the result of a series of choices, the sum of state neglect and corporate wrongdoing across a variety of areas, the epicentre of myriad defects in our social fabric I’m reading a fantastic book at the moment. Honestly, it’s one of those books that has the reader gasping with every …

Crawley independent builders merchant Laker Builders Merchants has announced that Tom Parker, founder and former owner of Parker Building Supplies, has joined the senior management team as chairman. “Having Tom Parker choose Laker Builders Merchant is a huge coup for us,” says Laker managing director Steve Robinson. “Recognising our ambitions …

A futuristic-looking, single-storey, three-bedroom floating eco property built on a once-abandoned inlet on the River Severn in Worcestershire is using a series of pumps and the award-winning Sanifos 110 lifting station. Built during Covid lockdowns, the home has no fixed foundations, instead attaching to piles in the bank, and rises …

The UK’s construction sector recorded a fall in activity in December 2022, with the rate of decline the fastest since May 2020. New orders fell at the fastest rate for over two-and-a-half years and optimism for the year ahead dipped into negative territory for only the sixth time on record. …

Alloway Timber has merged with its sister company Putney Builders Merchants (PBM) under one brand, Alloway Timber & Builders Merchants. The family-owned merchant will now have a simplified offer to customers, ensuring all products are available under one roof. Alloway Timber was founded in 1971 by Joe Alloway (senior) and …

Encon Construction Products, the specialist distribution division of The Encon Group, has added global geosynthetic supplier TenCate, and its Miragrid GX and GX T geogrids, available from Encon’s nationwide branches. The biaxial geogrids are manufactured from engineered materials and ideal for subgrade stabilisation and base reinforcement applications. Miragrid GX is …

The return of what has been stolen from us. The childhood of our children, the peaceful old ages of our parents. The year is 2035. The venue is the Fig and Duck Pub in the market town of Middle Whingeing. Yes, they do still have a few pubs – we’re …

Snickers Workwear’s new Winter Jackets feature a protective shell to deliver effective wind and water protection to keep users warm, dry, and ensure the effectiveness of the clothing underneath. The wearer will avoid getting too warm, thanks to the insultation combined with ventilation features. The range includes new FlexiWork Quilted …

Independent builders’ merchant, Huws Gray has given away a Grono pod worth £15,000 to one of their customers and football legend and competition ambassador John Barnes presented the prize to the winner. The competition has been open to all customers purchasing from any Huws Gray or Buildbase store throughout the …

In putting together a training programme, regardless of size, there should be clear aims in mind. Lots of young adults will be leaving school and entering the workforce or picking up apprenticeships as opposed to heading straight to a college or university. With the abundance of choices for our kids …