Encouraging the next generation of building materials’ industry leaders was the focus of the recent Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants City & Awards luncheon. Seven new Freemen were also welcomed into the Company on the day.

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JT Atkinson has confirmed a further three-year commitment to supporting nature recovery across the Yorkshire Dales, becoming Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust’s first Community Conservation Champion.

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SFA Saniflo has announced its relocation to significantly larger premises a short distance from its current location.

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Robert Price, winner of the 2025 BMF Training Company of the Year Award, exemplifies a company whose investment in training has helped differentiate its offer and expand its customer base.

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Research from Jewson, released as part of its annual Trade Trends report, suggests more than half (54%) of builders and tradespeople “think the skills shortage is going to get worse.”

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Scottish heating engineers will now be able to benefit from free air source heat pump training, following the opening of a new Renewables Centre location in Dalgety Bay, Scotland.

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The BMF has appointed Gavin Crane, Chief Executive of Band of Builders, as Chair of the BMF Ambassador Group, which promotes the building materials sector and raises awareness of the diverse range of career opportunities it offers.

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This heating season, Ariston has been hitting the road, visiting merchants and partners across the country with exclusive promotions on its range of heat pumps and boilers.

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Keylite will continue to support merchants and target installers with its interactive Fastest Roof Window on the Road Demo Trailer campaign, returning for 2026.

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

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