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Murdock Group and SDG Join Forces

Murdock Group and SDG Join Forces for Market Growth

Irish merchanting group Murdock Group has announced a strategic partnership with specialist construction supplier SDG, strengthening its footprint across Ireland. The partnership brings together the two family-owned businesses, allowing SDG to benefit from enhanced support and resources through the Murdock Group, which includes Murdock Builders Merchants, Brooks Timber & Building …

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Beesley & Fildes opens new dedicated Landscaping Centre in Chester

Beesley & Fildes Ltd has announced the official opening of its new Landscaping Centre in Mickle Trafford, Chester.

Beesley & Fildes Ltd has announced the official opening of its new Landscaping Centre in Mickle Trafford, Chester. The centre offers a range of premium materials, expert advice and displays from suppliers including Digby Stone, Pastorelli, Kilsaran, Marshalls, Addagrip, Whitakers Garden Centre, ACO and more. James Beesley, commercial director of …

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Travis Perkins revenue drops slightly at half-year

Travis Perkins plc, the UK’s largest distributor of building materials, has announced its half year results for the 6 months to June 30 2025.

Builders merchant group Travis Perkins has announced its half year results for the 6 months to June 30 2025. According to the report, group revenue declined by 2.1%, driven primarily by operational challenges in the early part of the year. Trading conditions in the majority of the Merchanting segment’s end …

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OBM hosts annual Trade Day

OBM, Otford Builder Merchants, invited over 50 leading suppliers, customers, and industry experts to their 3rd Annual Trade Day, dedicated to networking, product innovation, and charity support.

OBM, Otford Builder Merchants, invited over 50 leading suppliers, customers, and industry experts to their 3rd Annual Trade Day, dedicated to networking, product innovation, and charity support. Held in support of the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA), the event welcomed guests with a complimentary breakfast and lunch, and offered visitors …

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BMF announces shortlists for Supplier and Service Awards

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The BMF (Builders Merchants Federation) has announced the companies shortlisted for the BMF Supplier & Distributor Member Engagement Award 2024 and the BMF Service Member Engagement Award 2024. The Awards recognise the vital role suppliers and service members play within the building materials industry. BMF Supplier Member Shortlist: Azpects Limited …

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DEWALT sponsors Band of Builders project

Band of Builders completes Toby's project

Dewalt has sponsored Band of Builders to help complete a deceased father’s unfinished renovations to his Norfolk family home. When electrician and father-of-six Shaun Fletcher took his own life on Christmas Eve, leaving his home renovations unfinished, Sarah Fletcher turned to national construction charity Band of Builders for help to …

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EU EES to go live October 12 says Logistics UK

The EU has confirmed that its Entry/Exit Scheme (EES) is to go live on 12 October, according to Logistics UK.

The EU has confirmed that its Entry/Exit Scheme (EES) is to go live on 12 October, according to Logistics UK. Logistics UK, the UK business group, represents logistics businesses, with members from the road, rail, water and air industries, as well as the buyers of freight services. Josh Fenton, policy …

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NFRC welcomes launch of Government’s new Small Business Plan

NFRC welcoms launch of Government’s new Small Business Plan

The National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has welcomed the launch of the Government’s new Small Business Plan, a step the group claims shows ‘real intent to support construction SMEs’. The Small Business Plan outlines the governments intention to tackle late payments, including the practice of cash retentions, which NFRC …

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BMI announces Apprentice of the Year winners

Roofing manufacturer BMI UK & Ireland has crowned its 2025 BMI Apprentice of the Year winners, with Marcus Conlan taking the top spot in the Flat Roof category, and Harrison Davies named as Pitched Roof winner.

Roofing manufacturer BMI UK & Ireland has named its 2025 BMI Apprentice of the Year winners, with Marcus Conlan taking the top spot in the Flat Roof category, and Harrison Davies named as Pitched Roof winner. Now in its eighth year, the competition was hosted at the BMI Academy near …

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BMJ INDUSTRY AWARDS 2025: FINALISTS REVEALED

BMJ INDUSTRY AWARDS Finalists Revealed

  The list of Finalists in the 2025 BMJ Industry Awards, the industry awards programme that’s voted on by the industry, has been revealed. The winners will be revealed at the BMJ Industry Awards Lunch on September 25th at the Leonardo Royal Hotel Tower Bridge, in London. Tickets and tables …

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