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BMF announces shortlists for Supplier and Service Awards image
BMF announces shortlists for Supplier and Service Awards
1 August, 2025
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMG) has announced the companies shortlisted for the BMF Supplier & Distributor Member Engagement Award 2024 and the BMF Service Member Engagement Award 2024.
Wienerberger extends partnership with Emmaus UK image
Wienerberger extends partnership with Emmaus UK
Wienerberger UK & Ireland has extended its partnership with homeless charity Emmaus UK, committing to donate 50p for every full pallet of Danum and Dual Danum TLE concrete roof tile products sold in 2025.
Future of Merchanting tops agenda for BMF Members Conference image
Future of Merchanting tops agenda for BMF Members Conference
Steve Collinge will comment on the ideas and initiatives likely to reshape the industry for many years to come.
Russell Roof Tiles renews Burton Albion FC shirt sponsorship image
Russell Roof Tiles renews Burton Albion FC shirt sponsorship
Russell Roof Tiles (RRT) is set to continue its sponsorship of Burton Albion Football Club as the Brewers embark on their landmark 75th season.
P&H Merchants’ May value sales at a standstill year-on-year, while volumes fall image
P&H Merchants’ May value sales at a standstill year-on-year, while volumes fall
Volume sales decreased -5.9% while prices went up +6.3% year-on-year.
UK construction growth but risks intensify, says CPA image
UK construction growth but risks intensify, says CPA
Total construction output is forecast to rise by 1.9% in 2025 and 3.7% in 2026, matching projections from Spring.
J T Dove among the UK’s best privately managed companies image
J T Dove among the UK’s best privately managed companies
The programme highlights the role of private companies as key innovators and major contributors to the UK’s economic growth.
First industry shareholders announced for BMDS IDP image
First industry shareholders announced for BMDS IDP
A significant milestone has ben reached with the announcement of the company’s first five external shareholders.
BigCommerce launches game-changing ecommerce accelerator for the UK building trade image
BigCommerce launches game-changing ecommerce accelerator for the UK building trade
New solution provides a fast and easy path for UK builders’ merchants to improve efficiency, reach next-generation buyers and future-proof their businesses.
Baxi backs future talent through new partnership with World Skills image
Baxi backs future talent through new partnership with World Skills
World Skills’ mission is to use international best practice to raise standards in apprenticeships and technical education to enable more young people and employers to succeed.
Roofing apprentices demonstrate resilience against mental and physical pressure at work image
Roofing apprentices demonstrate resilience against mental and physical pressure at work
Far from being discouraged, many spoke of pride, resilience and personal growth, highlighting the mindset needed to thrive in construction today.
Frontline Bathrooms and Smiths Briten announce major logistics investment to benefit merchants image
Frontline Bathrooms and Smiths Briten announce major logistics investment to benefit merchants
At the heart of this shift is the unification of their delivery operations.
Polypipe Building Services publishes 21 new EPDs in the first six months of this year image
Polypipe Building Services publishes 21 new EPDs in the first six months of this year
More will follow helping specifiers make informed, low-carbon choices in line with Construction 2025.
Growth returns but labour cost pressures intensify image
Growth returns but labour cost pressures intensify
Construction products manufacturing returned to growth in the second quarter of 2025. 
‘Thermal Titans’ reign supreme at MasterMerchant 2025 image
‘Thermal Titans’ reign supreme at MasterMerchant 2025
The team from Knauf Insulation UK & Ireland take the title for the second successive year.
Crown Paints signs charity partnership with Mind and Mental Health Ireland image
Crown Paints signs charity partnership with Mind and Mental Health Ireland
The paint manufacturer will raise awareness and funds for both charities while supporting internal wellbeing initiatives and external campaigns.
SBTI approves Stark Group' climate targets towards net zero by 2050 image
SBTI approves Stark Group' climate targets towards net zero by 2050
The targets include carbon reductions across the entire value chain and are aligned with the 1.5°C pathway and UN’s Paris Agreement.
An industry first for MKM image
An industry first for MKM
The independent builders' merchant has launched the UK’s first 100% recycled, fully recyclable bulk bag.
AW Lumb opens branch in Mansfield image
AW Lumb opens branch in Mansfield
The branch marks the first new site for AW Lumb in over 40 years and comes two years after it joined the Lords Group.
Travis Perkins plc among the UK’s Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers image
Travis Perkins plc among the UK’s Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers
The building materials supplier ranked top in sector and 32nd in the prestigious list.
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