Author: George Lewis

The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report, published in March, shows January’s builders’ merchant like-for-like value sales (adjusted to remove the effect of trading days) were -2.6% lower than January 2025. Like-for-like volume sales fell -7.2% while prices increased +5.0%. With one less trading day this January, total value sales (unadjusted for trading day… Continue reading Timber and Joinery sales up 2.4% year-on-year in January

Landsec, with the help of Teknos, has helped redevelop Piccadilly Circus in London’s West End. Here, we understand what went into the project at one the world’s most famous places. In the heart of London’s West End, Piccadilly Circus is one of the most photographed, walked-through, and globally recognised intersections in the world. Any construction… Continue reading Teknos helps with redevelopment of London’s Piccadilly Circus

Makita has expanded its advanced cordless range with the introduction of two new combo kits, the DLX3193TJ and the DLX4195JX1. Said to be designed to give trade professionals greater productivity and value, the two sets combine Makita’s LXT 18V technology with a selection of powerful tools, supplied in convenient carry cases. It reportedly offers versatility,… Continue reading Makita expands advanced cordless range with two new combo kits

Accsys has announced that Accoya wood has been donated to the Parkinson’s UK charity garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026. The donation has been made under the ‘Accoya Gives Back’ charitable giving programme, which supports positive social causes.* Award winning garden designer and broadcaster, Arit Anderson, will create the Show Garden which features Accoya. It is… Continue reading Accoya backs Parkinson’s UK garden at RHS Chelsea 2026

The Furniture Makers’ Company, the City of London livery company and charity for the furnishing industry, recently hosted another ‘sold out’ climate change event, ‘Making Commercial Sense of Sustainability’, focused on turning environmental responsibility into commercial opportunity. Held on Thursday 19 March at Furniture Makers’ Hall, the event united more than 70 business leaders, sustainability… Continue reading ‘Making Commercial Sense of Sustainability’ event a success

Charlotte Marsden, Digital Marketing Executive at Soudal, discusses once again being part of the team taking on a charity run later in the year. “On 13th June, a team of nine from Soudal UK will be taking part in the Wolf Run 10k and 5k in a fundraising effort to raise money for the Lighthouse Charity. “The Soudal Team members… Continue reading Soudal team to once again take on charity run challenge

Two Hurst employees are celebrating 20 years’ service at the Yorkshire-based door manufacturer. Experienced team members Tammy Everitt, Credit Controller, and Robert Tylor, Panel Inspector, joined the company over two decades ago in 2005, highlighting its credentials as a stable employer with a long-term commitment to its people. “We’d like to congratulate Tammy and Robert… Continue reading Hurst staff recognised for 20 years of service

Hurst has delivered the first in a series of digital marketing and online sales workshops designed to help its customers promote Hurst products effectively online and generate more leads. The initial workshop was delivered to a first cohort of customers ahead of Christmas and received positive feedback, prompting Hurst to roll out further sessions throughout… Continue reading Hurst delivers first Sales Academy workshops

Amid proposed reforms to the apprenticeship system, the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has stepped up its engagement with government to safeguard the competence framework underpinning safe construction practices. From April 2026, the Apprenticeship Levy will transition into a new Growth & Skills Levy, designed to provide employers with greater flexibility in how they invest… Continue reading GGF lobbying to protect the Apprenticeship Coalition

Winkhaus UK is recognising and celebrating the career of Sales Director, Mike Rushen, as he prepares to retire from the business in early April after almost 22 years with the business. Mike joined Winkhaus in 2004 as Regional Sales Manager and the company said he quickly became a trusted and respected member of the team.… Continue reading Winkhaus UK’s Mike Rushen set for retirement