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NBG Conference highlights importance of building partnerships image
NBG Conference highlights importance of building partnerships
7 November, 2025
The two-day event offered a programme of insight, networking and practical sessions designed to strengthen ties between independent merchants and Suppliers.
JPS opens AVAIL Housing Hub in Glasgow image
JPS opens AVAIL Housing Hub in Glasgow
JPS has opened its new Glasgow AVAIL Housing Hub.
Wienerberger opens new concrete tile factory image
Wienerberger opens new concrete tile factory
Wienerberger has opened its first concrete tile factory in the south of England: Smeed Dean in Kent.
PMI finds construction activity still in marked decline image
PMI finds construction activity still in marked decline
UK construction companies indicated that output levels remained on a downward trajectory in October. Moreover, the rate of decline in total industry activity was the steepest recorded since May 2020.
UK construction remains stifled by economic uncertainty and planning delays, says RICS image
UK construction remains stifled by economic uncertainty and planning delays, says RICS
The latest RICS UK Construction Monitor reveals a further slowdown in construction activity across the UK, as economic uncertainty, regulatory challenges, and planning delays continue to weigh heavily on the sector.
Another charity partnership for ForgeFix image
Another charity partnership for ForgeFix
Working with Sheffield Wednesday FC’s Community Programme will help bring about greater opportunity and business experience for young people in the Sheffield area.  
Construction Supplies Hardware and Ironmongery Services acquired by Grow Logical image
Construction Supplies Hardware and Ironmongery Services acquired by Grow Logical
Construction Supplies Hardware Ltd and Ironmongery Services Ltd, referred to as CSH Group, an established distributor of products for the construction and timber-buildings industry, have been acquired by UK-based investment firm Grow Logical Ltd.
Thomas Dudley acquires Bailey Products image
Thomas Dudley acquires Bailey Products
The purchase expands its range of products designed for drainage, telecoms, and chimney industries sales at home and abroad.
MP for Chesterfield visits Huws Gray Building Supplies image
MP for Chesterfield visits Huws Gray Building Supplies
The visit was another in a series as part of the BMF’s industry and parliament programme.
Travis Perkins warns social landlords to be proactive with mould complaints image
Travis Perkins warns social landlords to be proactive with mould complaints
Travis Perkins has urged landlords to take every possible step to prevent mould and damp in social housing.
Plumb Centre rebrands heating spares business image
Plumb Centre rebrands heating spares business
Plumb Centre has announced a new identity for its parts business, renamed Parts by Plumb Centre as part of a renewed focus on heating spares and service support for installers.
Demand for construction materials stuck at crisis levels warns MPA image
Demand for construction materials stuck at crisis levels warns MPA
New data from the Mineral Products Association shows that sales of heavy-side construction materials in Britain remain at ‘crisis levels’ with businesses in peril, jobs at risk and little sign of recovery.
Forgefix and Prostate Cancer UK partner to ‘screw prostate cancer’ image
Forgefix and Prostate Cancer UK partner to ‘screw prostate cancer’
ForgeFix has announced a partnership with Prostate Cancer UK for a year-long series of awareness-building and fundraising initiatives.
Howarth Timber welcomes Lee Pitcher MP image
Howarth Timber welcomes Lee Pitcher MP
This visit was another arranged by the Builders Merchants Federation as part of its industry and parliament programme.
Huws Gray’s first re-branded lorry hits the road image
Huws Gray’s first re-branded lorry hits the road
Each lorry will carry refreshed branding, reinforcing the company’s professional image and consistent service, from local deliveries to large-scale projects.
Standing ovation for an outstanding CEO image
Standing ovation for an outstanding CEO
The annual NMBS Dinner Dance paid tribute to Chris Hayward who is leaving the buying society next April.
New Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants Master installed image
New Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants Master installed
Lucia Di Stazio is a well-known figure in the building materials sector, with a career spanning over 25 years.
Construction slowdown due to pre-Autumn Budget uncertainty image
Construction slowdown due to pre-Autumn Budget uncertainty
Total construction output is now only forecast to grow by 1.1% in 2025 and 2.8% in 2026, which is a significant revision down from the 1.9% in 2025 and 3.7% in 2026 in the previous forecast.
P&H Merchants’ August value sales down -2.6% year-on-year image
P&H Merchants’ August value sales down -2.6% year-on-year
Volume sales dropped -9.2% and prices increased +7.3% year-on-year.
Civils & Lintels receives recognition for fundraising efforts image
Civils & Lintels receives recognition for fundraising efforts
The C&L team received the ‘Impact through Funds Raised’ award for supporting Mates in Mind.
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