UK construction companies increase R&D spend by £70 million

UK construction companies are increasing their investment in innovation, with research and development (R&D) expenditure rising by £70 million, according to new figures released by HMRC. Analysis by IronmongeryDirect, the UK’s largest supplier of specialist ironmongery, has revealed that in the first part of 2018/19, construction firms spent £1.36 billion on qualifying projects. Even though […]

New range of Click LED dimmer switches from Scolmore

Scolmore continues to invest in new product development for its wiring accessories ranges and this has led to the launch of a new range of trailing edge LED dimmer switches. Following feedback from contractors, all Click one to four gang, furnished wiring accessories plates are now available with an LED dimmer fitted as standard. The […]

Homeowners investing more in external ‘social spaces’ for the home

Before the pandemic little attention was paid towards external ‘social areas’ of the home. Today, Toolstation reveals that homeowners’ perception of external importance has changed as specialist areas are seen as an asset rather than a novelty. Sales for Toolstation’s outdoor buildings category are up 500% between Jan-May compared to the same period in 2020, […]

Screwfix continues to invest as it reaches £2bn in sales

Screwfix has reached a number of landmarks over the past year, with a continued focus on its colleagues and customers. As sales reached £2bn in the year to January 2021, Screwfix has opened 30 new stores, taking the total number of stores across the UK and Ireland to 725. The new stores have brought Screwfix […]