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Operating expenses surge for BMF members image
Operating expenses surge for BMF members
24 April, 2026
Nearly half of respondents to a survey report annual operating expenses have increased by more than £500,000.
NFRC launches "Cut the Dust" campaign against silica exposure image
NFRC launches "Cut the Dust" campaign against silica exposure
National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has launched Cut the Dust, a major new industry-wide campaign aimed at tackling the dangers of respirable crystalline silica (RCS) dust exposure across the roofing sector.
BMF Members' Conference to showcase Italian perspective image
BMF Members' Conference to showcase Italian perspective
Daniele Moretti, General Coordinator of 4BILD, an Italian network for the distribution of building materials, will present an Italian perspective at the BMF Annual Members' Conference in September, sharing his organisation’s experience across Northern Italy.
NMBS reports record turnout to 2026 exhibition image
NMBS reports record turnout to 2026 exhibition
The NMBS Exhibition took place the Coventry Building Society Arena on 15-16 April 2026, bringing together merchants and suppliers with a focus on networking, commercial opportunities, and sharing industry knowledge.
Russell Roof Tiles helps purchase new motorbike for blood charity image
Russell Roof Tiles helps purchase new motorbike for blood charity
Russell Roof Tiles has supported the Shropshire, Staffordshire, and Cheshire Blood Bikes (SSCBB) since 2016, raising £71,000. As a result, the charity has purchased a new motorbike named in honour of the company.
Huws Gray launches Pick & Pledge to support staff volunteering image
Huws Gray launches Pick & Pledge to support staff volunteering
Huws Gray has announced the launch of a new initiative designed to support staff in giving back to their local communities.
Selco leaders gear up for ‘Race Across Selco’ charity challenge image
Selco leaders gear up for ‘Race Across Selco’ charity challenge
Selco Builders Warehouse staff will compete in “Race Across Selco”, a fundraising initiative to raise money for its charity partner, Cancer Research UK, and Selco Community Heroes.
Travis Perkins duo completes 200km charity challenge image
Travis Perkins duo completes 200km charity challenge
Two Travis Perkins staff members have tested their mettle to raise just under £3,000 for charity.
South east merchants launch landscaping challenge image
South east merchants launch landscaping challenge
Parker Building Supplies, Chandlers Building Supplies, and Fairalls Builders Merchants have announced a community challenge giving local organisations a chance to win £2,000 worth of landscaping materials.
Four out of five roofing merchants affected by supply issues image
Four out of five roofing merchants affected by supply issues
A survey undertaken in March by MRA Reports showed that just under four in five specialist roofing merchants are experiencing problems with product availability and long lead times.
Wienerberger pilot programme supports care-experienced young people into construction image
Wienerberger pilot programme supports care-experienced young people into construction
Wienerberger UK & Ireland has delivered the first pilot of its Trades of Tomorrow programme, a three-day initiative designed to help care-experienced young people explore careers in construction while responding to the industry’s long-term skills challenge.
Howdens opens Lambeth depot as part of inner-city expansion image
Howdens opens Lambeth depot as part of inner-city expansion
Howdens has opened the doors to a new depot in London's Lambeth, not far from Waterloo Station.
Number of women completing construction apprenticeships triples since 2018 image
Number of women completing construction apprenticeships triples since 2018
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has released figures that demonstrate the increasing number of women pursuing construction training. It is urging more women to consider a career in construction and continue the upward trend.
Data Yard marks first anniversary with new merchant shareholder image
Data Yard marks first anniversary with new merchant shareholder
As it marks its first anniversary, Data Yard has achieved another milestone with the announcement of its 11th shareholder, MKM Building Supplies.
Market analysis forecasts doors and windows market to grow 16% by 2029 image
Market analysis forecasts doors and windows market to grow 16% by 2029
The UK doors and windows industry is forecast to grow by nearly 16% (15.83%) by 2029, according to a full market analysis by Barbour ABI.
Jewson launches petition to "help industry in crisis" image
Jewson launches petition to "help industry in crisis"
Jewson has launched a petition calling on government to get Britain’s building and construction sector out of crisis and into positive economic growth.
Premier Forest Products relaunches NTS Sheffield image
Premier Forest Products relaunches NTS Sheffield
Premier Forest Products has confirmed the full relaunch of the National Timber Systems (NTS) Sheffield manufacturing site following its acquisition of NTS out of administration at the end of 2025.
Majority control of Lawsons gifted to trust image
Majority control of Lawsons gifted to trust
Family shareholders of Lawsons Group have transferred 51% of Lawsons Holdings Limited into an independent ethical trust, as a gift, with no cash consideration.
Robert Price acquires Lliw Building Supplies image
Robert Price acquires Lliw Building Supplies
Robert Price has announced the acquisition of Lliw Building Supplies, further strengthening its presence across South Wales.
Global Stone unveils Global Landscaping brand image
Global Stone unveils Global Landscaping brand
Global Stone has announced the launch of Global Landscaping, a new umbrella brand that will unify the company's portfolio.
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