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With defibrillators now installed in every branch, MKM Building Supplies is urging businesses across the industry to do the same. MKM Building Supplies is encouraging builders’ merchants and businesses across the construction industry to install defibrillators, after the equipment has been used to help people during medical emergencies at several of its branches. To mark […]

The Remediation of Unsafe Cladding Bill has been introduced to Parliament. The bill brings forward a new legal duty on those responsible for the safety of their buildings, such as freeholders, to identify, assess, and fix issues without delay – anyone who obstructs this work could face criminal penalties. In addition, there will be a […]

B&Q has launched TradePoint Express, a same-day delivery service exclusively for trade customers, to more than 100 stores nationwide. The latest developments form part of B&Q’s continued investment in giving customers faster and more convenient ways to access the products they need. Building on recent enhancements including the introduction of Marketplace Click + Collect, customers […]

TradeKart has partnered with SIG Roofing, giving tradespeople rapid delivery of an extensive range of roofing materials through its marketplace. The partnership first launched in May 2026 across an initial group of SIG Roofing branches and has since grown to a total of 23 locations across the UK, increasing the range and availability of roofing […]

With construction sites facing the prospect of another challenging winter, DAB Pumps is urging tradespeople to review their drainage provision before persistent rainfall, storms and freezing conditions put sites, equipment and programmes under pressure. Forecasts of severe weather during winter 2026/27 are a timely reminder that unwanted water can quickly become more than an inconvenience. […]