Brick manufacturer Vandersanden is celebrating its 100 year anniversary.


Planning Bill amendments streamline planning process


The Government has announced several major amendments to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, which further streamline the planning process.


They include reducing the length of consultation, stripping uncooperative councils of the right to make certain decisions, and paring back the impact and ability to raise legal disputes. The Bill, announced as part of


Murdock Builders Merchants adds first Home Centre


the King’s Speech in July 2024, is designed to fast-track major infrastructure projects deemed to be of national significance, make grid connections and pylon construction easier, and give greater compulsory purchase and planning fee setting power to local authorities.


Proposed amendments to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, include:


SIG Roofing opens branch in New Southgate


Northern Irish builders merchant Murdock Builders Merchants has opened its first Murdock Home Centre at The Junction, Antrim. The Home Centre combines a full-service builders merchants branch with a retail-focused space for DIY enthusiasts and homeowners. The project has created 22 new jobs, and the product range includes paint and paint-mixing, doors, flooring, and a landscaping display in partnership with AG Paving and Building Products.


“This is a huge moment for Murdock and for Antrim,” Murdock Builders Merchants managing director Martin Farrell said. “The Junction has become a true destination for shopping and leisure, and we’re proud to add something different to the mix. Murdock Home Centre gives local homeowners, DIYers and tradespeople the convenience, expertise and product choice they’ve been asking for.”


SIG Roofing has opened a branch in New Southgate, North London. The branch, located in Brunswick Green Park Industrial Estate, sits just off the A406. Branch manager, John Loeber, says; “We offer roofers a true one-stop shop, providing everything they need under one roof. We now have extensive customer parking, a spacious and well-organised shop, an 18-tonne lorry offering next-day delivery, and service that’s second to none. We’re proud to provide an overall


Waterline winds-up


Waterline, the kitchen furniture, appliance, sinks, taps and ancillary kitchen products supplier has ceased trading.


Alex Cadwallader and Dane O’Hara from Leonard Curtis were appointed as Joint Administrators of Waterline Limited on October 9, 2025. The Waterline board of directors had decided to market and sell the business, however the sale fell through. Leonard Curtis, including its


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performance advisory specialists, have prepared a wind down plan to benefit the company as whole and assist the Retention of Title suppliers in collecting their stock whilst realising the value in the other assets.


The Administrators are not in a position to fulfil nor take any orders.


Above: Branch team left-right: Andy Jocelyn, Zee Mirza, Harry Given, John Loeber, Dean Robinson


service that sets us apart from competitors, and offer a shopping experience that’s fresh, modern, efficient, and above all, reliable.” Loeber will be supported by a team of four, Zee Mirza, Harry Given, Dean Robinson and Andy Jocelyn, in total offering over 30 years of customer support experience with SIG Roofing.


Huws Gray group has unveiled the first of its newly branded lorries.


‘Holding directions’ can now be issued by ministers while they decide whether to ‘call-in’ the application.


Enabling non-water companies to build reservoirs, these being considered ‘nationally significant infrastructure projects’. Allowing Natural England to decline requests from local authorities to comment on nature-related planning applications.


Automatic extensions of the time for implementing planning permission where it is challenged in legal proceedings.


Radiator manufacturer Stelrad Radiators has been awarded a Gold Medal in the 2025 EcoVadis assessment.


NEWS INBRIEF


Cemex and The Pallet LOOP go live


Cemex UK has officially launched its partnership with The Pallet LOOP, carrying its core range of Rugby Cement products, dispatched from its flagship plant in Rugby to customers across the country.


Cemex is the first cement manufacturer to adopt The Pallet LOOP’s circular pallet system.


Ibstock on the Horizon Ibstock’s new £50m Horizon Ceramic Façade facility, located on their Nostell site in West Yorkshire, is now moving into formal commissioning.


Siniat hits EPDs target Plasterboard manufacturer Siniat now has more than 85% of its products sold covered by Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) as part of its commitment to more sustainable construction methods. Siniat EPDs are ‘Type III’ environmental declarations, meaning they are independently verified and compliant to ISO14025/ISO21930 and the new European EN15804 A2 standard.


Smiths Briten partners Aqualisa


Smiths Briten has been selected as an additional distribution partner to Aqualisa, the digital smart shower brand. The agreement went live this month, with Aqualisa’s shower ranges immediately available through Smiths Briten’s nationwide network.


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