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Newsround


Industry news from financial results to branch openings


News Extra


The first Hidden Careers sessions, held as part of the Maddie Rose Campaign have taken part.


The latest Travis Perkins RMI Index shows energy efficiency concerns are taking hold.


People


Who’s where and 10 Minutes With


In person


An interview with Charlie Cannon, timber truss champion at Beesley & Fildes


Business helpdesk The ins and outs of employment tribunals


BMJ Industry Awards


Will be hosted by… Viewpoint


First Aid issues and should you canoodle with a colleague?


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Merchant Focus A reminder that customer service should be a merchant’s main priority, no matter what the world throws at you.


Timber


We need more home-grown UK timber.


Sustainability What the industry is doing to mitigate its effect on the planet


Kitchens


Developments round the breakfast bar


Bathrooms & Showers


Trends and developments in the smallest room


BMF Industry Voice News and views from the BMF


Product news New products to make merchants money


And Finally… …news and the Prize Crossword


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