A BUILDERS merchant and DIY supplies firm has been shortlisted for an industry award.

Honley-based Holmebuild is in the running for the Builder’s Merchants Award of Excellence 2011.

The ceremony will be held on November 25 in London.

Holmebuild has been recognised for its new website, created by Holmfirth design agency Worthington Brown, which has been credited with increasing footfall at Holmebuild’s three depots in Honley, Elland and Saddleworth.

Holmebuild, formed five years ago. stocks thousands of DIY products and tools.

Co-owner Andrew Skelton said: “The new website is a user friendly, informative and well laid-out site,”