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New code to restore confidence in building materials post Grenfell
A code to ensure transparency over building products aimed at preventing another Grenfell Tower disaster has been launched.
High quality, environmentally friendly paint finishes
There’s a growing interest in environmentally friendly paints, but how do you assess a product's sustainability?
More choice with IronmongeryDirect
Leading specialist ironmongery supplier, IronmongeryDirect has introduced further lines to its diverse range of over 18,000 products. The new additions include stylish new door furniture as well as kitchen splashbacks and balcony kits.
IronmongeryDirect named as one of the UK’s best workplaces™ for women
Leading specialist ironmongery supplier and online retailer, IronmongeryDirect, has been recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces™ For Women 2021, by Great Place to Work®. The accolade follows the company’s recent success in placing 58th in the overall medium sized, UK Best Workplaces™ 2021.
Schöck and CHC collaborate on environmentally improved debris screens
An innovative Bury based civil engineering and building contracting firm, Cheetham Hill Construction (CHC), are collaborating with Schöck to improve the environmental performance of culvert debris screens.
"Materials crisis continues to curtail UK builders’ recovery"
Builders’ recovery from the pandemic is being curtailed by a long-lasting crisis in the price and availability of vital building materials, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to UK Construction PMI data released today.
More click & collect points for IronmongeryDirect and ElectricalDirect customers
Leading specialist trade suppliers, IronmongeryDirect and ElectricalDirect have expanded their Click & Collect service, offering tradespeople more flexibility and convenience.
The ‘Pingdemic’: How to reduce its impact on the UK’s building industry
The ‘pingdemic’ has had a major impact across the country in recent months, especially as we continue to emerge from lockdown. Victoria Brocklesby, COO at Origin, explains how the ‘pingdemic’ is affecting supply chains, and how the company is helping its Partners stay on track by minimising disruption and maintaining its ‘On Time, In Full’ promise.
More choice with IronmongeryDirect
Leading specialist ironmongery supplier, IronmongeryDirect has introduced further lines to its diverse range of over 18,000 products. The new additions include stylish new door furniture as well as kitchen splashbacks and balcony kits.
Post-Brexit products certification postponed to avoid supply crisis
Manufacturers have won an extra year to get products tested to comply with new UK certification rules originally due to replace CE marking in January 2022.