Elliotts’ Commercial Director, Tony Adams, is to retire today after 45 years of service to the builder’s merchant.

The latest figures from the BMF’s Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) confirmed a strong start to 2017 with a further three months of growth in the sales of building materials through UK generalist builders’ merchants in Q1.

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has formed an accredited Apprenticeship Training Agency (ATA) that will help its members gain maximum benefit from the opportunities created by the Apprenticeship Reforms – whether or not they are required to pay the Apprenticeship Levy.

After further discussions between CEMEX UK and Unite, the UK’s largest union, in relation to the 2016 pay discussion for cement logistics drivers, CEMEX UK and Unite are pleased to announce that our cement logistics Unite members have accepted the offer made on Monday 22 May, to resolve the on-going dispute over the 2016 pay award.

Four construction professionals and 35 regional projects have been named as finalists in the annual Jewson Building Better Communities competition. A prize fund of £250,000 will be shared by the winners to help deserving causes across England, Scotland and Wales.

TG Builders’ Merchants has opened a new kitchen and bathroom showroom at its branch in Oswestry.

Carl Kammerling has launched its 2017 HOTBOX Summer promotion which will run untill 31st August across almost 100 essential products from the C.K tools, C.K Magma, C.K Classic, Kasp and Avit ranges.

Nick Sims has been appointed Managing Director of St Albans-based builder’s merchant Buttle plc. He succeeds William Naylor, who is retiring after 3 years in the post.

The BMF has welcomed two new independent merchant members in Northern Ireland.

Leading heating manufacturer, Vokèra is continuing its commitment to helping and supporting installers by making further improvements to its Affinity loyalty and reward programme. The updated platform now offers installers easier access, extra features and even more rewards.