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MRA and Pimberly have published their latest research exploring the state of product data in the construction industry. The state of Product Data in UK Construction 2026 report gathers insights from merchants and manufacturers across the industry to understand how product data is being managed and how prepared the sector …

Senior leaders from Travis Perkins Hire will swap the boardroom for the coastal path this October, as they take on a section of the Jurassic Coast.   Managing director Ian Sharman-Jones, along with other members of the business’ senior leadership team will walk more than 13 miles to raise money for …

National construction charity Band of Builders (BoB) has partnered with the Support Yard CIC to announce its new mental health support initiative: Every Merchant Matters, backed by the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF). The initiative was launched at the latest BMF Members’ Day with the aim of harnessing the unique reach …

Henderstone, BPC Building Products and Proper Hopper have joined Made in Britain to expand their product ranges and reach new markets with the trade organisation’s backing. The three UK building product manufacturers have joined Made in Britain in a bid to demonstrate quality and reliability on their business growth journeys. …

The annual Travis Perkins Hire Innovation Day at Stadium MK, the home of Milton Keynes Dons Football Club, saw more than 20 suppliers, including Kubota, Altrad Belle and Hilti, showcase the latest products entering the market. More than 400 Travis Perkins Hire colleagues attended the event and over £2,200 was raised through …

Builders merchants trade association, the BMF (Builders Merchants Federation) crowned its top merchant and supplier achievers at a gala dinner last night (September 17). The winner of the Young Merchant Achiever Award 2026 was Daniel Broadhead, marketing manager at Tippers. Runner-up was Lawson’s Elliot Young. Winning the Young Supplier & …

Builders merchants trade association the Builders Merchants Federation has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer to urge him to take action on housing, social mobility, inheritance tax and the cost of doing business, in next month’s Budget. Measures the BMF would like to see are changes to Stamp Duty, …

Cowal Building and Plumbing Supplies’ in-house software developer, Jim MacDonald, and his professional dance partner Pamela, scored a perfect 10 at Calum’s Cabin Does Strictly Come Dancing, raising money for the charity. Calum’s Cabin, a Scottish children’s cancer charity which provides holiday homes for families effected by childhood cancer, held …

Decorator’s merchant Brewers has adopted Podfather logistics software across its nationwide network of decorator centres. The Podfather planning, route optimisation, and ePOD (electronic Proof of Delivery) solution is being rolled out to reduce mileage and help Brewers achieve its sustainability objectives, improve customer service, and support business growth. Once completed, …

Duftons Plumbing and Heating Supplies will now stock the Instantor Press System, as part of its partnership with the Plumbing Heating Group (PHG). The addition of the Instantor Press System and R-Press fittings enables Duftons’ customers to benefit from compliant and innovative products that have been designed by installers, backed …