BMF urges “fresh impetus” on housing targets
The Builders Merchants Federation has called for “fresh impetus” from Government to ensure it can deliver its target of 1.5 million new homes.
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Bence Builders Merchants welcomes local MP in BMF-arranged constituency visit
Cheltenham MP Max Wilkinson recently visited Bence Builders Merchants, a well-known and long-established business in the town, as part of the BMF’s industry and parliamen...
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Former Labour Shadow Minister adds voice to BMF concerns over taxation proposals
Gordon Banks, a former Labour Shadow Minister, has joined fellow BMF members to voice concerns about the impact of proposed changes to business taxation.
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Momentum slows, according to latest UK Construction PMI
According to the findings of the latest UK Construction PMI from S&P Global, UK construction companies indicated “a loss of momentum at the end of 2024.”
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Editor’s Viewpoint: Weathering the storm
In the Viewpoint column of PBM’s January 2025 issue, editor Paul Davies reflects on the current state of the market.
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Latest BMBI report shows merchant sales rally with a +7.3% month-on-month increase
The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report, published in December, shows builders’ merchants’ total value sales in October were +7.3% higher than September...
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Construction Leadership Council Material Supply Chain Group statement, December 17 2024
The final statement of 2024 from the Construction Leadership Council’s Material Supply Chain Group “continues to report good levels of product availability overall.”
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Rainy Day Trust highlights Christmas fundraising drive
Whilst its important work continues all year round, Christmas is a critical time of year for industry charity, the Rainy Day Trust.
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“Challenges continue for builders’ merchant sales in Q3 2024,” according to latest BMBI report
Despite the difficulties, the BMBI is accentuating the positive and suggests an upturn may be in sight for the builders’ merchant sector.
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Bradfords enters low carbon research partnership with University of Plymouth
A new project sees Bradfords Building Supplies partner with University of Plymouth to research the barriers to the uptake of low carbon materials.
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