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Nicolas Chinardet

Nicolas Chinardet

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Merchants

MacBlair launches trades mental health campaign

27/07/2026

Ninety-two percent of tradespeople in Northern Ireland say a quick chat with someone during the day has a positive impact on their wellbeing, according to new research from MacBlair, as the company launches its 'How's the Head' campaign.

Suppliers

Alumasc CEO suspended after four months

21/07/2026

The board of Alumasc has announced the suspension of CEO Pamela Bingham pending an investigation of her professional conduct.

Merchants

Travis Perkins Managed Services supports café transformation

17/07/2026

A café in Bracknell has been spruced up for summer after a host of young local volunteers delivered a colourful makeover - and gained hands-on trade experience at the same time.

Merchants

Supplier price increases hit merchants hard, report

17/07/2026

The latest update of the MRA Building Market Reports (MRA Reports) on the general builders’ merchant market, shows that merchants’ single biggest problem in Q2 2026 was supplier price rises.

Construction

Employer confidence critical to skills package success, NAO says

13/07/2026

The government’s ambitions to build 1.5 million homes, upgrade home energy standards, and deliver a £725 billion long-term infrastructure pipeline will depend on a significant expansion to the construction workforce, and stronger employer involvement in training the next generation of workers, according to a new report from the National Audit Office (NAO).

Trade Bodies

BMF welcomes West Midlands Mayor

03/07/2026

The Mayor of the West Midlands, Richard Parker, visited the Builders Merchants Federation's headquarters in Coventry for talks on jobs, regional growth and the pressures facing the region's building materials supply chain.

Merchants

James Burrell announces resilient results as it expands Billingham branch

02/07/2026

The North East and Yorkshire family-owned and managed builders’ merchant has opened a new warehouse as part of the 1.3-acre external yard extension to its Billingham premises.

People

United Roofing Products appoints Sales Director

02/07/2026

United Roofing Products (URP) has appointed Adam Carey as Sales Director to further strengthen its leadership team as it advances its growth plans.

Construction

Construction firms' confidence sees small uptick in June

01/07/2026

UK construction firms reported a two-point increase in overall business confidence to 46% in June, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds.

Trade Bodies

BMF issues reminder of apprenticeship course looming deadline

01/07/2026

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has issued a reminder to merchants and building materials suppliers seeking funding for staff to take the popular Level 3 Team Leader Apprenticeship programme.