Miriam Staley, who kick-started a high profile career at the age of 26 when she made it to the final five of the first series of The Apprentice, will host the Business Conference at BMF Members’ Day on September 20th.
Read More »Students love builders’ merchants
The Worshipful Company of builders’ merchants (WCoBM) recently exhibited at the annual Livery Schools Link (LSL) Showcase in Guildhall to help raise the profile of our industry among students. It’s the third year the WCoBM has exhibited.
Read More »Booming Selco reaches landmark
Selco Builders Warehouse is celebrating a significant milestone in its proud history after taking the wraps off its 50th UK branch.
Read More »NFB manifesto 2017: believe in Britain’s SMEs
The National Federation of Builders (NFB) has unveiled its manifesto ahead of the next general election on 8 June 2017.
Read More »Rudridge employees set to cycle in memory of colleague
Two Rudridge employees are gearing up for the challenge of a lifetime to raise cash in memory of a much-missed colleague.
Read More »MP recognises importance of merchant apprentice training at JT Dove
Anne-Marie Trevelyan, prospective MP for Northumberland, was reminded that housing is not built and homes are not improved without the involvement of builders, plumbers and timber merchants, during a visit to North East builders merchant JT Dove ...
Read More »CCF crowns trade superhero
Tim was crowned victorious after an independent panel of judges read about his superhero efforts to fix a drain in time for a children’s Christingle Service, and freeing a toddler who was locked inside a house – all in the same day.
Read More »Considerate Constructors Scheme launches in Ireland
The Considerate Constructors Scheme - the organisation established to improve the image of the construction industry - is now international, having launched its first registered site in Ireland. John Sisk & Son is the first contractor to register site.
Read More »Heatrae Sadia welcomes new research into plastic bottle hazards
Heatrae Sadia has voiced its support for a recent survey which reveals the environmental impact of choosing bottled water over tap.
Read More »BMF and IoBM agree strategic partnership
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) and the Institute of Builders Merchants (IoBM) have agreed a strategic partnership that will see the two bodies working together more closely to develop the professionalism of the industry.
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