The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has downgraded its baseline forecast for 2026 from +2.3% to -1.8%, citing geopolitical uncertainty, subdued consumer confidence and weak economic conditions as reasons for the change. The BMF Industry Forecast Summer 2026 outlines a range of factors contributing to a more cautious outlook for the …
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STARK Building Materials UK is backing The Regional Building Foundation (RBF), which launched on June 8, describing the new initiative as “game-changing”. The Foundation, created by The Kings Foundation and the University of the Built Environment following a government backed Knowledge Transfer Partnership, is set up to build a new …
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Selco Builders Warehouse has launched its ‘Pick-Me-Up’ pack giveaway, for fans of late-night football during the 2026 World Cup. In a nod to England’s famous 1966 victory, customers who spend £196.60 or more in a single in-store transaction, between June 11 and 27, will receive a complimentary promotional pack. The …
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Builders merchants trade organisation the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has announced the venue of its 2027 All Industry Conference – in Marrakesh, Morocco. Taking place from June 10 to 13 2027, the conference will be held at the Savoy Le Grand Hotel, and be headline sponsored by Marshalls. The host …
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The NMBS 2026 Conference opened in Spain today (June 12) with the message to independent merchants that navigating today’s challenging market requires leadership, resilience and a willingness to push beyond traditional expectations. It was hosted by TV preseter and podcast host Jake Humphrey, who introduced NMBS CEO Kevin Williams, to …
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Kitchen supplier, Benchmarx Kitchens & Joinery, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Travis Perkins launched its dedicated kitchen offering with the opening of its first Benchmarx showroom in Croydon, South London in 2006. In the two decades since, the kitchen supplier has gone through a huge expansion, with an extensive 134-branch …
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Ariel Plastics has launched a new 20-page Overview Guide to showcase the company’s products, services and support. The brochure is organised into key product areas: Roof Ventilation & Drainage, Roofline, various types of Roofing Sheets, Flat Glazing, Rooflights and Hygienic Cladding, making it easy to view the full Ariel Plastics …
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SR Timber is once again supporting Skillbuild, the annual multi-trade competition. The Skillbuild 2026 regional qualifying heats for roofing started at the end of March and finished early June, and brought apprentices across the country together to compete at six different colleges. Heat winners will be attending the SkillBuild UK …
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Winners have been announced for the Big Build Competition, a community initiative launched by builders merchant National Plastics. The Competition invited schools, charities and community groups across several UK regions to apply for a fully managed refurbishment project worth up to £10,000, with National Plastics supplying all materials and overseeing delivery …
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The Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) has published a new Best Practice Guide to help members understand and comply with the requirements of the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 (PSTI). Developed in response to growing concerns around cyber security and the increasing use of connected technologies within the …
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