On the 21st October 2022, Richard Hill was installed as the new Master of the Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants (WCoBM) at one of London’s historic Livery Halls – Stationers’ Hall. During his year in office, the Master will be supported by Senior Warden Alan Hawkins and Junior Warden Stephen …

To wish was to hope, and to hope was to expect So, I’ve been away for 10 days. Did I miss anything? Maybe a seismic change in our economy, meaning that the country coffers are filling up, our tax-burden is lower and our belts can move out a notch? Or …

  By mutual agreement IBMG have agreed to leave NBG as at 31st December 2022 as both organisations believe that their best interests would be served by following their own strategies and negotiations in the future.   Nick Oates, managing director of NBG said: “The decision to part ways was …

It’s like rain, on your wedding day A free ride, when you’re already there 10,000 spoons when all you need is a knife   I really don’t know where to begin. The Internet meme-makers are having a field-day. In a pub somewhere between Berkshire & the Cotswolds, ex PMs Cameron …

Travis Perkins, the UK’s biggest builders merchant, delivered a resilient third quarter trading performance with total sales growth of 10.7%* and like-for-like sales growth of 7.4%. The Merchanting businesses saw total sales growth of 11.5%* with trading performance remaining consistent throughout the quarter.  Travis Perkins General Merchant, saw some slowing of …

Plaster and plasterboard manufacturer British Gypsum has made its second donation to a volunteer-run bus service  in the Lake District that helps local communities stay connected. The Fellrunner Village Bus service supports vulnerable people who have limited transport options. Offering routes between Penrith and Carlisle, it’s a lifeline for those in remote and …

The UK energy industry is calling on the Government to commit to a hydrogen future, and has launched a campaign to raise awareness of hydrogen gas for heating homes The ‘Hello Hydrogen’ Campaign (www.hellohydrogen.com) sees gas distribution networks, boiler manufacturers and energy suppliers come together to raise households’ awareness on …

David Simmonds, MP for Ruislip, Northwood & Pinner, visited Jewson Ruislip too see first-hand the role the building materials industry can play in improving energy efficiency. Jewson Managing Director, Nadine Matthews hosted the event, organised by the Builders Merchants Federation, with Regional Director Kris Winters and Ruislip branch manager Dean …

Sales growth for construction product manufacturers ended in Q3, according to the Construction Products Association’s latest State of Trade Survey. Furthermore, a slowdown in construction activity in the publicly financed and repair & maintenance sectors since Summer, as well as the deteriorating economic backdrop, underpin manufacturers’ expectations of a contraction …

Robert Price, the independent builders’ merchants in South East Wales, have been nominated for two Welsh Housing Awards. Recognising and celebrating the creativity, passion and innovation of housing organisations and businesses across the Welsh sector, the Awards provide an opportunity for people to celebrate projects that have helped tenants, customers …