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WCoBM welcomes new Liverymen

WCoBM Welcomes New Liverymen at Election Court General

The Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants welcomed six new Liverymen at a special Installation ceremony during its annual Election Court General at Armourers’ Hall on April 22. The new Liverymen included Simon Fleet, Benjamin Giddings, Louise Williams, Josephine Crowe, Kevin Moran and James Pilbin, each recognised for their contribution to …

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WCoBM hosts City & Awards Luncheon

WCoBM hosts City & Awards Luncheon

The Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants (WCoBM) hosted its annual City & Awards luncheon at Apothecaries’ Hall on March 16 2026. Now in its 14th year, the event celebrates exceptional achievement among rising stars in the building materials sector, as well as examples of service and dedication among WCoBM’s military …

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Seven new Freemen join WCoBM

Seven new Freemen join WCoBM

The Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants (WCoBM) has welcomed seven new Freemen to the Company at the admission ceremony on Monday 16th March at Apothecaries’ Hall, taking the total number of Liverymen and Freemen to 262. They are: Carlywn Coombes of Bence & Co, Jonathan Day of Day Aggregates Ltd, …

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WCoBM grant scheme supports building materials careers

Grant scheme supports building materials careers

 The Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants (WCoBM) is offering grants of up to £2,000 to support individuals who are starting, progressing, or retraining for a role in the industry as part of its Build Your Career campaign. This announcement dovetails with the launch of bmcareers.com, a dedicated website from the Builders’ …

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WCoBM awards celebrate excellence and dedication

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The Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants (WCoBM) held its annual City & Awards luncheon, at the spectacular Painters’ Hall on Monday (March 17), where it recognised the achievements of rising stars in the builders’ merchant sector, as well as highlighting exceptional service among WCoBM’s military affiliations and rewarding the accomplishments …

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WCoBM offers training grants

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Grants are available from the Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants, the City Livery Company and charitable organisation, to support training and skills development in the building materials industry. The financial support, worth up to £2,000 per person, is open to anyone who wishes to develop new skills, as well as …

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Daniel McKane of YBS inaugurated as member of WCOBM

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YBS Insulation has announced Daniel McKane, the company’s retail sales director, has been inaugurated as a member of the Worshipful Company of Builders Merchants (WCOBM). McKane was officially inducted as a freeman of the WCOBM on July 2 2024 at a distinguished ceremony held at Cutlers’ Hall in London. Following …

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WCoBM recognises industry achievements at City & Awards luncheon

7. The Masters award presented to Simon Lawson

The Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants (WCoBM) hosted its annual City & Awards luncheon this year at Grocers’ Hall in London. N early 150 members and guests came together to celebrate the achievements of individuals in the industry and within organisations the Company supports in training and education through its …

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