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Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country. When I grow up, I want to be a builder’s merchant. Said very few school children ever. Apart from the ones whose family name is over the door, I suppose. Even so, I …

Plumbers merchant Plumb Centre, part of Wolseley UK, has announced the appointment of Kieran Griffin as divisional managing director. Griffin has a wealth of management experience within the building materials industry, having joined Keyline as a graduate trainee, moving through the Travis Perkins Group via managing directorships of CCF, Keyline, …

Places for London (Transport for London’s wholly owned commercial property company) has announced that it has teamed up with Construction Youth Trust on its educational engagement programme. Over the course of the next three years, Places for London and Construction Youth Trust aims to reach 6,750 young Londoners through a …

Strata Stones has appointed Tim Rushton as its regional sales director – north & Scotland; he will manage its northern regional business. The company explained that 2024 is shaping up to be a big year and Rushton will be a big part of that, he brings a wealth of experience …

Generous colleagues at leading decorating and DIY specialist Leyland SDM has helped spread some Christmas goodwill by donating food and clothes to homeless people in London. Leyland SDM donated over £1,200 to the charity ProjectGiving, which distributes food and essentials to some of London’s most needy. Kanchan Patel, who is …

Long Rake Spar has appointed Shane McCormick as its national sales manager for its Natural Selection brand. Prior to his appointment at Long Rake Spar, McCormick has worked in the landscape industry for over 20 years. His wealth of experience and expertise led Shane to hold senior roles at Marshalls, …

 Fernco, specialist manufacturer to the civils & drainage, plumbing and water management sectors, promoted Ryan Lockwood to the role of national sales & marketing manager, effective from January 1 2024.   Joining Fernco in 2015, Lockwood has had a significant impact on how Fernco interacts with its customers and has …

Codelocks has appointed Paul Campbell as its new technical, quality and sustainability manager, he has over 30 years’ experience in architectural ironmongery and brings a wealth of knowledge to the role. Codelocks has been in business for over 30 years and as sustainability has become more important for the company; …

Construction sector distributor TIMCO, has appointed Craig Varey to the role of managing director as TIMCO. He replaces Simon Midwood, who becomes chairman. Varey has a wealth of experience, having previously led Banner (part of the EVO Group); a successful stationery wholesaler for the last six years. His appointment further strengthens …

South East based builder’s merchant Alsford Timber Ltd has been shortlisted for The Award for UK Employer of the Year (250+ Employees) in The Investors in People Awards 2022. The Investors in People Awards celebrate the very best organisations and individuals from around the world across various organisational, people, wellbeing …