Industry shows support on Maddie’s Day Once again, we were overwhelmed by the incredible support from the merchanting and supplier sector on Maddie’s Day this year. On Friday 20th September, the industry came together, turning yellow on social media, offering messages of support and raising funds – funds that will enable Construction Youth Trust to...Read More
Joshua adds to family tradition with merchant apprenticeship Three generations of his family have worked in the construction industry, and Joshua Purcell; Silverton Builders Merchants, Apprenticeship, has joined them. In Clacton-On-Sea, the 19-year-old is working for Silverton Builders Merchants at their head office in Kirby Le Soken as an apprentice. Working across a variety of roles, from...Read More
Jay plasters his way to a construction career In the coastal town of Lancing on the south coast of England, 23-year-old Jay Chatfield Jay began his foray into the construction industry at the age of 16, working alongside his father, who is a skilled plasterer, as his assistant while still attending school. Seeking to broaden...Read More
Ollie hands on training benefits Working as a builders’ merchant apprentice with Leeds-based commercial plumbing and pipeline merchant, Mathewson & Rosemond Ltd, Ollie Harper Nash has discovered a passion for hands-on, practical work. He wanted to do something that would challenge him beyond his comfort zone, and the apprenticeship has proven to be the right...Read More
Ethan cooks up a storm with career move Eighteen-year-old Ethan Edwards from Colchester completed his A-levels and initially tried his hand as a chef but quickly realised the lack of opportunities for progression in that field. He found the apprenticeship route appealing for its practical learning and career advancement possibilities, and joined Silverton Builders Merchant...Read More
A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in...Read More
A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in...Read More
A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in...Read More
A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in...Read More