Draper Tools joins the BMF

Draper Tools has joined the Builders Merchants Federation.

Covers celebrates longest serving employee

An employee of Covers Timber and Builders Merchants’ Portsmouth depot is celebrating 48 years with the company, becoming the longest serving employee.

Revised PAS 2080 standard and guidance launched

A revised version of PAS 2080 and a supporting guidance document has been launched.

Roofer jailed after worker dies from fall injuries

A roofer has been given a 14-month custodial sentence after a worker fell onto concrete when working on a pitched roof and died a week later.

SIG Roofing opens Carlisle branch

SIG Roofing has opened a new branch in Carlisle to serve the wider Northwest and the Dumfries and Galloway area.

Band of Builders launches free mental health platform

Band of Builders has launched a new free mental health and wellbeing platform to tackle the disproportionate rate of suicide amongst tradespeople.

Selco to give tradespeople six month quote promise

Selco Builders Warehouse has launched a special quote guarantee scheme to run throughout April which will fix the prices on quotes for six months.

Screwfix plans to open 85 new stores in 2023

Screwfix plans to open up to 85 new stores across the UK, Ireland and France by the end of January 2024 following a year of record openings in 2022.

Q1 construction activity exceeds expectations, report finds

Construction activity in the first quarter of 2023 was higher than predicted in Q4 2022 as consumer confidence held but inflation remains a concern.

Selco supports food donation station

Selco’s Leeds Roundhay branch has donated the materials needed for a permanent food stand for a Leeds school which collects and distributes food to vulnerable families.