BMBI finds Q2 sales slowing at UK builders’ merchants

The total merchant sales for Q2 2019 were down -1.2% against the same period last year. The negative figures were exacerbated by poor trading in June when sales were down by -8.1% year on year, albeit with one less trading day in June 2019.

Travis Perkins wins gold Ministry of Defence award

The gold accolade is a recognition by the Ministry of Defence for companies that support, recruit and develop armed forces personnel and their families, and is being awarded to Travis Perkins for its ongoing commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community.

Deminars demonstrate Sika concrete repair and refurb expertise

The manufacturer will be holding a deminar on Tuesday 10 September at Le Rivage, Copthorne Newcastle to showcase its range of products and technical services to customers

Bobby Davro to host charity auction at BMF Members’ Conference

Davro is a comedian, actor and TV personality

Richard Soan Roofing raises the roof in aid of Teenage Cancer...

Local roofing firm raises £52k for Teenage Cancer Trust

Over 150 high rises yet to see ACM removal

According to the government’s latest data release, 163 high rise blocks clad with aluminium composite material (ACM) have not seen removal work begin – 26 months after the Grenfell Tower fire

Meet the BBA at UK Construction Week

BBA CEO Claire Curtis-Thomas will participate in a main-stage panel discussion entitled ‘Building Safer Homes Post-Grenfell’

International roofing comes to Edinburgh

Roofing trade federation representatives from over 20 countries attending the 67th IFD Congress & Awards in Edinburgh

Marley is acquired by Inflexion Private Equity

The acquisition is expected to complete at the end of August

Builders merchant attracts celebs and famous faces to play charity football...

All proceeds from the day are going to Rainy Day Trust, Teenage Cancer Trust, Variety Children’s Charity and local Seaford WOLO charity