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 The national launch of the Building Materials Careers campaign, led by builders merchants trade association the Builders Merchants Federation, was unveiled in London yesterday (February 5). The programme to attract recruits with the diversity of skills needed for the future success of the Building Materials sector is the culmination of …

There was a third consecutive quarter of growth in construction product manufacturers’ sales, according to the  Construction Products Association’s State of Trade Survey for the fourth quarter of 2024. This was accompanied by broad expectations of continued growth over the next 12 months as the construction recovery accelerates.   In 2024 …

Builders merchant group Lords is expecting its 2024 revenue to be £436 m, compared with £463m for 2023, according to a trading update. The merchanting division delivered a strong final quarter with Q4 revenue 11% higher than Q4 FY23, and second half like-for-like revenue 2.3% up on the second half …

Good causes, clubs and charities across the UK have the chance to win their share of a huge prize pot in Selco Builders Warehouse’s biggest ever community campaign. Leading builders’ merchant Selco has revamped its annual Community Heroes competition and increased the total prize fund to an eye-catching £57,500 – …

The fourth annual Maddie Rose Golf Day and Yellow Tie Dinner will be held at The Belfry Hotel and Resort, Birmingham, on Thursday May 29th. The event, in memory of Maddie Rose, aims to raise significant funding for the Maddie Rose Campaign, and will comprise a team four-ball golf event …

Fernco has pledged £25,000 in support of flood disaster relief efforts.  Fernco’s year-long “Race Against the Rivers Challenge” fundraising campaign aims to donate £25,000 to REACT Disaster Response, a humanitarian rapid response charity providing immediate aid and long-term recovery to communities impacted by natural disasters, including flooding. The “Race Against …

Plumbers merchant group Highbourne Group, which includes City Plumbing Supplies, has extended its long-standing partnership with Teenage Cancer Trust for a further three years. This extension will bring the company’s total support for the charity to 15 years, with a new fundraising target of £5 million. Since 2012, Highbourne Group …

Builders merchant chain MKM Building Supplies is continuing its growth plans across the UK with the opening of four new branches in February, taking its total to 134. The new branches are: MKM Plymouth, which opened yesterday (February 3rd), MKM Bridgend, opening February 10th, MKM Bangor – opening on February …

The BMJ Industry Awards 2025 are now open for entry. The BMJ Industry Awards is the merchant awards programme that truly reflects the opinions of the industry, because it’s voted for by the people who work in the sector day in day. Merchants, their customers and their suppliers are the …

Members and guests of builders merchants trade organisation the Builders Merchants Federation braved hurricane-force winds and torrential rain swept in by Storm Eowyn raised £8,500 for charity at the trade body’s annual Burns Night Supper on January 24. The BMF’s Burns Night celebration, which commemorates the life and works of …