Stephen Martin, Director General of the Institute of Directors (IoD), Britain’s longest-running organisation for business leaders, is the latest speaker confirmed for the BMF All Industry Conference in Dubrovnik in June 2019. Martin, who took over the top role at the IoD in 2017, is no stranger to the building …
Read More »FTA Conferences break attendance record 3 years in a row
The Freight Transport Association’s Transport Manager 2018 conferences have exceeded all previous attendance records for the third year running, with a total of around 1,600 delegates already signed up for or attending this year’s events. And with bookings still being taken for the remaining three conferences in Newcastle, London and …
Read More »MD of Ibstock Kevington gives his reaction to Conservative Party Conference
Darren Bowkett, Operations Director at Ibstock Brick and Managing Director of Ibstock Kevington provides his insight on James Brokenshire’s speech at the Conservative Party Conference: “Once again, the Government has demonstrated its firm commitment to keep Britain building with James Brokenshire, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, …
Read More »Lib Dem Peer confirmed for BMF Members Day
Lord Andrew Stunell, the Liberal Democrat’s spokesperson on the Construction Industry, will speak at the Builders Merchant’s Federation’s annual Members’ Day Business Conference on 27th September. Stunell has been a member of the House of Lords since 2015, following his retirement as an MP. He is currently working with the …
Read More »FLTA unveils stellar programme for National Forklift Safety Convention
Final details confirmed for15th annual National Forklift Safety Convention After much teasing, the Fork Lift Truck Association has revealed a stellar programme for its 15th National Forklift Safety Convention. Delegates at this year’s event will learn how to develop a safer culture, understand parallels between safety and combat, and hear …
Read More »Impey Attends Women Installers Together Conference 2018
On 4th July, specialist wetroom manufacturer Impey attended the Women Installers Together Conference 2018. Organised by Stopcocks Women Plumbers, the event saw over one hundred female installers gather to celebrate women in the plumbing and gas fitting industries and has been described by the Impey team as: “Modern, refreshing …
Read More »NMBS launches All-Industry Conference app
To help delegates maximise their time and the benefits of attending its 2018 All-Industry Conference, NMBS has developed and launched a new and bespoke conference app. Available for both iOS and Android mobile devices, the new app offers an impressive breadth and depth of information which can be accessed in …
Read More »Harrison and Kilburn headline Young Merchants Conference
Andrew Harrison and David Kilburn, two of the most influential leaders in the builders’ merchant industry, are to speak at the BMF Young Merchants Conference at the NEC, Birmingham in October. Harrison, Deputy CEO – Plumbing and Heating at Travis Perkins and Kilburn Executive Chairman of MKM Building Supplies will …
Read More »BSRIA supporting Smart Building 2018 Conference
BSRIA is delighted to be attending and supporting the Smart Buildings 2018 Conference on Wednesday 9th May at UBS, 5 Broadgate, London, EC2M 2QS. Smart Buildings 2018 is a unique one day conference with leading thinkers coming together to debate the new world of work, exploring new trends and how …
Read More »Graham Sponsors Stopcocks’ Conference
Graham Plumbers’ Merchant is proud to announce its sponsorship of the 2018 Women Installers Together Conference, run by Stopcocks Women Plumbers. To be held on the 4th of July, the free to attend one-day event will include guest speakers, training and the chance to talk to representatives from many top …
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