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Construction output decline slowed in December, says PMI

7 January, 2026

According to the latest S&P Global Construction PMI report, business activity expectations rebounded to five month high, despite weak order books.

Marshalls to sponsor BMF All Industry Conference 2027

Marshalls has been announced as the headline sponsor of the BMF All Industry Conference 2027.

Jewson rescues two Scottish branches from National Timber Group

New and existing customers are already being welcomed at both sites.

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Premier Forest Products acquires National Timber Systems

Premier Forest Products has acquired engineered timber specialist National Timber Systems (NTS).

Premier Forest Products acquires Arnold Laver Hull operation

Premier Forest Products acquires Arnold Laver Hull operation, strengthening northern and north-east England capability.

Milwaukee Tools opens flagship UK Experience Centre

The power tool manufacturer has opened a carbon-neutral training hub in Aylesbury.

Forterra raised £40,677 for Cancer Research UK in 2025

Forterra matched the £22,462 raised by its employees in 2025 to donate £40,677 to Cancer Research UK.

Inheritance tax reliefs threshold to rise to £2.5 million

The decision is a win for the work the Builders Merchants Federation has done with Family Business UK in providing feedback to the Government on the original £1 million threshold.

Subdued start for the building sector in 2026 predicted

Builders Merchants Federation's Winter 2025 Industry Forecast highlights a tough start for the new year.

2026: a year of celebration

Tim Wood, Editor of Builders' Merchants News, highlights what the industry's leading trade magazine has offered over the past 12 months and looks forward to a very exciting 2026 for Team BMN – a year that will be like no other.

Northampton Saints and Travis Perkins deliver Christmas presents to the community

The Big Christmas Toy and Hamper Collection is a major feature of the long-standing partnership.

Draper Tools confirms double acquisition

Van Vault and Defender Lighting were formerly part of Toolstream which has entered administration.

Marley launches Winter Wellness campaign

The partnership with men’s mental health charity TOUGH TO TALK, shines a light on the growing mental health challenges faced by construction workers.

Premier Forest Products secures two Arnold Laver sites

The acquisition strengthens Premier Forest’s presence in two regions and supports its long-term plans to build a sustainable UK-wide network.

Beatsons Building Supplies buys Orchard Timber

The acquisition not only safeguards jobs at Orchard Timber Products but ensures continuity for employees, customers, and suppliers across Scotland.

Thornbridge Timber returns to independent Scottish ownership

The transaction sees Rodger Group Holdings acquire the Motherwell trading operation together with the Thornbridge brand and associated intellectual property,

Toolstream enters administration

The Yeovil-based business has announced that 111 staff have lost their jobs.

Forterra and NHBC help apprentices build skills for a changing industry

The collaboration sees Bison Precast, a Forterra brand, supply its Jetfloor system to NHBC’s Groundwork and Substructure course at the training hub in Lichfield.

JELD-WEN safety drive sees uplift in measures to keep pedestrians safe

Increased pedestrian walkways and vehicle segregation are among the initiatives introduced across its Sheffield site.

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