The list of Finalists in the 2025 BMJ Industry Awards, the industry awards programme that’s voted on by the industry, has been revealed. The winners will be revealed at the BMJ Industry Awards Lunch on September 25th at the Leonardo Royal Hotel Tower Bridge, in London. Tickets and tables …
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Independent builders merchant buying organisation NMBS has announced the dates and venue for its bi-annual Conference, which will be held in Spain from June 11-14 2026. The theme for the conference, which will be hosted by TV presenter Jake Humphrey, is Beyond the Expected. NMBS commercial director Andy Hextall launched …
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A report by the BMF to establish the current state of sustainability in the building materials sector has revealed a disparity between the BMF’s supplier and merchant members. It found that 78% of suppliers place sustainability in the top three priorities for their business, and are leveraging it as a …
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h&b has announced EDAF Building Supplies has joined its Development Group, marking a significant milestone in the company’s development. EDAF Building Supplies, who operate out of Llanysul in Dyfed, is a provider of a comprehensive range of products, including timber, insulation and roofing materials. EDAF will now benefit from a …
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Independent builders merchant buying group NBG celebrated its first full Conference and Exhibition for three years with a glittering awards ceremony with the theme of NBG’s Greatest Show at the International Convention Centre Wales in Newport today (Tuesday November 15th) The winners were: BRICK & BLOCK SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR …
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With soaring energy prices affecting every sector of UK society, the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has partnered with Full Power Utilities to help BMF Members reduce their energy costs through a new tailored service, BMF Energy Plus. BMF members will have access to a pool of suppliers, including some that …
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National Buying Group (NBG) has rallied its Partners to sharpen their focus on working with Suppliers to “buy better” amidst an increasingly challenging building products market. The organisation’s recent annual Partner event saw a representative from each of its 83-strong partnerships of independent merchants gather to review and discuss the …
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The National Merchant Buying Society (NMBS) has launched a brand-new website as part of a wider investment in digital services for its members. The new website is part of a programme of work to improve and develop the technology used within NMBS to maintain and build on the valued service …
Read More »National Buying Group (NBG) has announced an impressive eight new suppliers for 2019, strengthening its offering in the plumbing, insulation, branded ironmongery and security, civils and tools and workwear sectors. The new suppliers – Talon Manufacturing, Don & Low Textiles, CCF, Etex UK, Jablite, ROCKWOOL Limited, Cascade Lighting and Aldridge …
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Supplier Partnership has been introduced to enable Scheme-registered suppliers to demonstrate and promote the highest standards of considerate construction. It is available to all Scheme-registered suppliers who have consistently improved their standards in considerate construction in line with the Scheme’s Code of Considerate Practice. Norris has been serving the construction …
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