Carillion collapse: early industry reaction
The aftermath of the collapse and liquidation of Carillion will undoubtedly have far-reaching consequences for the construction sector and beyond.
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Branch Managers in focus for BMF
Places are still available at the next BMF Branch Managers Forum, taking place at the BMF’s head office in Coventry from March 14-15.
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Ken Smith, EH Smith Chairman, passes away
Kenneth (Ken) Howard Avery Smith, Chairman of EH Smith Builders' Merchants, has sadly passed away on Tuesday 28 November 2017 at the age of 99, having worked for the Soli...
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Top 20 Merchant Countdown – PBM needs your support
PBM is currently compiling statistics for the magazine's annual ‘Top 20 merchant countdown’, based on the turnover figures of the sector’s largest businesses and set to a...
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The Budget 2017: BMF summary
BMF Policy & Public Affairs Manager Brett Amphlett provides a detailed snapshot regarding the 'essentials' and implications of the 2017 Budget for the Federation's mercha...
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The Budget 2017: BMF and NFB comment
Reaction and responses continue to come in for this year’s Budget. PBM presents the perspectives of the BMF and the National Federation of Builders (NFB) on the 2017 Budg...
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The 2017 Budget: initial responses
Reaction and responses are coming in for this year's Budget. PBM presents some of the first comments.
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BMBI reports strong Q3 sales for merchants
The latest data released in the Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) shows that builders merchants' Q3 2017 sales performed strongly for the quarter.
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NBG rewards excellence with Supplier Awards
The annual NBG Supplier Awards saw a number of the industry’s leading brands, people and companies awarded honours in recognition of their contribution to business succes...
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Merchant Profile: AllGas Ltd
Thanks to Baxi, PBM gets the scoop on an all-female, independent merchant based in Wakefield.
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