The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report, published in October, shows builders’ merchants’ total value sales in August 2025 were down -5.0% compared to the same month a year before. Year-on-year volume decreased -4.1% while prices were also down -1.0%. With one less trading day in 2025, like-for-like value …

The Construction Industry Council (CIC) has announced the proposal to use The Edge and CIC’s “Competence Framework for Sustainability in the Built Environment” as the foundation for a new British Standard on sustainability competence. This standard, formally approved by the BSI Planning and Approval Team October 22, is based on …

Ciaran McConnell, managing director of JP Corry, the Northern Ireland based builders’ merchants, has been awarded honorary membership of the Royal Society of Ulster Architects. McConnell was recognised by the RSUA at this year’s annual Architecture Night. He has helped enhance the RSUA Practices Services Scheme, been a foundational supporter …

The majority of tradespeople prefer their cup of tea to be a golden shade of brown according to a poll by Toolstation. Researchers used a 16-point scale featuring a range of different tea strengths from milky white to almost black. Of the 1,000 tradespeople that participated in the survey 26% …

Navien UK has announced the appointment of Greg Banham as its new commercial director. Banham brings more than 25 years of experience within the heating and plumbing industry. His appointment marks a significant step in Navien UK’s continued expansion across both the domestic and commercial heating sectors. Banham commented: “I’m …

Civils & Lintels (C&L), part of the Huws Gray group, has been recognised for its fundraising efforts in support of Mates in Mind, which works in partnership with organisations to build positive mental health in and through work. C&L received the ‘Impact through Funds Raised’ award at the recent Impact …

Overland Shoes, specialists in the design, sourcing and wholesale of branded footwear, has introduced Bobcat Safety Footwear, developed under license from Doosan Bobcat, Inc (Bobcat). The new range utilises the proprietary Redbacks Cushioning System, which features a unique leaf-spring technology that disperses pressure across the foot, reducing strain across the …

  MKM Building Supplies welcomed Emma Hardy MP to its Anlaby branch on October 17 as part of Flood Action Week. The visit aimed to highlight the vital role builders’ merchants play in improving property-level flood resilience across the UK. The MP visited the branch to learn more about the …

Plumbers merchant City Plumbing, part of the Highbourne Group, has partnered with Virtualstock, in order to add thousands of new products to its online range. City Plumbing initially adopted Virtualstock’s order management system to streamline supplier onboarding and extend its range in existing categories. The success of this initiative has …

   Jewson and Jewson Major Build Solutions (MBS) customers, colleagues and suppliers have come together to support the Great British Beach Clean. Teams from 13 branches took part in the nationwide initiative organised by the Marine Conservation Society, to remove litter, raise awareness, and demonstrate their shared commitment to protect …