Builders merchants Selco Builders Warehouse has announced “Race Across Selco”, a fundraising initiative sponsored by Bond It, to raise money for Cancer Research UK and Selco Community Heroes.  From April 27 to 29, members of Selco’s senior leadership will make up four teams to take on a three-day race from the …

Parker Building Supplies, Chandlers Building Supplies, and Fairalls Builders Merchants are calling on local schools, nursing homes, hospitals, charities and other institutes to put themselves forward for a chance to win £2,000 worth of landscaping materials to support local projects. The Community Landscaping Challenge aims to champion organisations that are …

New research, from power tool accessories specialist DART Tool Group, warns that construction workforce shortages could disrupt the flow of materials to sites across Great Britain. According to Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) forecasts, the sector requires an additional 47,860 workers per year on top of typical recruitment efforts to meet …

The Builders Merchants Federation has appointed Dave Castle, chief operating officer at MKM Building Supplies, as a Board Advisor with effect from May 27 2026. Castle became MKM’s first COO twelve months ago, and previously served as a BMF board director in 2024/25 but resigned upon leaving Travis Perkins. He …

Trade professionals know that the right cabinet doors can make or break a project. Selecting a bespoke cabinet door supplier with a proven reputation is essential for consistent quality and hassle-free installations. Understanding what sets leading manufacturers like Probox apart empowers fitters, kitchen suppliers, and merchants to deliver reliable results …

Building materials supplier Southern Sheeting has bolstered its Midlands division with the appointment of Luke Brittle as regional commercial manager and Sean Griffin as regional account manager for the Midlands.  Brittle started as a BMF apprentice at an independent builder’s merchant at the age of 18 and went on to …

  A survey taken in March by MRA Reports claimed that just under four in five specialist roofing merchants are experiencing problems with product availability and long lead times. The latest survey investigated sales expectations, market and business confidence, key product and market trends as part of a new wider …

Building materials distributor, Harris & Bailey, has introduced Podfather logistics software to boost its customer service levels. The distributor seeks to reduce its environmental impact and improve operational efficiency including route planning and optimisation tools and electronic Proof of Delivery features. Podfather has already enabled a reduction in paper usage …

Trade kitchen supplier Howdens has opened a new depot in London’s Waterloo Located at Howdens, Arches 149-152, Newport Street, London, SE11 6AQ, the new opening has created five new local jobs, and includes services such as the company’s free home measure and design service, Template and Fit solid surface worktops …

National Plastics has Launched its ‘Butty & Brew Trade Tour’, offering free breakfast for Tradespeople across the UK Taking place from 7:30am -10:30am, the Butty & Brew catering van will be stationed outside National Plastics branches in Ilkeston, Scunthorpe and Chester, offering local trades a free breakfast and hot drink for …