TIMco, one of the UK’s largest and fastest growing wholesalers to the construction industry, has further expanded its warehousing facilities in order to improve efficiency and service to its growing customer base. The newly expanded warehousing facilities, which will be operational from the end of February 2019, will allow for Continue reading
Leading affordable housing maintenance provider, Wates Living Space, is set to extend its work on behalf of City of London Corporation with the delivery of responsive repairs across London. Valued at approximately £1.5m, the new appointment marks the renewal of Wates’ previous repairs contract for City of London Corporation’s estate Continue reading
There has, for some time, been a growing recognition that training does not have to mean making every delegate an expert, but teaching them what they need to know in their line of work. For example, a plumber with the Part P Defined Scope (PPDS) course can be certified to Continue reading
BAM Nuttall has renewed a framework partnership which has seen drainage specialist Lanes Group plc deliver services for scores of projects on behalf of the leading civil engineering contractor. Lanes Group National Business Development Manager Andy Botfield and James Lees, Head of Supply Chain at BAM Nuttall, signed documents to Continue reading
GRAHAM has completed work on Senator in St Paul’s. Developed by Vantage, a joint venture partnership between Legal & General Capital and PGGM, the building provides 150,000 sq ft of premium commercial space in one of London’s most sought-after locations. Designed by Ben Adams Architects, the building has undergone a Continue reading
A leading supplier of personalised workwear for the construction and facilities management industries has opened a new 40,000 square foot factory to increase capacity at its North East headquarters. Workwear Express’ brand new factory space is now open for business following a £3.5m investment, designed to benefit its thousands of Continue reading
Global construction products manufacturer, Sika, opened its doors to the next generation of budding chemists, engineers and customer service advisors at its Preston HQ this week, when children from a local primary school arrived to explore the world of work. The Olive School is located just yards away from Sika’s Continue reading
Covers Timber & Builders’ Merchants has agreed to sponsor the 2019 Sussex Heritage Awards. This will be the fourth consecutive year the company has supported the prestigious event. Organised by the Sussex Heritage Trust, the awards aim to recognise and reward the highest quality conservation, restoration, and well-designed new build Continue reading
Homeowners must plan up to seven months ahead if they want a successful home improvement project, according to new research by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Existing research from the FMB revealed that consumers should expect to wait at least four months’ for a quality builder to be available. Continue reading
The Fire Protection Association, renowned for bringing together industry professionals to provide expert guidance, is holding the “Building a safer future” seminar on Wednesday 27th February. The government’s response to Dame Judith Hackitt’s recommendations, “Building a Safer Future”, was released in December in the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy and confirmed that Continue reading
Covers Timber and Builders Merchant has agreed to continue its sponsorship of Alresford Rugby Club during 2018/2019. The company, which is based on Prospect Road in Alresford, will support the Club’s operations with the Covers logo displayed throughout the Club’s grounds and clubhouse, and on their website. Mark Manley, Fixtures Continue reading
Caesarstone UK has today confirmed that there will be no price increase in 2019 for its award-winning range of quartz surfaces. It is the second consecutive year that the brand has held its prices. Caesarstone UK Managing Director, Amir Reske, said, “Despite the uncertainty surrounding Brexit and the weakening of Continue reading
Almost 90 per cent of builders have been called out to fix leaking roofs, nearly half have been asked to fix burst pipes and a third have been asked to repair a broken boiler during the winter months, according to new research by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). The Continue reading
People will be able to visit the restored Stracey Arms Mill near Great Yarmouth thanks to Norfolk County Council’s successful bid for £554,600 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). Works have begun to safeguard the mill and create a building onsite for people to learn about the history of the Continue reading
Leading developer and asset manager, Canmoor, has been appointed by the owner of Anchorage, Salford Quays, and will be undertaking an extensive £8million refurbishment programme at the 220,000sq.ft., four building office complex. Phase one of the works commenced in August and will see the atrium of Anchorage 2 completely reconfigured Continue reading