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Huws Gray Expands with Sandysike Builders Merchants Acquisition

Huws Gray expands in the North West with its acquisition of Sandysike Builders Merchants, strengthening its reach in Cumbria and into South West Scotland.

COVID-19 App Self-Isolation Disrupts Building Materials Supply Chain

NHS COVID-19 app pings are causing major labour shortages in the building materials supply chain, leading to delays and urgent calls for industry exemptions.

UK HGV Driver Shortage Delays Builders’ Merchants Deliveries

UK HGV driver shortage is causing major delays and failed deliveries for builders' merchants. Learn what's behind the crisis and how it's affecting construction.

Graham Plumbers Merchant Sold to Wolseley and UK Plumbing Supplies

Saint-Gobain sells Graham Plumbers Merchant to Wolseley and UK Plumbing Supplies, with most branches and branding going to UKPS in a major industry reshuffle.

Positive momentum for merchants' sales

Builders' Merchant Company Ltd Completes Strategic Management Buyout

Builders' Merchant Company Ltd completes a management buyout, appoints new directors, and outlines growth plans to expand beyond four branches in five years.

BMF Young Achiever Awards 2021: Nominations Now Open

Nominate rising stars under 35 for the BMF Young Achiever Awards 2021. Celebrate talent in merchant and supplier roles. Deadline: 31 July. Winners in September.

CLC Unveils Construct Zero Website to Drive Net Zero Goals

The CLC launches its Construct Zero website to centralize net zero initiatives in construction, promoting sustainability and industry-wide collaboration.

BMF Launches New Apprentice Scheme to Support Future Merchant Leaders

The BMF’s new Level 3 apprentice scheme helps future merchant managers grow with virtual training, workplace learning, and merchant management certification.

BMF Backs COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign for Safe Workplace Return

BMF urges builders’ merchants to support COVID-19 vaccine uptake, providing NHS-backed tools to protect staff and ensure a safer workplace return

Recycled brick gets commercial funding

K-Briq is a sustainable brick made from recycled materials. Double the insulation properties of existing bricks and blocks, & can be made in a range of colors.

First BMF Net Zero Carbon Business Champions Lead Construction Industry Sustainability

Four BMF members join the CLC’s Net Zero carbon initiative, sharing plans to reduce emissions and drive sustainability across the UK construction supply chain.