13 November 2023
Being Tim’s cousin and PJ & James’ little step bro I feel at ease when coming in to FORT and being amongst my family & friends. I joined FORT as a van driver, delivering smaller loads to the local area but after passing my HGV test you’ll now see me in the larger FORT trucks!
24 October 2023
Are you in need of a new garage door that will revolutionise the look and functionality of your property? Look no further than FORT Builders' Merchants! With our extensive selection of Garador garage doors, you'll find the perfect match for your taste and style.
16 October 2023
One of the best things about owning your own home is the ability to define your style and create something unique. At FORT, we firmly believe that you should have access to the finest building and design options available. That’s why we have partnered with Ca’Pietra Stone and Tiles to bring you patterned and textured quality that allows you to make a bold statement and define your living space.
15 October 2023
Your go to girl for anything vehicle related, being the compliance officer for FORT I ensure that our vehicles are checked regularly for safety requirements and ensuring we adhere to road laws. After all, our trucks need to be ship-shape n’ ready for your deliveries! Working in the back office is mostly manic although we do know how to have a great laugh, just like when James & Nemanja gave me their best catwalk.
10 October 2023
Here we are in October and it started with July weather, quite incredible for this time of the year and it all helps to make outdoor working a little bit easier. We were reporting last month that things had quietened off during the holiday season, but you all seemed to come back in a rush!
18 September 2023
Some call me the timber nerd & some the FORT I.T. guy! My passion in life, both work and personal, is some good strong timber. Having started my career at a young age in London, following my fathers footsteps in his timber business I learnt all there is to know about premium-quality timber, treatment regulations and so much more. Being on the board for CEI Bois (the main European timber industry trade organisation) ensures my knowledge on the industry is consistently updated, so if you have any questions on timber, I’m your guy!
10 September 2023
As we write, the UK is going through some wild and wet weather, after some of the hottest September days on record; the weather’s turned a little bit crazy and that inevitably affects construction. Combined with a change back to more traditional summer holidays, where people have gone abroad (West Country bookings down 20% on last year), it’s no surprise to find that things have been generally quieter across the industry.
20 August 2023
Our showroom is open and it has so much to offer! Whether you’re already planning a visit to FORT or want to get in touch with the team to arrange a visit, the showroom is open from Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm. Our dedicated team are happy to show you around our extensive range of materials that are on show, such as rustic antique bricks, dry-stone walling or timber staircases to set kitchen designs available in a vast range of flavours.
16 August 2023
Having lived in Marlborough for 12 years I have key knowledge of the local area, most importantly about the access issues related to larger vehicles, like our tipper lorries. Many of you may already recognise my from my families long established aggregate business in Marlborough - Kington Aggregates. In June, we joined the FORT team bringing along myself, my brother David and a colleague of ours called Nick making the family larger by 3!
14 August 2023
We shouldn’t have mentioned the weather in the last report considering July has been the wettest on record for a long time! August has not been any better so far and as we’re also right in the middle of peak school holiday time it’s no surprise to find that overall demand has slowed a little, but even so FORT continues to stay very busy.
27 July 2023
As the popularity of composite decking continues to see rapid growth across both homeowners and the commercial sector, new products are regularly entering the market. However, in some cases, this comes at a compromise on quality, with some manufacturers capitalising on the desire of customers who are interested in composite decking but have a limited budget.
25 July 2023
I enjoy every aspect of my job, from making sure Matt has a refreshed selfie of me as his background photo on his computer (on a daily basis) to delivering materials to customers in the local area and further afield.