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Dulux Academy says that it is proud to support National Apprenticeship Week for the third consecutive year. This year’s theme National Apprentice Week is ‘Blaze a Trail’ which aims to showcase and celebrate the passion and energy that apprentices bring. Working across its college partners, Dulux Academy will actively involve …
Read More »Bradstone wraps up first week of Training Academy
Bradstone, a provider of high quality garden and driveway products, has delivered the first week of its fifth annual Training Academy. Over the course of the week, representatives from across a number of stockists attended Bradstone’s Hulland Ward site in Derbyshire to take part in product training sessions, Q&As with …
Read More »Sydenhams acquire Snows Timber, Glastonbury
Sydenhams have announced that they have acquired the Snows Timber, Glastonbury operation based in Somerset. The 12 acre Timber site will begin trading as Sydenhams from 1st March 2019. Charles Sherborne, Joint Managing Director is very excited with the acquisition, stating “This represents a fantastic opportunity to grow the Sydenhams …
Read More »Södra sponsors Architecture at The Cass, London Metropolitan University
Södra Wood was delighted this month to sponsor the undergraduate architecture students’ timber workshop at The Cass, London Metropolitan University. The construction workshop is an annual event for the School of Architecture, taking place in February each year. Second year architecture students travel offsite to Mudchute Park and Farm, …
Read More »BMF launches ISM accredited sales management training
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has introduced a new sales talent development programme, accredited by the Institute of Sales Management (ISM), to support individuals looking to successfully develop and manage a portfolio of customers. Designed for small groups of between six and eight delegates and delivered over twelve months, Essential …
Read More »UK’s ‘Top Provider’ Set for National Apprenticeship Week 2019
As National Apprenticeship Week 2019 fast approaches (4-8 March), Leeds College of Building is getting ready to showcase why it is a leader in the field of vocational training. Named BTEC Apprenticeship Provider of the Year in 2018, Leeds College of Building is pulling out all the stops and hosting …
Read More »Marley training supports tomorrow’s roofing generation
Marley has teamed up with Leeds College of Building to help support the next generation of roofers. A unique one-day training course created and delivered by Marley provided an opportunity for 16 second and third year roofing apprentices to gain first-hand experience on how to compile accurate roofing estimates. The …
Read More »Flamco joins the BMF
Flamco UK has joined the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF). The BMF is the only UK and Ireland organisation that represents and protects the interests of merchants and suppliers in the building materials supply industry. Flamco manufactures and distributes system components for heating, cooling and potable water installations. Its best known …
Read More »Actis poised to present first two LABC regional awards of 2019
Insulation specialist Actis is preparing to present the first regional prizes to winners of this year’s popular LABC Building Excellence Awards Presentations will take place at 12 venues across England and Wales over the next few months, with the first glitzy soiree, for the central area, taking place on Friday …
Read More »BMF opens Regional Centre of Excellence at SIG plc
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has just launched its latest Regional Centre of Excellence at SIG in Sheffield. The BMF’s growing network of BMF Regional Centres of Excellence means training courses and regional meetings are now far more accessible to BMF members around the UK and Ireland. The latest centre, …
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