The Builders Merchants Federation has launched a new Legal Helpline to support its members. Operating on a new telephone number, 0870 420 7373, the first 15 minutes of the service is completely free of charge.
Read More »CCF acts to protect vulnerable road users
CCF has invested in two brand new Mercedes Econic trucks that will help protect vulnerable road users and meet the safety criteria of major contractors in the Capital.
Read More »Biggest H&B merchants join the BMF
Two of the largest members of builders merchants buying group H&B have joined the Builders Merchants Federation.
Read More »BMF salutes first Post Grad students
The Builders Merchants Federation saw the first eight students on its Post Graduate Diploma in Independent Merchant Leadership and Strategy, graduate, three of them with Distinction.
Read More »FAKRO to continue with BMF conference sponsorship
Roof window manufacturer, FAKRO has confirmed its headline sponsorship of the BMF All Industry Conference in 2017. FAKRO has been the event's headline sponsor since the BMF's new-style All Industry Conference began in 2013.
Read More »UK construction rebounds from slow November
UK construction companies ended 2015 with a robust and accelerated expansion of overall business activity, according to the seasonally adjusted Markit/CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers' Index® (PMI® ).
Read More »Small land parcels key to delivering Government’s new homes, says FMB
The Government's plans for 'directly commissioned' house building could help tackle the housing crisis but land must be broken down into small and micro parcels wherever possible, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
Read More »475,000 homes with planning permission still waiting to be built
New research published today reveals there are a record 475,647 homes in England which have been given planning permission but have yet to be built
Read More »Huws Gray reaches South Manchester
Anglesey-based independent builders merchant Huws Gray has completed the purchase of Stockport-based Brick Market (trading as Woodford Building and Plumbing Supplies).
Read More »Howarth throws its support behind Paralympic athlete
Howarth Timber and Building Supplies is sponsoring Paralympic javelin thrower Hollie Arnold as she bids to qualify for Rio 2016.
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