Trade organisations Archives - Professional Builders Merchant

Recent surveys reveal ongoing appetite for home improvement

|Date: 16 Jun 2026

Recent surveys reveal ongoing appetite for home improvement

Despite the sustained market downturn, recent research from the Federation of Master Builders State of th ...

Despite the sustained market downturn, recent research from the Federation of Master Builders State of the Trade report highlights that the three most common projects its members are undertaking are r ...

16 Jun 2026
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FMB and CIOB report highlights sustained challenges for SME builders

|Date: 10 Apr 2026

FMB and CIOB report highlights sustained challenges for SME builders

The latest State of Trade Survey from the CIOB and the FMB warns that construction SMEs “face mounting co ...

The latest State of Trade Survey from the CIOB and the FMB warns that construction SMEs “face mounting cost pressures and insolvencies despite continuous growth.” ...

10 Apr 2026
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Logistics UK welcomes measures to reflect the “operational realities” of commercial EV adoption

|Date: 07 Apr 2026

Logistics UK welcomes measures to reflect the “operational realities” of commercial EV adoption

The new Zero Emission Truck and Van Grants and the extension of the Depot Charging Scheme is the practica ...

The new Zero Emission Truck and Van Grants and the extension of the Depot Charging Scheme is the practical support industry needs “to move the needle on electric commercial vehicle adoption.” So says ...

07 Apr 2026
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Vaillant joins the Builders Merchants Federation

|Date: 01 Apr 2026

Vaillant joins the Builders Merchants Federation

Vaillant, the leading heating manufacturer with a history dating back 150 years, is the latest in a growi ...

Vaillant, the leading heating manufacturer with a history dating back 150 years, is the latest in a growing community of plumbing and heating specialists to join the BMF. ...

01 Apr 2026
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The Future Homes Standard: the industry responds

|Date: 26 Mar 2026

The Future Homes Standard: the industry responds

After much delay, the Government has finally published its long-awaited Future Homes Standard. PBM rounds ...

After much delay, the Government has finally published its long-awaited Future Homes Standard. PBM rounds up a number of views and perspectives from the industry. ...

26 Mar 2026
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NFB warns that “Spring Forecast puts pressure on Autumn budget”

|Date: 05 Mar 2026

NFB warns that “Spring Forecast puts pressure on Autumn budget”

The National Federation of Builders has issued a response to the Spring Forecast 2026, highlighting the n ...

The National Federation of Builders has issued a response to the Spring Forecast 2026, highlighting the need for planning reform. ...

05 Mar 2026
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Industry reaction to the Warm Homes Plan

|Date: 22 Jan 2026

Industry reaction to the Warm Homes Plan

PBM presents a number of responses to the Government's Warm Homes Plan proposals from across the construc ...

PBM presents a number of responses to the Government's Warm Homes Plan proposals from across the construction industry. ...

22 Jan 2026
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Construction industry responds to 2025 Autumn Budget

|Date: 26 Nov 2025

Construction industry responds to 2025 Autumn Budget

PBM presents a number of reactions from the construction sector - including merchants, manufacturers and ...

PBM presents a number of reactions from the construction sector - including merchants, manufacturers and trade organisations - to the Autumn Budget. ...

26 Nov 2025
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MARC issues a reminder for merchants concerning radiator compliance

|Date: 21 Oct 2025

MARC issues a reminder for merchants concerning radiator compliance

As part of its ongoing efforts to uphold legal standards and ensure transparency in product performance a ...

As part of its ongoing efforts to uphold legal standards and ensure transparency in product performance and advertising claims across the sector, the Manufacturers’ Association of Radiators and Convec ...

21 Oct 2025
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SEMA urges merchants not to forget the importance of racking safety training

|Date: 11 Jul 2025

SEMA urges merchants not to forget the importance of racking safety training

Nick Betteley, President of the Storage Equipment Manufacturers’ Association, emphasises the need for ong ...

Nick Betteley, President of the Storage Equipment Manufacturers’ Association, emphasises the need for ongoing checks to ensure the safety of staff and customers. ...

11 Jul 2025
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