Industry Archives - Professional Builders Merchant

Rainy Day Trust highlights Christmas fundraising drive

Paul — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 11:11:03 +0000

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

The post Rainy Day Trust highlights Christmas fundraising drive appeared first on Professional Builders Merchant.

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

Paul — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 07:30:13 +0000

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

The post “Increased activity expected” according to latest RICS UK Construction Monitor appeared first on Professional Builders Merchant.

CITB industry forecast outlines workforce challenge

Paul — Thu, 16 May 2024 17:00:51 +0000

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 to meet the challenge.”

The post CITB industry forecast outlines workforce challenge appeared first on Professional Builders Merchant.

Spring Budget 2024: construction industry responses

Paul — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 09:57:21 +0000

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

The post Spring Budget 2024: construction industry responses appeared first on Professional Builders Merchant.

IBMG outlines considerations of selecting a new ERP system

Abbie Smith — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 13:21:24 +0000

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

The post IBMG outlines considerations of selecting a new ERP system appeared first on Professional Builders Merchant.

UK merchant sector Top 20 – 2020 calendar year

Paul — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 08:45:36 +0000

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.

The post UK merchant sector Top 20 – 2020 calendar year appeared first on Professional Builders Merchant.

Huws Gray acquires Builders Supplies (West Coast)

Abbie Smith — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 10:52:25 +0000

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

The post Huws Gray acquires Builders Supplies (West Coast) appeared first on Professional Builders Merchant.

Pasquill introduces single storey timber frame extension kit

Abbie Smith — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 13:00:42 +0000

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.

The post Pasquill introduces single storey timber frame extension kit appeared first on Professional Builders Merchant.

h&b reaches 100 merchant members

Abbie Smith — Tue, 26 May 2020 12:30:00 +0000

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

The post h&b reaches 100 merchant members appeared first on Professional Builders Merchant.

UK merchant sector Top 20 – 2019 calendar year

Paul — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 08:30:52 +0000

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).

The post UK merchant sector Top 20 – 2019 calendar year appeared first on Professional Builders Merchant.