The new Construction Minister, Andrew Stephenson MP, should make it his mission to raise quality and standards in the construction industry through mandatory licensing, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said: “I warmly welcome Andrew Stephenson into his new role and …
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The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) led a fact-finding visit for its counterpart trade bodies in Belgium, Spain, Portugal and several merchants from the Iberian peninsula as part of an initiative to promote wider understanding and best practice between builders merchants across Europe during BMF CEO, John Newcomb’s term as President …
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The next generation of tradespeople in Milton Keynes are laying the foundations for their future careers – thanks to a helping hand from a leading builders merchant. Milton Keynes College has linked up with the city’s Selco Builders Warehouse branch to ensure its students taking the Level 2 Bricklaying Course …
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Yale has announced that it is joining a host of major brands in sponsorship of Smart Home Week 2019 – an initiative showcasing the best in smart home technology. Taking place between 20th-26th May, Smart Home Week will use live events and social media broadcasts to spread the benefits of …
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The Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants (WCoBM) hosted its annual City & Awards luncheon this year at Grocers’ Hall in London. N early 150 members and guests came together to celebrate the achievements of individuals in the industry and within organisations the Company supports in training and education through its …
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Ronseal, proud sponsors of the Rugby Football League, are giving away hundreds of great rugby prizes in a massive competition to celebrate Great Britain Rugby League’s tour of New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. The top prize is a once-in-a-lifetime trip to New Zealand to see the Great Britain Rugby …
Read More »The Builders Merchants Federation has announced plans to further professionalise training within the building materials supply sector with the launch of its own training brand, the BMF Learning Academy. The BMF Learning Academy will help to build a talent pool for the building materials supply industry and enable individuals to …
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Since its official launch in March 2016, the Academy has welcomed more than 5,500 course attendees and to mark the milestone, supplier partners including Mirka UK, Graco Paint Sprayer, Tesa UK and Corona Brushes, as well as Dulux Select Decorators, attended an open day to learn more about the Academy …
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The commercial new build sector is behind a continuing fall in construction output according to the latest monthly IHS Markit/cps index. Although the headline figure, at 49.7 was up fractionally from the 49.5 posted in February, it still falls below the crucial 50.0 no-change marker. Business activity dropped to its …
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Rolawn, the home of Britain’s finest turf, have been hard at work fundraising for the Greenfingers Charity Garden Re-Leaf day. This year staff took part in a range of activities to mark the event and generate funds for the charity. Strongest staff member competitions were entered, lotteries were drawn, raffles …
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