Independent builders merchant buying group IBC has named International Plywood Importers Ltd (Panel Supplies Ltd) as the winner of its first ever Supplier of the Year award.
Read More »“Blind Dave” to speak at BMF Members’ Day
Dave Heeley, an inspirational, fundraising adventurer has been confirmed as the latest speaker for the Builders Merchants Federation's (BMF) Members' Day in September at the Carden Park Golf Resort & Spa near Chester.
Read More »Britain’s builders “sexier” than bankers
New research has revealed Britain's "sexiest" professions, with builders proving more popular than bartenders, teachers and bankers.
Read More »Wolseley revenues rise to £3.3bn
Plumbing and heating supplier, Wolseley, posted a strong third quarter trading update which saw its revenues rise to £3.3bn.
Read More »Gibbs & Dandy opens up bathroom showroom in Cambridgeshire
Builders merchant Gibbs & Dandy has expanded its St Ives branch even further with the opening of a new bathroom and tile showroom.
Read More »Construction output rebounds in May
UK construction companies recorded a slight rebound in output growth during May following a near two-year low recorded in April, according to a survey.
Read More »Sunderland legend opens new Plumbase showroom
Former Sunderland footballer Marco Gabbiadini has helped unveil a new showroom for Plumbase, marking the first of several new concepts due to roll out across the UK this year.
Read More »Dennis Smith joins BMF on interim basis
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has appointed Dennis Smith on a consultancy basis as interim membership services director following the retirement of its long-standing Federation Secretary, Peter Matthews.
Read More »Anglia Tool Centre opens in Ipswich
Anglia Tool Centre, part of the Ridgeons Group Company, is opening a new store in Ipswich.
Read More »Communities Secretary urges land release for housing
Communities Secretary Greg Clark MP is urging Whitehall departments and local councils to let go of surplus and redundant land and property to allow new homes to be built.
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