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    More than half of tradespeople face weekly delays caused by seized or rusted parts

    More than half of tradespeople face weekly delays caused by seized or rusted parts

    5th May 2026
    • BMJ Industry Awards 2026 – ENTRY CLOSES FRIDAY!!!!

      BMJ Industry Awards 2026 – ENTRY CLOSES FRIDAY!!!!

      5th May 2026
    • Howdens helps Band of Builders complete 50th project

      Howdens helps Band of Builders complete 50th project

      5th May 2026
    • Barry bags a bye-bye barrow

      Barry bags a bye-bye barrow

      5th May 2026
    • Bristan urges industry to ‘Race for Change’ to tackle inclusivity and water scarcity

      Bristan urges industry to ‘Race for Change’ to tackle inclusivity and water scarcity

      5th May 2026
    • No let-up in housing output woe, says CPA

      No let-up in housing output woe, says CPA

      5th May 2026
    • Collier & Catchpole launches Collier Hire

      Collier & Catchpole launches Collier Hire

      4th May 2026
  • Product News
    Setcrete launches new tile adhesives and grout range

    Setcrete launches new tile adhesives and grout range

    6th May 2026
    • PREMTOOL launches new diamond blade range

      PREMTOOL launches new diamond blade range

      27th April 2026
    • Conex Bänninger adds to >B< MaxiPro range at InstallerSHOW 2026

      Conex Bänninger adds to >B< MaxiPro range at InstallerSHOW 2026

      23rd April 2026
    • Tile Rite introduces Big Spin Hurricane starter kit

      Tile Rite introduces Big Spin Hurricane starter kit

      10th April 2026
    • QEP launches new website

      QEP launches new website

      10th April 2026
    • Vitrex launches Safestcut Sealant Remover

      Vitrex launches Safestcut Sealant Remover

      9th April 2026
    • Makita launches Head-to-Toe workwear range

      Makita launches Head-to-Toe workwear range

      9th April 2026
  • People News
    Long Rake Spar appoints new director

    Long Rake Spar appoints new director

    28th April 2026
    • Geberit appoints regional sales manager

      Geberit appoints regional sales manager

      27th April 2026
    • RGB Building Supplies appoints new branch manager

      RGB Building Supplies appoints new branch manager

      23rd April 2026
    • Caple appoints new business development manager

      Caple appoints new business development manager

      21st April 2026
    • Long Rake Spar appoints head of marketing

      Long Rake Spar appoints head of marketing

      21st April 2026
    • Ibstock appoints chief financial officer

      Ibstock appoints chief financial officer

      21st April 2026
    • PULSAR announces new head of PECS

      PULSAR announces new head of PECS

      20th April 2026
  • Blogs
    Don’t shoot the messenger…

    Don’t shoot the messenger…

    6th May 2026
    The King’s speech

    The King’s speech

    29th April 2026
    Glasshouses, stone-throwing and bad calls

    Glasshouses, stone-throwing and bad calls

    21st April 2026
    Pontificating on stuff (see what I did there?)

    Pontificating on stuff (see what I did there?)

    14th April 2026
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  • Setcrete launches new tile adhesives and grout range
  • More than half of tradespeople face weekly delays caused by seized or rusted parts
  • BMJ Industry Awards 2026 – ENTRY CLOSES FRIDAY!!!!
  • Howdens helps Band of Builders complete 50th project
  • Barry bags a bye-bye barrow
  • Bristan urges industry to ‘Race for Change’ to tackle inclusivity and water scarcity
  • No let-up in housing output woe, says CPA
  • Collier & Catchpole launches Collier Hire
  • Howdens launches kitchens sales designer apprenticeship

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    More than half of tradespeople face weekly delays caused by seized or rusted parts

    A new survey of UK tradespeople has revealed the significant impact that rusted, seized and …

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    BMJ Industry Awards 2026 – ENTRY CLOSES FRIDAY!!!!

  • Howdens helps Band of Builders complete 50th project

    Howdens helps Band of Builders complete 50th project

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    Barry bags a bye-bye barrow

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    Bristan urges industry to ‘Race for Change’ to tackle inclusivity and water scarcity

Product News

  • Setcrete launches new tile adhesives and grout range

    Setcrete launches new tile adhesives and grout range

    Setcrete has released its new tile adhesives and grout range following its launch at NMBS. …

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  • PREMTOOL launches new diamond blade range

    PREMTOOL launches new diamond blade range

  • Conex Bänninger features new addition to the >B< MaxiPro range at InstallerSHOW 2026

    Conex Bänninger adds to >B< MaxiPro range at InstallerSHOW 2026

  • Tile Rite, a quality brand of QEP, has introduced the Big Spin Hurricane 5mm Deep Starter Kit

    Tile Rite introduces Big Spin Hurricane starter kit

  • Product manufacturer QEP has launched its new website.

    QEP launches new website

  • Vitrex Safestcut Sealant Remover

    Vitrex launches Safestcut Sealant Remover

  • Makita launches Head-to-Toe workwear range

    Makita launches Head-to-Toe workwear range

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    Creating Outdoor Retreats for Year-Round Enjoyment

    Outdoor areas are now expected to remain usable throughout the year. Across the UK, developers …

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    Credit where credit’s due

  • Choosing bespoke cabinet doors from reputable manufacturers

    Choosing bespoke cabinet doors from reputable manufacturers

  • The importance of a regional service for national merchants

    The importance of a regional service for national merchants

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    Warranty: The new metric of business loyalty

People News In Picture

  • Long Rake Spar Appoints Tom Broadhurst as Director
  • Geberit has appointed Oliver Talbot as Regional Sales Manager for Bathroom Projects – North.
  • RGB Building Supplies have announced the appointment of Jamie Webb as their new Branch Manager.
  • Caple has appointed Craig Randell to the South West team as business development manager, covering Devon and Cornwall.
  • Long Rake Spar Appoints Tammy Tidmarsh as Head of Marketing
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  • PULSAR announces new head of PECS
  • Ned Birley
  • Stelrad Group plc has announced the appointment of Martyn Coffey as Independent non-executive director and chair designate with effect from May 1 2026.
  • Dave Castle returns to BMF Board

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Blogs

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    Don’t shoot the messenger…

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  • Don’t shoot the messenger…

    Fiona Russell-Horne
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    Fiona Russell-Horne
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    Fiona Russell-Horne
  • Pontificating on stuff (see what I did there?)

    Fiona Russell-Horne
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