BMF unveils ‘Building a Better Britain’ manifesto
The BMF has presented a series of recommendations for the incoming new government in its latest manifesto, ‘Building a Better Britain’.
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CLC Material Supply Chain Group statement, 26 June 2024
The Construction Leadership Council’s Material Supply Chain Group’s latest update again “continues to show good levels of product availability across the board.”
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Encon hosts inaugural Fire Protection Showcase
The Encon Group recently gathered industry professionals together for its first Passive Fire Protection Showcase.
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All Trades Supplies selects K8 software from KCS
Having evaluated a number of possible solutions, All Trades Supplies elected to work with Kerridge Commercial Systems as the business seeks to “build success from scratch...
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NBG warns merchants to combat “margin erosion”
According to NBG, merchants are facing a growing threat to their profits from “inadequate back-office systems” that are unable to automatically track the increasingly rap...
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Industry call to “Get Britain Building” to drive economic growth
As the General Election approaches, the BMF, FMB and The Building Alliance are calling on the next government to Get Britain Building to help kick start the economy.
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PHMI stats show plumbing & Heating sales “holding steady in Q1 2024”
Figures released by the BMF in the Plumbing & Heating Merchants Index for the first quarter of 2024 paint a picture of a relatively flat market, with prices appearing mor...
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Rainy Day Trust: “We are here to help”
With all attention focused on the General Election, the Rainy Day Trust warns it is easy to forget that a lot of people still have struggles to contend with – from mental...
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Latest S&P Global UK Construction PMI shows sector “gaining momentum”
Growth in the UK construction sector gained momentum during May, with activity and new business increasing at sharper rates than in April according to the latest UK Const...
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BMBI figures show builders’ merchant Q1 sales “dampened by the weather”
BMBI figures for the first quarter of 2024 highlight the continuing challenges in the construction sector, compounded by adverse weather conditions.
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