BMF Archives - Professional Builders Merchant

First suppliers sign up to ‘Data Yard’ industry data pool initiative

|Date: 15 Sep 2025

First suppliers sign up to ‘Data Yard’ industry data pool initiative

Building Materials Digital Services has signed agreements with the first five suppliers to share their pr ...

Building Materials Digital Services has signed agreements with the first five suppliers to share their product data on the new industry data pool platform, which has now been branded 'Data Yard'. ...

15 Sep 2025
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David Smith St Ives showcases timber engineering in BMF-arranged Metro-Mayor in visit

|Date: 08 Sep 2025

David Smith St Ives showcases timber engineering in BMF-arranged Metro-Mayor in visit

As part of the BMF’s ‘industry and parliament’ programme, Metro-Mayor Paul Bristow visited David Smith St ...

As part of the BMF’s ‘industry and parliament’ programme, Metro-Mayor Paul Bristow visited David Smith St Ives to see how timber engineering is driving sustainable construction. ...

08 Sep 2025
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BMBI report reveals “sales increase at builders’ merchants for second quarter”

|Date: 02 Sep 2025

BMBI report reveals “sales increase at builders’ merchants for second quarter”

Figures released in the latest BMF Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) confirm sales growth for the s ...

Figures released in the latest BMF Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) confirm sales growth for the second successive quarter, following two years of consistent declines, but “the outlook is far f ...

02 Sep 2025
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BMF confirms shortlists for Building & Marketing Excellence Awards

|Date: 01 Sep 2025

BMF confirms shortlists for Building & Marketing Excellence Awards

The BMF has announced the nominations for three awards for individuals working in Member companies who ar ...

The BMF has announced the nominations for three awards for individuals working in Member companies who are “making an exceptional contribution to the building materials sector.” ...

01 Sep 2025
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PHMI figures show “plumbing & heating merchants’ Q2 value sales up +2.0% year-on-year”

|Date: 26 Aug 2025

PHMI figures show “plumbing & heating merchants’ Q2 value sales up +2.0% year-on-year”

The latest Plumbing & Heating Merchant Index (PHMI) report, published in August, shows Q2 2025 total valu ...

The latest Plumbing & Heating Merchant Index (PHMI) report, published in August, shows Q2 2025 total value sales through specialist Plumbing & Heating merchants were up +2.0% compared to Q2 2024. ...

26 Aug 2025
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Epicor confirms support for Industry Data Pool

|Date: 20 Aug 2025

Epicor confirms support for Industry Data Pool

Epicor has become one of the first external shareholders in Building Materials Digital Services, the indu ...

Epicor has become one of the first external shareholders in Building Materials Digital Services, the industry‑owned venture developing the Data Yard — a centralised Industry Data Pool. ...

20 Aug 2025
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BMF celebrates teamwork in action at Mastermerchant Challenge!

|Date: 15 Aug 2025

BMF celebrates teamwork in action at Mastermerchant Challenge!

The BMF’s annual Mastermerchant Challenge is designed to foster teamwork and self-discovery by immersing ...

The BMF’s annual Mastermerchant Challenge is designed to foster teamwork and self-discovery by immersing participants in a series of demanding yet enjoyable activities. ...

15 Aug 2025
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“Future of Merchanting” tops the agenda for BMF Members Conference

|Date: 07 Aug 2025

“Future of Merchanting” tops the agenda for BMF Members Conference

The BMF has revealed further details about its forthcoming Annual Members Conference, including more Awar ...

The BMF has revealed further details about its forthcoming Annual Members Conference, including more Awards nominees and details of key sessions to be led by industry expert Steve Collinge. ...

07 Aug 2025
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First industry shareholders announced for new “Industry Data Pool”

|Date: 24 Jul 2025

First industry shareholders announced for new “Industry Data Pool”

Building Materials Digital Services Ltd, the joint venture between the BMF and NMBS established to provid ...

Building Materials Digital Services Ltd, the joint venture between the BMF and NMBS established to provide an industry-owned Industry Data Pool (IDP), has announced the company’s first five external s ...

24 Jul 2025
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Six merchant firms shortlisted in BMF Training Awards

|Date: 14 Jul 2025

Six merchant firms shortlisted in BMF Training Awards

The Builders Merchants Federation has announced the six companies that have been nominated for the title ...

The Builders Merchants Federation has announced the six companies that have been nominated for the title BMF Training Company of the Year 2025. ...

14 Jul 2025
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