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		<title>CHIC launches “enhanced Merchants Framework”</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/chic-communities-and-housing-investment-consortium-launches-enhanced-merchants-framework/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 13:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/chic-merchants-framework-2-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="CHIC has announced its new Merchants Framework, designed to support social landlords with a compliant and flexible route to procure building materials and merchant services." decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/chic-merchants-framework-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/chic-merchants-framework-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/chic-merchants-framework-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/chic-merchants-framework-2-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/chic-merchants-framework-2.jpg 1117w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>CHIC has announced its new Merchants Framework, designed to support social landlords with a compliant and flexible route to procure building materials and merchant services.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/chic-communities-and-housing-investment-consortium-launches-enhanced-merchants-framework/">CHIC launches “enhanced Merchants Framework”</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Bradfords and James Latham “address demand through a revised supply model”</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/bradfords-and-james-latham-address-demand-through-a-revised-supply-model/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 10:30:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="199" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/james-latham-bradfords-1-300x199.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Bradfords and James Latham outline how their strategic partnership has allowed the merchant to transform its specialist timber product offering." decoding="async" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/james-latham-bradfords-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/james-latham-bradfords-1-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/james-latham-bradfords-1-768x510.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/james-latham-bradfords-1-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/james-latham-bradfords-1.jpg 1123w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Bradfords and James Latham outline how their strategic partnership has allowed the merchant to transform its specialist timber product offering.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/bradfords-and-james-latham-address-demand-through-a-revised-supply-model/">Bradfords and James Latham “address demand through a revised supply model”</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>“The challenges facing the UK construction industry show no signs of easing” — CLC Material Supply Chain Group statement, March 2026</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/challenges-facing-uk-construction-industry-show-no-signs-of-easing-clc-material-supply-chain-group-statement-march-2026/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/?p=41229</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/CLC-BMF-CPA-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="The Construction Leadership Council’s Material Supply Chain Group has presented its latest update (dated 28 April 2026)." decoding="async" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/CLC-BMF-CPA-300x200.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/CLC-BMF-CPA-768x512.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/CLC-BMF-CPA-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/CLC-BMF-CPA.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Co-chaired by BMF CEO John Newcomb and Construction Products Association CEO Peter Caplehorn, the Construction Leadership Council’s Material Supply Chain Group has presented its latest update (dated 30th March, 2026).</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/challenges-facing-uk-construction-industry-show-no-signs-of-easing-clc-material-supply-chain-group-statement-march-2026/">“The challenges facing the UK construction industry show no signs of easing” — CLC Material Supply Chain Group statement, March 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Industry support for “tough new action on late payments”</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/industry-support-for-tough-new-action-on-late-payments/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/government-crackdown-late-payments-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="In a move that should have positive benefits for the merchant sector, the FMB and the NFB have both expressed their support for the Government’s “late‑payment crackdown”." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/government-crackdown-late-payments-300x200.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/government-crackdown-late-payments-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/government-crackdown-late-payments-768x512.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/government-crackdown-late-payments-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/government-crackdown-late-payments-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/government-crackdown-late-payments.jpg 1624w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>In a move that should have positive benefits for the merchant sector, the FMB and the NFB have both expressed their support for the Government’s “late‑payment crackdown”.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/industry-support-for-tough-new-action-on-late-payments/">Industry support for “tough new action on late payments”</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Wolseley announces “strategic supply chain investment to accelerate renewables transition”</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/wolseley-distribution-centre-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Wolseley Group is investing in the transformation of its Measham Distribution Centre into a dedicated fulfilment centre to enhance its ability to meet rising demand for low carbon heating solutions." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/wolseley-distribution-centre-300x200.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/wolseley-distribution-centre-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/wolseley-distribution-centre-768x512.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/wolseley-distribution-centre-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/wolseley-distribution-centre-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/wolseley-distribution-centre.jpg 1900w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Wolseley Group is investing in the transformation of its Measham Distribution Centre into a dedicated fulfilment centre to enhance its ability to meet rising demand for low carbon heating solutions.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/wolseley-announces-strategic-supply-chain-investment-to-accelerate-renewables-transition/">Wolseley announces “strategic supply chain investment to accelerate renewables transition”</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Construction Leadership Council Material Supply Chain Group statement, April 2025</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/construction-leadership-council-material-supply-chain-group-statement-april-2025/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:08:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/CLC-BMF-CPA-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="The Construction Leadership Council’s Material Supply Chain Group has presented its latest update (dated 28 April 2026)." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/CLC-BMF-CPA-300x200.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/CLC-BMF-CPA-768x512.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/CLC-BMF-CPA-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/CLC-BMF-CPA.jpg 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Co-chaired by BMF CEO John Newcomb and Construction Products Association CEO Peter Caplehorn, the Construction Leadership Council’s Material Supply Chain Group has presented its latest update.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/construction-leadership-council-material-supply-chain-group-statement-april-2025/">Construction Leadership Council Material Supply Chain Group statement, April 2025</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Construction Leadership Council Material Supply Chain Group statement, March 21 2025</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/construction-leadership-council-material-supply-chain-group-statement-march-21-2025/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 09:50:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/CLC-BMF-CPA-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="The Construction Leadership Council’s Material Supply Chain Group has presented its latest update (dated 28 April 2026)." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/CLC-BMF-CPA-300x200.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/CLC-BMF-CPA-768x512.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/CLC-BMF-CPA-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/CLC-BMF-CPA.jpg 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Co-chaired by BMF CEO John Newcomb and Construction Products Association CEO Peter Caplehorn, the Construction Leadership Council’s Material Supply Chain Group has presented its first statement of 2025.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/construction-leadership-council-material-supply-chain-group-statement-march-21-2025/">Construction Leadership Council Material Supply Chain Group statement, March 21 2025</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Construction Leadership Council Material Supply Chain Group statement, December 17 2024</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The final statement of 2024 from the Construction Leadership Council’s Material Supply Chain Group “continues to report good levels of product availability overall.”</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/construction-leadership-council-material-supply-chain-group-statement-december-17-2024/">Construction Leadership Council Material Supply Chain Group statement, December 17 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>CLC Material Supply Chain Group statement, November 27 2024</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/clc-material-supply-chain-group-statement-27-november-2024/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 16:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The latest report from the Construction Leadership Council’s Material Supply Chain Group “shows good levels of product availability overall.”</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/clc-material-supply-chain-group-statement-27-november-2024/">CLC Material Supply Chain Group statement, November 27 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>CLC Material Supply Chain Group statement, October 30 2024</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/clc-material-supply-chain-group-statement-october-30-2024/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Construction Leadership Council’s Material Supply Chain Group’s latest report “continues to show good levels of product availability as we move into the final quarter of the year.”</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/clc-material-supply-chain-group-statement-october-30-2024/">CLC Material Supply Chain Group statement, October 30 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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