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Insurance

CRL Management Ltd
“Leading structural home warranty insurance, buildings insurance & construction insurance providers for new and ready-built properties in the UK & ROI.”

Kerry London
“Insurance broker specialising in Construction, Property, Manufacturing, Sports & Leisure and Professional Services. Find the right cover for your business.”

ECIC
“We are a specialist UK insurer providing insurance solutions for contractors and trade associations across the building services sector and for other specialist construction professionals.”

WW Group
“WWGroup are a market leading Liability and Associated Risks Insurance Broker specialising in delivering comprehensive and cost effective insurance solutions to meet the requirements of the construction, engineering and manufacturing industries.”

JCB Insurance Services Ltd
“With wide access to the insurance market and a number of innovative facilities exclusive to JCB, we are perfectly placed to advise you and arrange insurance that closely fits the needs of your business. “
Tool Hire

HSS Hire
“We deliver kit when and where you need it with free click, collect and drop off in any branch. And, every night, after every hire, we test every item of kit before hiring it out again. We have trade essential kit available every day in every branch plus Low Trade Prices on our most popular items.”

Speedy Services
“From everyday hire essentials to specialistpower, survey and lifting solutions, as well as professional training and a full range of supportservices, Speedy does it.”

GAP Hire Solutions
“GAP Hire Solutions is the UK’s leading independent equipment hire company. With 8 divisions and over 140 locations across the UK, we’ve got everything you need from dumpers and diggers to track mats and portable toilets.”

Selco Builders Warehouse
“With over 57 massive branches and counting, we’ve been serving tradespeople of the nation since 1895, so by now we know exactly what you need from your builders’ merchant”

National Tool Hire Shops
www.nationaltoolhireshops.co.uk
“With 60 tool hire shops nationwide, and more opening soon, National Tool Hire Shops offers DIY and Trade customers a convenient same-day tool hire service. Our tool hire fleet has over 900 products ranging from power tools and carpet cleaners to mini diggers and scaffold towers.”
Software

EasyBuild software
http://www.easybuilduk.com/
“EasyBuild software comes with integrated financial & project accounting for contractors of all shapes and sizes, whether you are a main contractor or a specialist sub contractor we have a solution for you.”

PCS Solutions Ltd
www.projectcontrolsystem.com
“With an easy initial setup, smooth daily use thanks to an intuitive interface and a budget-friendly pricing, PCS is the platform of choice of individuals as well as large construction businesses.”

Eque2
www.eque2.co.uk
“As the market-leading supplier of business management software to the construction and contracting industries, Eque2 has more than 1,300 customers spanning small to enterprise sized organisations. Our vertical specialism and focus makes it easier for our customers to manage their business processes.”

Kotrak
https://kotrak.co.uk/
“Kotrak is a global provider of ERP systems, an experienced integrator of IT systems and trusted developer of innovative business applications. We create business IT solutions for different sectors.”

Intuit UK
https://quickbooks.intuit.com/uk/
“At Intuit UK, we are driven by a desire to solve the important problems small businesses face every day. Our software and services help business owners get on top of their finances, accounts, payroll and payments, faster.”

Clearbooks
www.clearbooks.co.uk
“Clear Books plc develops clear & simple cloud accounting and payroll software for small businesses in the UK.”

KashFlow
www.kashflow.com
“Since 2005, KashFlow has been providing intuitive online accounting software for small business owners. Duane Jackson, a former web developer who found himself struggling with existing accounting software packages, founded the company after outgrowing using Word and Excel to do his invoicing and keep track of his accounts.”

Autodesk
www.autodesk.co.uk
“Autodesk makes software for people who make things. If you’ve ever driven a high-performance car, admired a towering skyscraper, used a smartphone, or watched a great film, chances are you’ve experienced what millions of Autodesk customers are doing with our software.”

GRAPHISOFT
http://www.graphisoft.com/
“GRAPHISOFT® ignited the BIM revolution in 1984 with ARCHICAD®, the industry first BIM software for architects. GRAPHISOFT continues to lead the industry with innovative solutions such as its revolutionary BIMcloud®, the world’s first real-time BIM collaboration environment, EcoDesigner STAR, the world’s first fully BIM-integrated “GREEN” design solution and BIMx®, the world’s leading mobile app for BIM visualization.”

LightWave
www.lightwave3d.com
“When time is short and the job impossible, LightWave 2018 simply delivers. Workflow enhancements and powerful new tools solve your animation and design challenges and streamline your creative process. Direct and robust, LightWave 2018 serves the artist first, for visual effects, motion graphics, game development, architectural visualization, product design and advertising.”

SOLIDWORKS
www.solidworks.co.uk
“Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS Corp. offers complete 3D software tools that let you create, simulate, publish, and manage your data. SOLIDWORKS products are easy to learn and use, and work together to help you design products better, faster, and more cost-effectively.”

Twinmotion
https://twinmotion.abvent.com/en/
“The simplest, fastest and most innovative cross-platform virtualization, 3D immersion and VR exploration solution on the market.”
Builders Merchants

Jewson Limited
www.jewson.co.uk
“With over 600 branches across the country, Jewson is the UK’s leading supplier of sustainable timber and building materials. The first Jewson branch opened in 1836 – for 180 years we have been supplying building materials and supporting the trade.”

Travis Perkins
www.travisperkins.co.uk
“Travis Perkins plc, is one of the UK’s leading companies in the builders’ merchanting and home improvement market. With 20+ industry leading brands, over 2,000 nationwide locations and £5.9bn turnover.”

Buildbase
www.buildbase.co.uk
“Buildbase is one of the UK’s fastest growing builders merchants. All of our branches are long established companies which have been serving local trades people for many years, with knowledge and experience to match. We believe strongly in understanding the needs of the trade professional and our business is developed specifically to meet those demands – massive stocks, top quality products, competitive pricing, reliable delivery, specialist staff and exceptional customer service.”

Milford Building Supplies
www.milfordbuildingsupplies.com
“Milford Building Supplies are proud to have become the largest independent merchant in the Leeds area and are committed to continuing to offer our customers a service second to none at very competitive prices.”

Keyline
www.keyline.co.uk
“Keyline is the UK’s number one supplier of specialist civils and drainage solutions, heavy building materials, and specialist rail and utilities materials. We have a nationwide network of over 60 branches covering the UK, stocking a huge range of materials for all of your building projects.”

The Builders Merchants Federation
www.bmf.org.uk
“The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) is the only organisation that represents and protects the interests of builders merchants, plumbing, heating, roofing, decorative and timber merchants and their suppliers. We are the authoritative voice for the building materials distribution sector, conveying the views and issues that face merchants and suppliers, to the widest possible audience.”

B&Q
www.diy.com
“B&Q is the UK’s leading home improvement and garden living retailer, helping customers have smarter homes since 1969. The way we live, shop and use our homes may have changed over the past five decades, but we all still need homes that work for every member of our household; homes that use space brilliantly, provide a balance of comfort and practicality, and are easy to maintain and improve so they look and feel great.”

Wickes
www.wickes.co.uk
“Since the opening of our first UK store in 1972, Wickes has developed and changed a great deal, but the concept and spirit of our business remains largely unchanged. This is the reason for our continued success to this day, and it will be the reason for our success and achievements in the future.”
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