BMF Archives - Professional Builders Merchant

“Subdued demand and ongoing challenges” outlined in latest CLC Material Supply Chain Group bulletin

|Date: 09 Jul 2026

“Subdued demand and ongoing challenges” outlined in latest CLC Material Supply Chain Group bulletin

The latest CLC statement highlights ongoing challenges relating to higher input costs, weak consumer conf ...

The latest CLC statement highlights ongoing challenges relating to higher input costs, weak consumer confidence and ongoing economic and political uncertainty. ...

09 Jul 2026
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Wrekin boosts customer support with opening of new Civils Hub

|Date: 07 Jul 2026

Wrekin boosts customer support with opening of new Civils Hub

Wrekin and Geoworks have has opened a brand-new customer experience centre to showcase UK-based manufactu ...

Wrekin and Geoworks have has opened a brand-new customer experience centre to showcase UK-based manufacturing excellence. ...

07 Jul 2026
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BMF backs Regional Building Foundation

|Date: 30 Jun 2026

BMF backs Regional Building Foundation

BMF backs Regional Building Foundation to help deliver more high-quality homes and stronger communities. ...

BMF backs Regional Building Foundation to help deliver more high-quality homes and stronger communities. ...

30 Jun 2026
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CPD Accreditation secured for BMF Campus Building Block Programme

|Date: 25 Jun 2026

CPD Accreditation secured for BMF Campus Building Block Programme

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) and its learning technology partner Cortexa have announced “signi ...

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) and its learning technology partner Cortexa have announced “significant milestone” for its flagship Building Block training programme, available online through ...

25 Jun 2026
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BMF “downgrades building materials sales forecast for 2026”

|Date: 15 Jun 2026

BMF “downgrades building materials sales forecast for 2026”

Citing “geopolitical uncertainty, subdued consumer confidence and weak economic conditions,” the Builders ...

Citing “geopolitical uncertainty, subdued consumer confidence and weak economic conditions,” the Builders Merchants Federation has downgraded its baseline forecast for 2026 from +2.3% to -1.8%. ...

15 Jun 2026
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Data Yard product data platform passes major milestone

|Date: 11 May 2026

Data Yard product data platform passes major milestone

Data Yard has reached a significant milestone, securing 75 supplier members within its first year. ...

Data Yard has reached a significant milestone, securing 75 supplier members within its first year. ...

11 May 2026
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Joseph Parr Broomfields marks ten years in Bradford with local MP visit

|Date: 05 May 2026

Joseph Parr Broomfields marks ten years in Bradford with local MP visit

How builders’ merchants are managing to supply the materials and products needed in the drive to build 1½ ...

How builders’ merchants are managing to supply the materials and products needed in the drive to build 1½ million new homes — despite difficult headwinds and cost pressures — was top of the agenda dur ...

05 May 2026
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Magnet joins the BMF

|Date: 01 May 2026

Magnet joins the BMF

The BMF has announced that kitchen specialist Magnet has joined the trade body, further strengthening its ...

The BMF has announced that kitchen specialist Magnet has joined the trade body, further strengthening its presence in the category. ...

01 May 2026
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IoBM Conference aims to look to the future of merchanting

|Date: 27 Apr 2026

IoBM Conference aims to look to the future of merchanting

The Institute of Builders Merchants (IoBM) has announced the venue, host and theme, for its third confere ...

The Institute of Builders Merchants (IoBM) has announced the venue, host and theme, for its third conference. ...

27 Apr 2026
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Data Yard hits merchant landmark as it marks first anniversary

|Date: 16 Apr 2026

Data Yard hits merchant landmark as it marks first anniversary

Data Yard, the industry-owned data pool, has achieved another milestone with the announcement of its 11th ...

Data Yard, the industry-owned data pool, has achieved another milestone with the announcement of its 11th shareholder, MKM Building Supplies. ...

16 Apr 2026
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