South Wales-based builders’ merchants, Robert Price, have become a ‘Zero Carbon Business Champion’ as part of the Construct Zero programme (also known as CO2nstruct Zero). After the UK government set out a path to Net Zero by 2050 – aka reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 100% from 1990 levels – …
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The value of sales through specialist plumbing and heating merchants rose in the final quarter of 2022, according to figures released by the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) in its latest Plumbing and Heating Merchants Index (PHMI). This was, however, largely driven by higher prices rather than increased volumes. Quarter 4 …
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Figures for the Q1 2023 published today (22 May 2023) in the BMF’s Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) reveal a slow start to sales through UK builders’ merchants during the first quarter of the year. Quarter 1 2023 v Quarter 1 2022 Comparing the first three months of 2023 with …
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The Chichester depot of Covers Timber & Builders Merchants has become an official sponsor of this year’s Chichester Pride 2023 day of celebration. As a business that has been operating in the area for over 175 years, Covers is proud to be a Chichester Pride 2023 sponsor and show its …
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ETIM UK Ltd, a joint venture between the Builders Merchants Federation and the Electrical Distributors’ Association, was back at Digital Construction Week 2023 recently drawing a large audience to the Main Stage for a panel discussion chaired by Dame Judith Hackitt on the topic of ‘Why standardised product data and …
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ARMD and the Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG) have entered a partnership that looks to protect more tradespeople from the effects of tool theft. The partnership will bring ARMD’s all-in-one smart van alarm, tracker and insurance package to IBMG’s builder customers, offering a solution that proactively prevents theft in the …
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MKM is continuing to rapidly expand its kitchen and bathroom finance offering, with 20 of its branches across the UK now offering flexible packages for its customers. The UK’s largest independent builder’s merchant has recently launched the scheme at MKM Home in Hull, it’s state-of-the-art retail showroom in the city, …
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A statement was released by the Construction Leadership Council’s Product Availability Group. The group is co-chaired by John Newcomb, CEO of the Builders Merchants Federation, and Peter Caplehorn, CEO of the Construction Products Association. The statement outlines the current accessibility and availability of products. For the first time since this …
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National builders’ merchant Jewson has launched a new product range of electric vehicle charging points online and in-store, as tradespeople report a rise in the number of homeowners requesting eco-friendly home improvements. The new evec electric vehicle charging points and pedestal chargers are part of Jewson’s Making Better Homes range …
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Two garden designers are appealing for help from merchants in a bid to complete a garden to be unveiled at this year’s RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park – which seeks to raise awareness of the mental health crisis in the construction industry. The Constructing Minds garden is set to …
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