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BPI Asset Advisory appointed to dispose of Westwood Darlington assets
28 March, 2024
RICS regulated asset valuers BPI Asset Advisory, has been commissioned by the joint liquidators of Westwood Darlington Ltd to dispose of the entire business assets.

Macclesfield Timber unveils new building materials range
28 March, 2024
Macclesfield Timber, a branch of Illingworth Ingham, has announced its diversification initiative with the launch of a new range of building materials to meet the evolving needs of its customers.

Buttle’s welcomes MP
28 March, 2024
How the building materials’ supply chain is evolving to support environmental responsibility in construction – and responding to the net zero carbon challenge – was the focus of a constituency visit by Daisy Cooper MP last Friday.

Power Sheds supports UK Men’s Shed Association at Westminster
28 March, 2024
As a long-time supporter of UK Men’s Sheds Association (UKMSA), Power Sheds was pleased to be part of a ground-breaking initiative to place a ‘Men’s Shed’ in Parliament for a week.

Ian Stokes joins BMF board
25 March, 2024
Ian Stokes, managing director of Knauf UK and Ireland, has been elected to the board of the Builders Merchants Federation to serve as the elected director-suppliers with effect from April 1, 2024. Mr Stokes replaces Mike Ward of Wavin, who stepped down earlier this year.

Tanasote Wood Preservative Receives Green Light Under GB Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)
22 March, 2024
Tanasote, Arxada’s copper-oil alternative to creosote for the treatment of industrial wood, has been authorised for use under GB BPR for the maximum period.

Finsa’s Pablo Figueroa López is the new EPF chairman
21 March, 2024
Finsa commercial director Pablo Figueroa López is the new chairman of the European Panel Federation (EPF), succeeding Martin Brettenthaler.

BMF and CPA issue statement on construction material supply
20 March, 2024
John Newcomb, CEO of the Builders Merchants Federation and Peter Caplehorn, CEO of the Construction Products Association, co-chairs of the Construction Leadership Council’s Material Supply Chain Group have issued a joint statement on construction material supply.

Richard Burbidge launches PaintReady wall panelling kits
20 March, 2024
Richard Burbidge has launched a new collection of ready-primed wall panelling kits designed to deliver faster and smoother finishes for interior design projects.

UK forest values look set to return to growth in 2024
20 March, 2024
Commercial forestry values could see some upward pressure in 2024, with levels of activity starting to pick up and some encouraging market signals, according to latest analysis from forestry and woodland specialists John Clegg & Co.

Glennon Brothers and Longford Ladies extend partnership
20 March, 2024
Glennon Brothers has renewed its sponsorship of the Longford Ladies Gaelic Football Association (LGFA) for an additional three years.

Roofscape Design Awards – deadline extended
20 March, 2024
The deadline for the Trussed Rafter Association (TRA)’s Roofscape Design Awards has been extended.

Scottish Woodlands oversees landmark natural capital project
20 March, 2024
Scottish Woodlands Ltd, Par Equity, the Scottish-based forestry investment fund manager, Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva plc, have announced that the first phase of peatland restoration has been completed in an ambitious natural capital scheme in the north-east of Scotland.

BMF welcomes government reforms to boost apprenticeships
20 March, 2024
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has welcomed the announcement from Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of a £60m investment designed to generate up to 20,000 more apprenticeships nationwide, alongside changes to the apprenticeship levy and cuts to red tape.

Confor Awards celebrate leaders of the forestry and wood-using industry
14 March, 2024
Confor announced the winners of the Confor Awards 2024 as part of a ceremony at Surgeons Quarter, Edinburgh on March 12.

Beesley & Fildes invests in treatment plant
14 March, 2024
Independent, family-owned builders merchant Beesley & Fildes has invested £300,000 in a new timber treatment plant at its Chester branch.

Paul Sales retires
13 March, 2024
After 42 years of service, the team at Crendon Timber Engineering’s East Harling (EH) branch bade a fond farewell to Paul Sales who has taken early retirement.

Persimmon’s profits halve to £352m but Group remains confident in long-term prospects
12 March, 2024
National housebuilder Persimmon PLC saw its pre-tax profits more than halve in 2023 to £352m (2022: £731m).

BMF expands learning and development team
12 March, 2024
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has further enhanced its training and development team with two key appointments. Jason Huddlestone has joined as training, learning and development manager and Marianna Peet is the BMF’s new apprenticeship manager.

Arauco selects Opturion for forestry supply chain optimisation
12 March, 2024
Opturion, a leading supply chain optimisation company, has announced that it has been awarded a contract by global forest products company Arauco. This contract marks a significant milestone for Opturion and reinforces its commitment to working with innovative customers to increase productivity and efficiency.