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The Builders Merchants Federation’s (BMF) latest website, launched in April, has been selected as the best in Europe in the annual Awards run by the worldwide software company ASI.

The first Grand Prize winner of Ibstock Brick's Tradesman® competition has been announced – and the lucky winner is a Hampshire-based home improvements company.

Three quarters of construction SMEs say ‘cowboy clients’ are hampering their business, according to the latest research by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). 

Ridgeons, independent timber and builders’ merchants, has launched a major recruitment drive to highlight the wide range of new roles and career opportunities it is offering as the business invests in further development and growth.

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) launched its third Regional Centre of Excellence in the South West region this week at Garador’s ultra modern production facility in Yeovil, Somerset.

No Tools Left in the Van: Plumbers and Heating Engineers reporting huge rise in tool thefts from vans and building sites.

Over 1000 merchants and suppliers gathered at the annual NMBS buying group dinner-dance in London on Saturday (October 28), raising £12,000 for charity in the process.

Wayne Brooks, who works for independent builders merchant RGB Building Supplies’ Wellington branch, completed the Great West Run in Exeter on Sunday 15th October and raised £225 for Children’s Hospice South West.

Stelrad Radiators has supported a young Multi Skilled Martial Arts black belt fighter to get to the World Championships in Florida.

Merchant buying group H&B has announced that it has recruited one of the UK's largest independent builder's merchants - Bradfords Building Supplies - to join its ranks.