The ECO scheme was launched to support energy efficiency measures in homes homes with low energy performance and of those households considered to be in fuel poverty. The ECO4 scheme was implemented in April last year and is the fourth and final part of the government’s effort to help more households of low income create more energy efficient homes. Going forward, new homes will be protected by Part L Legislation....
Laker Builders Merchant are thrilled to announce that prominent and popular industry-leader and former founder and owner of Parker Building Supplies; Tom Parker, has joined our Senior Management Team as Laker’s first ever...
Laker Builders Merchant has been on a journey of reducing our environmental impact and so we have been working with our supplier partners to reduce our carbon emissions and increase our sustainability together. These discussions and...
Yes, you read that right! But it’s not football; Laker Builders Merchant has been selected as Crawley’s Low Carbon Business Champion! And we couldn’t be happier. West Sussex County, District and Borough Councils wanted to highlight the importance of the business transition to ‘net zero and beyond’ and to help ensure that ‘no business is left behind’ as our economy shifts to low carbon. The Councils, along with some external help from Brighton based, Low Carbon Leaders, reviewed...
Laker Builders Merchant have taken delivery of electric Combilifts, culminating in a now fully electric forklift fleet across all branches after the acquisition of the electric forklifts last year. Steve Robinson, MD, says “We’ve fulfilled our ambition of going fully electric on all our forklifts and I’m pleased to report we’ve reduced our CO2 by over...
Laker Builders Merchant launched their new and improved Crawley shop this month to much fanfare. Following the acquisition of an addition unit at the Crawley branch, the team at Laker, led by MD, Steve Robinson and Founder, Ady Laker, have created a new spacious and brightly lit shop, offering...
With spring upon us landscaping and garden projects are on everyone’s mind. So, what can you expect your customers to be asking for this year? Sustainability, the environment, functionality, and nature are at the forefront of trends...
According to research from the National Customer & Self Build Association, 1 in 3 adults are interested in building their own homes. In response to this research, the Government is launching a Help to Build scheme that will offer an equity loan to those who want to build...
The Future Homes Standard will happen in two stages. The full set of standards do not come into effect until 2025, however the Part L uplift obligates all houses, where plans have been submitted after 15 June 2022, to deliver a 31% improvement on current sustainability and energy efficiency standards. That's on top of the Governments 2013’s building regulation changes. The new target also applies on a per-plot basis...
Fulfilling Green Ambitions | Press Release Laker Builders Merchant is an independent family-run business. Laker take a customer-first approach and are equally passionate about service excellence. In addition, a major aim for the business is to be a merchant that is different; innovative, unafraid of technology and ahead of their time...
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