The latest figures from the Timber Development UK has shown that timber import volumes started 2024 around 6% lower than in January 2023 – down by around 45,000m3. It stated that this reduction was made up of very different levels of performance in the first month of the year. Softwood, …
Read More »NMBS passes the Cyber Essentials Plus Scheme
NMBS has achieved Cyber Essentials Plus, a Government-backed programme run by the National Cyber Security Centre that helps to protect organisations against cyber-attacks. Government data, published in April last year, showed significant figures about the number of reported cyber-attacks across different-sized businesses. Almost a third of small businesses reported a …
Read More »TDUK partners with Carrefour du Bois – Europe’s largest timber trade show
Timber Development UK (TDUK) is partnering with Carrefour International du Bois, the largest timber trade show in Europe, to offer VIP networking opportunities. Under the terms of the partnership TDUK will be offering limited-edition VIP Tickets (free for TDUK members) to the conference, taking place from 28-30 May 2024 in …
Read More »IBMG gains new capital investment
Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG) has announced it has raised additional capital investment from investment firms Ares Management Corporation and Farallon Capital Europe LLP. The Group has also said that it will be launching new customer proposition covering Renewables and Sustainability; the business will look to expand its independent brand …
Read More »MGM Timber launches online service for trade customers
MGM Timber has launched its new online service for trade customers, giving them access to their agreed rates, invoicing and full product range. Its new platform will have the same functionality as a standard e-commerce site, with its full selection of products on offer, but it will also have individual …
Read More »Obituary: Carole Green
It is with great sadness that BMJ has to announce the unexpected death of Carole Green on March 20th. Carole had worked for the Builders Merchants Federation for 22 years, and following that joined the independent buying group h&b in January 2013. At the time she announced that she was …
Read More »CBI’s lead economist to speak at BMF Conference
Alpesh Paleja, lead economist in the CBI’s economics team, has been confirmed to speak at the BMF Members’ Annual Conference on September 19. Paleja’s role at the CBI focuses on the UK economy and leading its work on the economic forecast. She oversees analytical work across the team – including …
Read More »The Pallet Loop takes on British Gypsum as first partner
Plaster and plasterboard supplier British Gypsum will be the first UK building materials manufacturer to partner up with circular economy pallet supplier The Pallet LOOP in a bid to significantly reduce pallet waste. British Gypsum will roll out The Pallet LOOP scheme in two stages, with the instantly identifiable, green-coloured …
Read More »Construction growth returns
Following six months of contraction, the UK construction industry returned to growth in March, according to the latest purchasing managers survey from the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply and S&P Global. The latest index for construction rose to 50.2 in March from 49.7 in the previous month, above the …
Read More »Selco donates materials for village hall restoration
Selco’s York branch has donated £5,000 worth of materials to assist with the redevelopment of Osbaldwick Village Hall. The building, which dates back to 1871, is undergoing renovation works, with internal structural repairs, new toilets and kitchen facilities and updates to the building’s insulation, electrics and plumbing. In addition, the …
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