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.

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

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wienerberger UK & Ireland has achieved independent Code for Construction Product Information assessment for its Roof Tiles & Fittings product set.

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

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Data Yard, the industry-owned data pool established by BMF and NMBS, has reached another milestone with the “next wave of 30 suppliers signed up to share their product data on the new platform.”

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Data Yard has gained support from two of the largest merchant groups in the industry, with Travis Perkins plc and Selco Builders Warehouse joining the platform as external shareholders.

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DART Tool Group declares it has identified a common challenge in the builders’ merchant sector, stating that “customer loyalty isn’t the issue — basket size is.” Business Development Director Keith Johnston shares the simple strategies that will help merchants maximise sales.

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Wienerberger's Paul Instrell explains why product transparency is no longer optional in a construction industry increasingly defined by regulatory scrutiny, environmental responsibility and safety demands.

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Building Materials Digital Services has signed agreements with the first five suppliers to share their product data on the new industry data pool platform, which has now been branded 'Data Yard'. 

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Cowal Building and Plumbing Supplies, the family-run merchant and a founding Partner of National Buying Group (NBG), has acquired Neilson’s Joinery Superstore.

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