Builders applying for personal guarantee insurance hits new high
The number of local builders applying for personal guarantee insurance hit a new high in 2022, with Purbeck Personal Guarantee Insurance seeing a 135% rise in applications.
Vivalda sets out major expansion plans for 2023
The newly appointed CEO of Vivalda Group has laid out his plans for the business’ expansion in three key areas for 2023.
Whitesales appoints new marketing communications manager
Rooflight manufacturer Whitesales has appointed a new marketing communications manager to help boost the company’s profile in 2023.
Building company fined £20,000 for health and safety failings in Alderley...
A company has been fined £20,000 for a catalogue of health and safety failings at a building site in Alderley Edge where workers were converting an old bank into offices.
BMF announces first interactive workshops for All Industry Conference
The Builders Merchants Federation will be giving delegates at its All Industry Conference a set of interactive workshops to discuss the most relevant issues facing the industry.
Powell Gee undergoes big changes
Powell Gee, known for supplying self-drilling screws, hook bolts and brackets to the roofing and cladding construction sector, has undergone some major investments.
Toolstation celebrates 20 years
Toolstation is heading back to its routes to celebrate its 20th anniversary on Whiteladies Road in Bristol, where it all began in 2003.
Tool theft from a vehicle rises by 25%, report finds
Tool theft from a vehicle has increased by 25% in the last year, accounting for a third of all tool thefts recorded in 2021 and 2022.
TICA revamps awards for National Apprenticeship Week
The Thermal Insulation Contractor’s Association has launched a new awards system to mark National Apprenticeship Week.
BMF forecasts downturn in material sales in 2023
The Builders Merchants Federation’s Winter 2023 report has highlighted the expected incoming negative impact on building material sales.