Industry Archives - Professional Builders Merchant

Rainy Day Trust highlights Christmas fundraising drive

|Date: 12 Dec 2024

Rainy Day Trust highlights Christmas fundraising drive

Whilst its important work continues all year round, Christmas is a critical time of year for industry cha ...

Whilst its important work continues all year round, Christmas is a critical time of year for industry charity, the Rainy Day Trust. ...

12 Dec 2024
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“Increased activity expected” according to latest RICS UK Construction Monitor

|Date: 01 Aug 2024

“Increased activity expected” according to latest RICS UK Construction Monitor

Latest RICS survey shows the industry is predicting a rise in residential construction, but cites “issues ...

Latest RICS survey shows the industry is predicting a rise in residential construction, but cites “issues with finance, planning and skills shortages.” ...

01 Aug 2024
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CITB industry forecast outlines workforce challenge

|Date: 16 May 2024

CITB industry forecast outlines workforce challenge

The annual industry forecast from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) highlights the “continu ...

The annual industry forecast from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) highlights the “continuing persistent gap between what the UK needs to keep up with demand and the workforce available ...

16 May 2024
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Spring Budget 2024: construction industry responses

|Date: 07 Mar 2024

Spring Budget 2024: construction industry responses

Following the Spring Budget Statement from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, PBM rounds up a number of responses fr ...

Following the Spring Budget Statement from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, PBM rounds up a number of responses from the merchant and construction sector: ...

07 Mar 2024
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IBMG outlines considerations of selecting a new ERP system

|Date: 06 Jul 2021

IBMG outlines considerations of selecting a new ERP system

The Independent Builders’ Merchant Group discusses the decision making process behind its new K8 ERP solu ...

The Independent Builders’ Merchant Group discusses the decision making process behind its new K8 ERP solution from Kerridge CS. ...

06 Jul 2021
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UK merchant sector Top 20 – 2020 calendar year

|Date: 26 Mar 2021

UK merchant sector Top 20 – 2020 calendar year

2021 Top 20 merchants: As published in our April 2021 edition, PBM presents the annual ‘league table’ cou ...

2021 Top 20 merchants: As published in our April 2021 edition, PBM presents the annual ‘league table’ countdown of the UK merchant sector’s largest businesses throughout 2020. ...

26 Mar 2021
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Huws Gray acquires Builders Supplies (West Coast)

|Date: 02 Feb 2021

Huws Gray acquires Builders Supplies (West Coast)

Huws Gray is continuing its strategic expansion plans with the acquisition of Builders Supplies (West Coa ...

Huws Gray is continuing its strategic expansion plans with the acquisition of Builders Supplies (West Coast) Ltd, based in North West Lancashire. ...

02 Feb 2021
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Pasquill introduces single storey timber frame extension kit

|Date: 01 Feb 2021

Pasquill introduces single storey timber frame extension kit

Pasquill has launched a single storey timber frame extension kit which can be assembled in a day - and is ...

Pasquill has launched a single storey timber frame extension kit which can be assembled in a day - and is available for sale via the merchant sector. ...

01 Feb 2021
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h&b reaches 100 merchant members

|Date: 26 May 2020

h&b reaches 100 merchant members

h&b has reached the milestone of 100+ merchant members, all privately-owned family businesses. ...

h&b has reached the milestone of 100+ merchant members, all privately-owned family businesses. ...

26 May 2020
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UK merchant sector Top 20 – 2019 calendar year

|Date: 06 Mar 2020

UK merchant sector Top 20 – 2019 calendar year

As published in our February 2020 edition, PBM presents the annual Top 20 countdown of the UK merchant se ...

As published in our February 2020 edition, PBM presents the annual Top 20 countdown of the UK merchant sector’s largest businesses (based on 2019 turnover). ...

06 Mar 2020
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