BMF Archives - Professional Builders Merchant

Shadow Business Minister steps in to speak at BMF Members Conference

|Date: 10 Sep 2026

Shadow Business Minister steps in to speak at BMF Members Conference

The BMF has announced a change to the speaker line-up at its Annual Members Conference on 17 September wi ...

The BMF has announced a change to the speaker line-up at its Annual Members Conference on 17 September with newly appointed Conservative Shadow Business Minister Bradley Thomas MP now set to take to t ...

10 Sep 2026
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BMBI shows Q2 merchant sales down -1.2% year-on-year as prices rise and volumes fall

|Date: 03 Sep 2026

BMBI shows Q2 merchant sales down -1.2% year-on-year as prices rise and volumes fall

The BMBI report for Q2 2026 reflects a subdued construction market, with year-on-year sales of building m ...

The BMBI report for Q2 2026 reflects a subdued construction market, with year-on-year sales of building materials down in volume but up in price. ...

03 Sep 2026
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Shortlists announced for BMF Individual Excellence Awards

|Date: 26 Aug 2026

Shortlists announced for BMF Individual Excellence Awards

The BMF has announced nominations for three awards recognising people in BMF member companies who are “ma ...

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

26 Aug 2026
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Industry leaders to “champion women at BMF Conference panel session”

|Date: 13 Aug 2026

Industry leaders to “champion women at BMF Conference panel session”

Four of the building materials industry’s most successful female leaders will lead a panel discussion at ...

Four of the building materials industry’s most successful female leaders will lead a panel discussion at the BMF Members’ Conference in September dedicated to Women Leading in Building Materials. ...

13 Aug 2026
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New Data Excellence Award recognises suppliers leading the way in product data

|Date: 04 Aug 2026

New Data Excellence Award recognises suppliers leading the way in product data

Set to be announced at the BMF Members’ Day Awards Dinner in September, six building product suppliers ha ...

Set to be announced at the BMF Members’ Day Awards Dinner in September, six building product suppliers have been shortlisted for the inaugural Data Yard Data Excellence Award. ...

04 Aug 2026
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Merchant sector responds to new PM’s pledges on housing and vocational training

|Date: 29 Jul 2026

Merchant sector responds to new PM’s pledges on housing and vocational training

Since assuming office, new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has indicated a commitment to construction and hou ...

Since assuming office, new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has indicated a commitment to construction and housing delivery including greater emphasis on skills and vocational training. PBM considers respo ...

29 Jul 2026
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Hannah Spencer MP visits new Henshaws branch in Denton

|Date: 28 Jul 2026

Hannah Spencer MP visits new Henshaws branch in Denton

Hannah Spencer MP has visited Henshaws Roofing & Building Supplies' recently opened branch in Denton as p ...

Hannah Spencer MP has visited Henshaws Roofing & Building Supplies' recently opened branch in Denton as part of an ongoing BMF programme. ...

28 Jul 2026
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Six merchants shortlisted for BMF Training Company of the Year

|Date: 13 Jul 2026

Six merchants shortlisted for BMF Training Company of the Year

The Builders Merchants Federation has announced the six companies nominated for the prestigious BMF Train ...

The Builders Merchants Federation has announced the six companies nominated for the prestigious BMF Training Company of the Year 2026 title. ...

13 Jul 2026
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“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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