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IPG members supporting their communities during COVID-19

2 April, 2020

Communities urged to return the compliment

Loan scheme fiasco

80% of builders left in dark by banks on Coronavirus loan, FMB survey reveals.

Charity- don’t have PPE locked away in shops and warehouses, the NHS need it!

Bart Murphy, Operations Director at MP Moran & Sons Limited is a man on a mission!

BMF backs CLC emergency plan to save UK construction

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) was a co-signatory to the Construction Leadership Council’s (CLC) letter to the Prime Minister today.

Interest in decking surges during lockdown

Google searches for decking in the UK doubled in the week the nation was put on lockdown, according to new research from Composite Prime.

CEMEX supplies 25,000 tonnes of asphalt to RAF Coningsby without halting operations

CEMEX has successfully completed a project to supply over 25,000 tonnes of asphalt to RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire, while ensuring the site remained operational at all times.

Marshalls donate 100 tonnes of screed to new temporary hospital

Marshalls is donating 100 tonnes of screed to help the construction of a Covid-19 hospital in central Manchester.

Secretary of State thanks construction sector for support during COVID-19

Alok Sharma has issued a letter paying tribute to "everyone working in the UK’s construction sector" for working tirelessly during these challenging times and thanking them for their hugely valued and critical contribution to the resilience of our country.

Linde Material Handling rides to the rescue

Critical industries supported during COVID-19 pandemic

Bathrooms conference postponed

BMA event moved from October 2020 to June 2021

Format change for BMF Forum

Plumbing & Heating Forum to be held on-line

Anger at faux outrage directed at bathroom sector

Bathroom Manufacturers Association CEO Tom Reynolds has spoken out against faux criticism towards manufacturers and tradespeople.

Welcome relief for construction’s self-employed

The Federation of Master Builders praises support package from Chancellor.

MasterMerchant 2020 cancelled

Lake District event due in July delayed for a year

COVID-19 and its effect on the construction supply chain

In these unprecedented and uncertain times, what impact is COVID-19 having on the construction and merchanting sectors? Peak AI’s Jack Nolan explains more.

Appeal for vital PPE launched

Builders’ merchants urged to provide lifesaving equipment to the NHS

Construction workers downing tools

Only emergency construction work should continue, says Federation of Master Builders

Donate your commute

A message from the Rainy Day Trust

Clarity over construction work needed now

Adrian Buttress, managing director at Permaroof, believes there is confusion within the construction industry after Boris Johnson's address to the nation on Monday 23 March and more clarity on the situation is essential.

BMF urges for clarity over builders’ merchant sector

Builders Merchants Federation Chief Executive, John Newcomb, met with the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy this morning (Tuesday 24 March) after pressing for clarity regarding the opening and shutting of builders’ merchants.

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