The managing director of Global Stone, Shirley Spittal, is retiring after a decade of working for the supplier of natural stone paving.

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has welcomed the Chancellor's overhaul of the Stamp Duty and the doubling of the Small Business Rate Relief for a further year.

The Autumn Statement offered no clarity on the Government's plans for apprenticeship funding reform, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

TIMco, independent supplier of screws and fixings, has announced that Cris Tonks is to be its new quality control manager.

In the middle of National Tree Week (29th November to 7th December), Snows Timber is celebrating its own engagement with sustainable forests and wood supply, marking 10 years of its dual FSC® and PEFC™ chain of custody certification through BM TRADA.

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) met the Scottish National Party (SNP) at its Annual Conference in Perth to hear first-hand from government ministers and party officials about their ideas and policies - and to explain the role of merchants and the Federation itself in the building materials' supply chain.

Gibbs & Dandy's customer service has been recognised at the 2014 B2B Marketing Awards.

JG Speedfit has revealed they are the title sponsor of the GBmoto Kawasaki team to compete in the 2015 MCE British Superbike Championship season.

Gill Moore, executive chairman of builders' merchant WJ Lewis, has been installed as the new Master of the Livery Company the Worshipful Company of Builders' Merchants.

Independent builders merchant buying group NMBS and the Building Materials Golf Society are pleased to announce a new all industry golf event to take place on the 30th April 2015.