Hard-won field knowledge prevents expensive site failures and ensures technical compliance across complex structural and modular projects while delivering Britain’s 1.5 million home target. Traditional building methods cannot satisfy national housing quotas alone. Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) turn structural steel into high-precision components within a digital workflow. Early design-for-manufacture …

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has welcomed the government’s plan to raise the Business Property Relief threshold for Inheritance Tax from £1.0m to £2.5m when it is introduced as part of the Finance Bill in April 2026. The increased allowance will enable spouses or civil partners to transfer up to …

  Landscaping, building, and roofing provider Marshalls will be the headline sponsor of the BMF All Industry Conference in 2027. Marshalls is recognised for its product development, aimed at contributing to a more sustainable and resilient future. BMF CEO John Newcomb, said: “We are delighted to confirm Marshalls as the …

Marsh Industries has expanded its SUMP2DRAIN range of surface and foul water pump stations. Designed for sites where gravity drainage is not feasible, the SUMP2DRAIN range provides a solution for pumping surface water, foul water and grey water to mains sewers, septic tanks or sewage treatment plants. Each pump station …

UK timber prices have fallen about 5% during the last quarter of 2025, the first decline in two years, thanks to improved supply from sawmills and Scandinavian imports. Homebuilders are cautiously optimistic that the easing in timber costs could reduce overall build expenses, though energy and labour costs remain high. …

Security hardware manufacturer ERA has appointed Sheena Kotecha as its new customer service and internal sales director. Her focus for the ERA product brand will be on ensuring customer satisfaction across the board, based on reviewing processes and implementing wider business plans to the benefit of customers. Kotecha comments “It’s …

Tool and equipment supplier Draper Tools has announced it has acquired two new brands, Van Vault and Defender Lighting. Both brands were formerly part of Toolstream Ltd which entered administration on December 11 2025. Van Vault is a supplier of vehicle and on-site security storage solutions, while Defender operates within …

Marley has partnered with TOUGH TO TALK, a charity dedicated to breaking the stigma around mental health struggles in men. The partnership is the latest extension of Marley’s annual Winter Wellness campaign, which will see the business extend the support it offers to construction workers around safe working practices, and …

Copper manufacturer and supplier Lawton Tubes is investing £25 million in improvements across the business deep into 2026 to help futureproof the firm in the face of an ever-changing industry. The company is undertaking a major transformation programme in a bid to boost employment across all areas of the business, …

Chris Ainger, managing director of Naylor Drainage Ltd, has been appointed president of the BPF Pipes Group. Ainger brings more than 20 years of expertise in operational excellence, strategic growth and stakeholder leadership with a strong record of improving performance, quality and sustainability across complex manufacturing environments, having joined Naylor …