Author: George Lewis

FDIS, the owner of the Fire Door Inspection Scheme (FDIS), has become the first organisation in the UK to be awarded UKAS accreditation for the certification of fire door inspectors under the international standard BS EN ISO/IEC 17024:2012 Conformity assessment – General requirements for bodies operating certification of persons. The accreditation is said to mark… Continue reading FDIS first to gain UKAS accreditation for fire door inspectors

The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report for Q4 2025 has revealed builders’ merchants’ like-for-like value sales, adjusted to remove the impact of trading days, were -1.2% lower than Q4 2024. Like-for-like volume sales were down -2.9%. With no difference in trading days, unadjusted Q4 total value sales were also down -1.2% year-on-year. Volume… Continue reading Latest BMBI report for Q4 shows the end of a tough trading year

Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) President, Mike Butterick, has issued a clear warning to the glass and glazing sector on the business-critical impact of regulation and the need to adapt fast to an era of unprecedented change. Speaking at the GGF’s Industry Connect event, held at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Mike warned that the regulatory framework… Continue reading GGF warns about a period of unprecedented regulatory change

The Lighthouse Charity, Willmott Dixon and artist Rob Fenton recently unveiled a mural at Staffordshire’s new Student Village in support of men’s mental health. The mural reportedly depicts a lighthouse, shining a beacon of hope and a positive message for the construction community. The unveiling was part of a site wide Safety Stand Down focusing… Continue reading The Lighthouse Charity unveils new mural

The Furniture Makers’ Company, the City of London livery company and charity for the furnishing industry, has welcomed four new members to its livery, including one individual liveryman and three corporate liverymen. The Furniture Makers’ Company is one of the 114 City of London historic livery companies – professional associations that support their industries, charitable… Continue reading The Furniture Makers’ Company admits new liveryman

Makita’s has launched a new HP003GZ01 40VMax XGT Brushless Combi Drill, which it says combines robust performance, intelligent technology and rugged durability to deliver professional results. Powered by Makita’s 40VMax XGT Li-Ion battery platform, this high-torque combi drill is said to be designed for demanding screwdriving and drilling applications. The new HP003GZ01 combines power with… Continue reading Makita launches new brushless combi drill

UK window and door manufacturer, Allan Brothers, has launched a new Heritage range of timber windows designed for listed properties and homes located in Conservation Areas. The collection features traditional sliding sash and matching flush casement windows, which together provide a sympathetic solution for historic estates with a mix of window types on different buildings… Continue reading Allan Brothers launches Heritage timber window range

NorDan UK has announced the introduction of two new senior leadership roles as part of a strategic strengthening of regional delivery and customer support across England and Scotland, with Lou Johnson and David Gillon being appointed to the roles. The new positions – Regional Managing Director, England and Regional Managing Director, Scotland are said to reflect… Continue reading NorDan UK appointments strengthen leadership team

Stuga Machinery and Stuertz have announced the appointment of Domenico Policarpio as Managing Director of Stuga, and a member of the company’s Board of Directors, said to mark the next stage in the company’s continued development within the UK manufacturing sector. Domenico reportedly brings more than a decade of experience in business development, commercial leadership,… Continue reading Domenico Policarpio appointed Stuga Managing Director

Doorfit has been announced as the winner as the Team of the Year Award 2026 at this years Hormann Partner Standards awards night, a recognition that reportedly celebrates dealers demonstrating exceptional collaboration, a consistently positive attitude, and operational excellence across all areas of business operations. The awards are said to highlight organisations that set the… Continue reading Doorfit named Team of the Year at Hormann Awards