The George Bence Group has announced the opening of its seventh branch in Hertfordshire. The multi-branded independent business has continued to grow its branch network exponentially over the past decade. Paul Bence, Group managing director, said: “Ledbury is an area we have looking to strategically position our mixed merchant model …
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Polypipe Building Products is marking National Apprenticeship Week (February 7 to 13) with a celebration of its apprenticeship scheme success and the awards for Polypipe apprentices. At the end of 2021, Polypipe apprentices were scooping top prizes, and the plastic solutions manufacturer was praised by judges with the Businesses Engaging …
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Independent Welsh builders merchant Robert Price has acquired Hereford merchant, Tudors Building Supplies. The acquisition of the two specialist Tudors branches (Roofing and Kitchens, Bathrooms & Landscaping), will see the Robert Price network expand to 27 branches across South East Wales, and now into Herefordshire too. Robert Price runs multiple …
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To celebrate the 15th annual National Apprenticeship Week, Mat Woodyatt, technical training manager at BMI, spent the week touring UK colleges and training providers to support apprentices and their mentors across the roofing industry. National Apprenticeship Week highlights the positive contributions of apprenticeships to the economy and wider society. This …
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The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) is shining a spotlight on careers in the building materials industry as part of National Apprenticeship Week (February 7-13). The BMF is encouraging employers to make the most of apprenticeships to develop new and diverse talent within their operations. The annual week-long celebration of apprenticeships …
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BMJ really needs your help in compiling the annual BMJ Trailblazers supplement. The annual tracker of the top UK builders merchants’ latest statistics and information, it’s the hymn sheet for the industry in terms of who’s who and how everyone is doing. Trailblazers includes the top 52 builders, plumbers and …
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Bradfords Building Supplies has teamed up with various organisations who are leading the way in environmental responsibility to train its new team of Sustainability Champions. Marshalls, Xtratherm, Polypipe, Millboard and Timloc led presentations and discussions on a range of topics at an intensive training session. The training session was created …
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Alsford Timber Ltd are recognising their 140th year in business in 2022, commencing with a donation of building materials to Erith Fire Station, to contribute to the station’s new wellbeing community garden being built at the station. When Erith Fire Station approached local businesses to support their build of a …
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Entry to the BMJ Industry Awards 2022 is now open. Nominations are open for the BMJ Industry Awards 2022 . Click HERE to nominate your favourite merchants, supplier brands, trainees, showrooms and industry people. The awards celebrate the very best brands, merchants and people at the heart of the builders’ merchants sector. Companies …
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Builders’ merchants represent a key part of the UK construction industry, and account for up to 85% of the UK’s built environment by supplying a wide range of building materials. Builders’ merchants and their suppliers contribute over £40bn to the economy every year. AMA Research’s Builders Merchants Market Report- UK …
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