Product quality, the value of service throughout the supply chain, and product innovations within construction are all important factors in ensuring that our industry continues to grow and evolve. Another key factor in this is communication at all levels of the supply chain. Understanding the needs, frustrations, and what's important for contractor…

Our industry talks about quality being a vital component in the products we manufacture and install. But just how important are British Standards across the board, and how can we ensure that compliance to the standards is checked and managed? We sat down with industry celebrity, Darren Staniforth, to discuss this topic. During this conversation, we…

2024 has been a challenging year for the construction industry. Following the resurgence of activity post-Covid, output for the sector has been projected to fall since 2023 and this is absolutely the case. With a myriad of hurdles to overcome such as the Red Sea/Suez Canal situation, rising living costs, political unrest and more, it's no surprise …

Mental health is a challenging topic and a particularly poignant one within the construction industry. With male construction workers nearly four times more at risk of death by suicide than the national average as reported by charity 'Mates In Mind', there is no denying that we have work to do. Our industry is not great at talking, especially on th…

Quality is a word often used in the construction industry but is it used correctly & sincerely? We sat down with Ian Wright, Commercial Director at AT&T GB Ltd, to discuss what quality means and how we can truly recognise it in our daily activities. Do we do enough to highlight inferior or non-compliant products? What are the impacts on the wholesa…

The UK construction industry is not renowned as one of cross-supply chain conversation. Manufacturers are manufacturers. Wholesalers are wholesalers. Contractors are contractors. Our industry tends to run in these clearly defined groups without much mingling, and all the while we voice our frustrations about each group. One key piece we seem to hav…

Carbon emissions. Climate change. COP23. ULEZ. Greta Thunberg. Embodied carbon. Just Stop Oil. Solar panels. Nuclear. Wind power. Tidal power. The planet is cooling. The planet is warming. Planes, trains and automobiles. The climate change conversation is one that has become quite overwhelming. With this topic featuring in an ever-growing number of…

Within the field of construction, electricians play one of the most vital roles. Whether it's within domestic, commercial, or industrial, electricians are there to ensure the lights are on, are installed to the latest standards, and that our networks function safely. So what exactly is involved in the training of new aspiring electricians? We sat d…

2023 has been another year of challenges, opportunities, ups, downs, and everything in between. Along with the introduction of new products, new colleagues, and new ways of working, beginning our very own podcast in Metpro Insights has proven to be one of the most rewarding. We have thoroughly enjoyed welcoming a number of guests this year, each wi…

An intrinsic part of the construction supply chain, electrical wholesaling is a trade known across the globe. But how does the role of the wholesaler change in different countries? We sat down with Rexel UK Commercial Manager, Tony Howard, to find out. Over the course of a very interesting and at times poignant conversation, we gained invaluable in…

"Your brand is what other people say when you're not in the room" Jeff Bezos, Amazon Founder More than a logo or a product, a brand is the encompassing of an entire organisation. From the values a business promotes, to the manner product is packaged in, right through to the way in which the phones are answered, 'the brand' is the very foundation of…

Logistics is a challenging operation. Managing incoming deliveries and outgoing orders, finding space for new products, prepping stock for picking, staff performance, processing returns, checking orders, liasing with internal departments, liaising with external third party suppliers and more, all whilst maintaining a pick accuracy of over 99% is no…

Innovation has been and continues to be a driving force for change in all industries, typically for the better. With the world continually speeding up and keeping up with customer needs essential, challenging the way of working is a necessity. Change is often seen as slow to arrive within the construction industry, but is this really the case? We s…

Steel conduit tube is an incredibly important product within the MEP space, with the system itself having been in use for almost a century. But, not all steel tube is manufactured equally. So what do electrical wholesalers and contractors need to look out for when sourcing their product? We asked Metpro Group Product Development Manager, Mike Holme…

It's been an interesting start to 2023 and with the first 3 months behind us, we sat down with our Purchasing Manager, Andrew Scobbie, to get his insights into what's been happening, and discuss some of the key topics of the year so far. In the coming weeks, expect to see more on how Metpro is handling inflation, whether port congestion is still an…

2023 will undoubtedly be another year full of challenges and opportunities. With the speed of the world continually increasing, having the right mindset is often forgotten as we strive to keep pace, with many of us losing ourselves to unproductive tasks. So, how can contractors rethink things and work smarter in 2023? And how can wholesalers and ma…

With the calls for clean, accessible product information continuing to grow, understanding precisely what's required, the current state of play and the impacts of poor data for the supply chain are crucial. There's certainly a journey ahead, and although data is often overlooked or neglected, there are positive signs of a shift in mindset and attit…

We would hazard a guess that when people hear 'Demon Cato', their initial thought is of 'Conlok®', our fast-fix steel conduit tube system. However, there is a lot more to our manufacturing brand than this. To take us through exactly what Demon Cato is capable of, we sat down with Metpro® Group Executive Chairman, Arthur Rudge, to find out more. Lis…

As the Christmas season fast approaches and Chinese New Year on the horizon, we sat down with Metpro® Group Purchasing Manager, Andrew Scobbie, and National Sales Manager, Larry Reardon, to understand the stock situation at both ends of the supply chain as we prepare for 2023. Listen to hear these latest insights and for more information, contact o…

With Metpro Group now on our dedicated carbon neutral journey, we sat down with Lee Jackson from our carbon reporting partner, Smart Carbon, to discuss the impacts of carbon within the construction industry. Get in touch We're always looking for new people within the construction industry to sit down with and some open and honest discussions. If yo…

We sit down with Metpro Group Managing Director, Mark Fiddy, to discuss the past 12 months; our key takeaways and challenges, as well as looking ahead to 2023. Get in touch We're always looking for new people within the construction industry to sit down with and some open and honest discussions. If you'd like to get involved, please send an email t…