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Six building product suppliers have been shortlisted for the inaugural Data Yard Data Excellence Award. The new award, sponsored by Epicor, was created by Data Yard, the industry owned data pool established by BMF and NMBS, to celebrate organisations that are helping to raise standards for product data across the …

This year’s BMF (Builders Merchants Federation) MasterMerchant competition saw teams from merchants and suppliers take on a series of physical challenges over one of the hottest weekends of the year.   The contest took place in Ingleton, North Yorkshire, saw teams try their hand at canyoning and caving, after scaling …

Tom Reynolds, former Chief Executive of the British Brands Group, and, before that, of the British Bathroom Association, will be the new Chief Executive Officer of the Builders Merchants Federation. Reynolds will take up his post on November 9; his appointment is part of the leadership transition at the BMF, …

Builders merchants trade association, the Builders Merchants Federation wants Andy Burnham to make housing an immediate priority  now he is Prime Minister.  BMF CEO John Newcomb said: “The confirmation today of Andy Burnham MP as the Prime Minister should provide fresh impetus to revive the housing market to Get Britain Building …

The BMF (Builders Merchants Federation) has been shortlisted for the Best Trade Association Award for the second consecutive year in the Memcom Excellence Awards. The Memcom Awards recognise innovation and creativity in UK Trade Associations and Professional Membership Organisations. Best Trade Association is one of two Memcom category nominations the …

The BMF (Builders Merchants Federation) has announced the six companies nominated for the BMF Training Company of the Year 2026. The shortlisted companies, nominated by the BMF’s regional managers, are Lawsons (Whetstone), MD O’Shea & Sons, MGM Timber (Scotland), Pagets Builders Merchants, Robert Price Builders Merchants and Tippers. BMF CEO …

The biggest concern for construction remains housing, according to the latest Statement from the co-chairs of the Construction Leadership Council’s Material Supply Chain Group; BMF CEO  John Newcomb, and Construction Products Association CEO Peter Caplehorn. According to the statement demand for new homes has slowed as consumers become more cautious, with mortgage …

Three BMF colleagues took part in Race for Change, a fundraising challenge created by Bristan and inspired by the Race Across the World, raising almost £8,400 for charity. BMF’s team included supplier engagement director Oz Bham, learning & development and apprenticeship manager Marianna Peet, and industry analyst/economist, Andrei Imbru. Teams …

Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands, visited the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) headquarters in Coventry for talks on jobs, regional growth and the pressures facing the region’s building materials supply chain. The Mayor was welcomed by BMF CEO John Newcomb and policy and public affairs manager Brett Amphlett, and …

The BMF (Builders Merchants Federation) has welcomed the launch of the Regional Building Foundation, a new organisation that brings together businesses across the construction industry. BMF CEO John Newcomb has joined the Foundation’s Advisory Board, where he will represent the interests of the building materials supply chain and ensure the …