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The Builders Merchants Federation’s (BMF) Building Materials Forecast reports signs of hope for the building materials sector and forecasts improvements in late 2024. In the short-term, the BMF states that affairs could improve and there could be an annual growth of 0.4% for 2024 – increasing to 1% in 2025. …

Michael Gove has unveiled his plans to reform housing and planning; the Builders Merchants Federation’s (BMF) CEO, John Newcomb, was in attendance to listen to the Secretary of State for Levelling up, Housing and Communities at the RIBA head office in London. In his speech Gove said he was “confident” …

Speakers at the COP28 conference shared the statistic that the buildings and construction sector accounts for 21% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Dedicated to reducing this amount, over two dozen countries have formed The Buildings Breakthrough, a partnership which is committed to the vision that resilient buildings with near zero …

Crown Paints has dialled up its commitment to making a positive difference to people and the planet, with the launch of an ambitious environmental and social strategy, Project Possible. Project Possible focuses on five key areas around sustainability, charity, community, education and people & culture, with a series of sustainability and people focused …

Crystal-Direct has rejoined the Builders Merchants Federation and is looking forward to working with the Federation and supporting merchant members in 2024. The Crystal brand is well known in the merchant sector, having manufactured PVCu windows and doors at its Hertfordshire base for 30 years. Its A+ rated products are …

Selco Builders Warehouse has donated thousands of pounds worth of its materials to college students carrying out trade and construction courses around the country. Students have also been invited into its branches to learn more about how a builders merchant operates and the relationship it has with tradespeople. Enda Mulloy, …

Generous colleagues at leading decorating and DIY specialist Leyland SDM has helped spread some Christmas goodwill by donating food and clothes to homeless people in London. Leyland SDM donated over £1,200 to the charity ProjectGiving, which distributes food and essentials to some of London’s most needy. Kanchan Patel, who is …

A construction charity has seen a 105.5% increase in messages to its text helpline after the launch of an initiative to take the mental health message to construction sites and estates teams across the UK. Hays, the construction recruitment specialist, joined forces with the charity Band of Builders (BoB) in …

Covers Timber & Builders Merchants is congratulating employee Damon Knee for completing the Brighton 10k by doubling the amount of money he raised for charity. Knee took part in the event alongside his son Aaron to raise funds for Prostate Cancer UK, a cause that hits close to home, as …

CMO Group PLC has strengthened its relationship with transport and distribution company Premier Logistics with the launch of a new look for its delivery vehicles. Its new CMO-branded vehicles will support the delivery of customer orders from Tile Superstore, including those via Total Tiles which was acquired by CMO in …