Finding a builder in England is quite easy. Finding an accredited builder who provides first-class work is another story, The National Association of Building Contractors are here to help and is winning praise in the process .
It’s a big decision and serious commitment to have an extension built on a home, to have a room or rooms renovated, or to move forward with another significant home improvement job. Probably one of the most important factors involved in having a great experience, with quality work done at an attractive price (that stays on budget) is finding the right...
We all love a bask in the sun from time to time — especially if it's on a warm beach or in your garden on a summer's day. But when you work outdoors, overly warm weather may not be ideal for your health or for the projects that you're working on.
Knowing how to protect yourself from sun damage is important at any time of year. Not only can too much time in the sun harm your eyesight and put you at risk of dehydration, but it can also cause severe health problems in the long term, like skin cancer and a suppressed immune system. Heat can affect your work area too, for example by...
With the pandemic having had a detrimental effect on local businesses across the region, RGB Building Supplies’ latest ‘Support Local’ initiative is giving away £500 worth of independent shop and venue vouchers every week until the end of January.
The new initiative kick-starts on Monday 2nd November, when 10 RGB customers will win a £50 voucher to spend at their local butcher. Then, every Monday until 25th January, RGB will launch a giveaway where prizes will include 10 £50 vouchers to spend at an independent high street store to help with the cost of Christmas presents, five £...
Through its Well Built Community Fund, RGB Building Supplies has already donated £5,000 for groups, charities and schools to spend at its branches this year. It has one last giveaway for 2019 and is calling for nominations for the chance to win £1,000 to purchase building materials or tools.
RGB's Community Fund aims to help groups complete much-needed projects that they would not otherwise be able to.
The donation is to be spent at an RGB branch and can be used to buy materials to complete a renovation project, or perhaps tools that could help with construction trade...
Since 2014, RGB Building Supplies has donated £23,000 worth of building materials to clubs, charities, schools and groups through its Well Built Community Fund and it’s delighted to announce the fund is returning for another 12-months.
For the next giveaway, RGB will be donating £1,000 worth of building materials to a group that’s taking part in a carnival or festival. So, whether materials are needed to help build a float, decorate a stall, or build a Carnival Queen’s throne, RGB would like to hear about it.
From all the nominations received, three will be chosen to go...
Home furnishings retailer, IKEA, today officially celebrates the construction of its new Exeter store.
IKEA UK and Ireland Country Retail Manager Gillian Drakeford and Exeter Store Manager Nick Earle were joined by Lord Mayor Lesley Robson and Council Leader Peter Edwards in leading the groundbreaking ceremony for the new store. Due to open in early summer 2018, IKEA has invested £80 million in the new Exeter store and will be located on Newcourt Way, bringing its extensive range of inspirational, well designed, quality products at affordable prices to the South-West of England. On...
With libraries across the county being subjected to funding cuts, RGB Building Supplies is inviting them to apply for £1,000 worth of materials as part of its Well Built Community Fund.
The fund will enable the selected library or learning centre to make improvements they perhaps would not otherwise be able to do. RGB is calling for deserving organisations to get in touch, whatever the need.
Through the Well Built Community Fund, the builders merchant has been giving away £1,000 worth of building materials every other month to different groups, including a school that...
Housebuilder Barratt Homes has thrown its weight behind an awareness campaign to ensure its construction staff in Exeter stay safe in the sun.
Barratt managing director Paul Moran said that it was vital to ensure that its construction workers on sites in the area are aware of the dangers of the sun and take all possible precautions.
“Cases of skin cancer are on the rise and while many people may usually associate this with sunbathing there are real dangers to anyone working outside and we want to make sure our staff and contractors are properly protected,’’ said Paul....
Following the relaunch of RGB Building Supplies’ Well Built Community Fund in April, the builders merchant is now calling for community centres and village halls in the Exeter area to get in contact and tell them how £1,000 worth of building materials would be of help.
Centres and village halls are at the heart of local communities being used for anything from a parent and toddler group and Yoga class to a local meeting and wedding reception, so whatever a venue’s needs, RGB would like to hear about it.
Keith Harris, Product and Marketing Manager at RGB Building Supplies,...
