The National Federation of Builders has commented on the Government’s announcement of amendments to the Building Safety Levy (BSL) regulations which “confirm definitions and remove the proposed exemption for Medium Sized Sites.”

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The IPG has appointed highly respected industry leader, Dean Jepson, as its new Managing Director.

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Bromley-based Simply Plumbing & Bathrooms has recently joined NBG, while existing Partner BuildLand is expanding its presence in the West Midlands with new Solihull branch.

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Premier Forest Products reflects on a landmark year of strategic growth and expansion which has “transformed the business into one of the UK’s largest independent timber and timber processing groups.”

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The family behind The Walsall Wheelbarrow Company has issued a strong message to warn that “new steel tariffs risk damaging the very manufacturers Britain needs.”

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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 BMF Campus.

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PBM reports back from the recent NMBS Conference in Alicante.

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Circular pallet recovery scheme The Pallet LOOP is celebrating two years of operation with major milestones achieved.

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Lawsons Group has called on the government to introduce Fair Tax Mark accreditation as a requirement for all companies bidding on public sector construction and housebuilding contracts.

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Howarth Timber & Building Supplies has been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026, in partnership with WorkL, recognising the company’s commitment to “employee wellbeing, engagement, and creating a positive workplace culture across its nationwide network.”

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