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More than Timber – An Interview with Ian Haldane, Haldane Shiells Group November 27, 2019 - We speak with Ian Haldane, Group Managing Director, of the Haldane Shiells Group about how the Group has grown to be much more than a timber merchant. Tell us a bit about Haldane Shiells Group? The company was formed in 1946 by my grandfather, Robert Haldane, and during its early years Haldane Shiells was a timber operation centred around native… Read more
Start of a New Era for Ridgeons October 31, 2019 - Ridgeons became part of the Huws Gray portfolio in October 2018. We speak with Ian Northen, CEO of Ridgeons, on the change this has had for the Ridgeons business. Tell us a bit about Ridgeons? Ridgeons started in 1911 by Cyril Ridgeon in Cambridge and has been a strong presence in East Anglia. Ridgeons is a very well recognised local… Read more
Pennyfarthing Homes on their ambitious plans for the future and how the Hi-therm+ Lintel has improved energy efficiency May 15, 2019 - Dan Corcoran, Senior Buyer at Pennyfarthing Homes explains their ambitious plans for growth in the house building industry, how modern technologies like BIM and offsite construction are shaping the future of the construction industry and how using Keystone’s Hi-therm+ Lintel helped them to improve SAP ratings and eliminate the need for bolt on technologies. Ambitious growth is planned as New… Read more
Patrick Atkinson, Grafton Merchanting ROI discusses the future of the Builders Merchant industry March 22, 2019 - Tell me a bit about Grafton Merchanting ROI? Grafton Merchanting ROI’s impact is felt in nearly every county in the Republic of Ireland with a total of 49 Chadwicks and Heiton Buckleys branches. This makes us the biggest merchant business in the country and as we celebrate 200 years of Heitons in 2018 it reinforces our position as the go… Read more
Spotlight on Women in Construction: Julie Chandler, Chandler Building Supplies February 12, 2019 - Women make up around 11% of construction industry professionals, but with considerable debate and promotion currently on the subject this number can only be set to rise, with more and more women choosing construction related jobs. Julie Chandler, Managing Director at Chandler Material Supplies Ltd. explains how family is at the heart of everything they do. The family business was… Read more
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