SME builders and Unite the union agree 3.1% pay rise

The rise will come into effect in June 2018

Olympian Steve Backley to speak at first BMF Young Merchants’ Conference

The day will embrace business and inspirational presentations, industry forums and networking opportunities

Construction materials online triples warehouse space

Having outgrown its current offices, plans were made to relocate to the new premises mid-summer 2018. Part of the team has moved to the new premises early which is said to be due to a surge in demand

SR Timber launches Service Charter

The Charter sets out the company’s commitments across a range of areas, from the speed and levels of response to customers, to the quality, availability and delivery of stock

AJW Distribution business celebrates 20 years of trading

With four depots throughout the region, and a new office just opened in Leicester, the company shows no sign of slowing down

Clad in success

New Dublin construction business set to hit a million in its first year

Belzona’s training and distribution centre opens its doors

The new £6 million facility will more than double the company’s current distribution area floor space

Employers need to provide more high-quality apprenticeships

Not enough employers are stepping up to the plate to provide high quality apprenticeships to combat the UK’s skills shortages says Unite, the UK’s largest union.

Local apprentice makes final of national Screwfix competition

The competition received 1,200 entries and have been whittled down to just ten for the final