SR Timber’s first community event raises £1,230 for the British Heart...

The Family Fun Day event came about after the company looked at ways to support both its chosen charity and the local community close to its HQ in Huthwaite

Willmott Dixon encourages supply chain to join Considerate Constructors Scheme

Willmott Dixon says it is making a huge commitment to ensuring a considerate supply chain by asking its top-tier supply chain partners to register with the Considerate Constructors Scheme

Recognition for East Anglian roofing boss

Jackie Biswell, who set up Apex Roofing, has won ‘Most Outstanding Female in Roofing – East Anglia’ category in Build magazine’s ‘2019 Leading Women in Build & Construction’ awards

Counter-terrorism chief to speak at BMF All-Industry Conference

Richard Walton led London’s Counter Terrorism Command both during the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the London Olympic and Paralympic Games

Construction output rises despite Brexit uncertainty

Figures published by the Office of National Statistics show that the UK construction sector grew by 2.1% during September to November 2018, compared with the previous three months.

OX Tools UK joins the BMF

The tool manufacturer is the latest supplier to join the Federation, which is the voice of the builders’ merchants industry.

Off-site would help with Shelter’s three million social homes vision

Insulation specialist Actis says off-site construction methods will play a key part in delivering the social homes Shelter says England needs to combat homelessness.

Watts Roofing Supplies to open in Cambridge

The independent roofing merchant is due to open its third branch in Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire on February 1.

BMF training receives CPD accreditation

The Federation has gained independent accreditation for its training courses through the CPD Certification Service

MSA Safety welcome tightened criteria to reflect real-life usage

In April 2018, MSA was instrumental in changing EN 353-1:2014 test standards to the revised standard EN 353-1:2018