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Travis Perkins Warns of Cement Shortages and Rising Material Costs
Travis Perkins reports cement shortages at 40% of branches, urges early planning amid rising prices and supply issues with plasterboard and aggregates.
Grant & Stone Acquires Devondale to Expand Electrical Wholesale Reach
Grant & Stone’s acquisition of Devondale expands its electrical wholesale network in the South West, adding 9 branches and £10m revenue to its portfolio.
Marketing Doesn't Have To Be Hard: How to Become a Local Thought Leader
Learn how to become a local thought leader by sharing expertise, hosting events, and engaging your community to boost brand recognition and business growth.
BSW Timber Acquisition of Bayram Expands Processing Capabilities
BSW Timber acquires Bayram Timber to enhance value-added processing and expand its product offering for UK caravan, leisure home, and garden sectors.
Employee Appreciation in Construction: IBMG Gives Staff a Well-Earned Break
IBMG thanks its 750 staff across 39 branches with a post-lockdown afternoon off and dinner vouchers, highlighting strong employee appreciation in construction.
What No One Told You About Selecting an ERP System
The right ERP vendor who has industry-experience, a dedicated team of experts at the ready, and a proven track record of implementation success will be able to guide you...
Increase Employee Performance by 12% by Hiring for Diversity
Hiring for diversity drives innovation, smarter decisions, and 12% higher employee performance. Learn how a diverse team gives your business a competitive edge.
BMF Announces First Net Zero Carbon Business Champions for C02nstructZero
Four BMF members are among the first Net Zero business champions selected by the CLC to support C02nstructZero and lead carbon reduction in construction.
Big Data for SMBs: It’s Your Present and Future
Big data for SMBs offers real-time insights, smarter decisions, and a competitive edge. Learn how analytics and ERP systems transform small business strategy.
7 Ways ERP Can Improve Your Work-Life Balance
Learn 7 ways ERP software improves work-life balance by streamlining tasks, automating workflows, and freeing time for what matters most—on and off the job.
Wickes Relaunches on LSE After Travis Perkins Demerger
Wickes completes demerger from Travis Perkins and rejoins the LSE as a standalone company, following strong DIY sales growth during Covid lockdowns.
Q1 2021 Construction Equipment Sales Surge 30% in UK Market
UK Q1 2021 construction equipment sales rose 30%, driven by strong excavator demand. South East leads growth; sales nearly doubled in March year-on-year.