Where’s the Budget boost for small builders? Asks FMB Scotland

The government has missed an opportunity to set out how they will invest in Scotland’s builders, who will be vital partners in delivering their climate change ambitions over the next Parliament and beyond, says Gordon Nelson, director of FMB Scotland.

The 6th annual Women in Roofing Conference announced

The annual Women in Roofing Conference will be held at The National Memorial Arboretum on June 3, 2020.

Chandlers Building Supplies unveils £400,000 investment

Chandlers Building Supplies has unveiled the fruits of a £400,000 large-scale investment.

BMF reacts to appointment of new Housing Minister

The Builders Merchants Federation chief executive officer, John Newcomb, reacts to Christopher Pincher being appointed as the new Housing Minister.

Roof tile manufacturer invests in merchant support

At a time when the market is tough for many merchants, Russell Roof Tiles has invested in a host of new merchandise and marketing material to support merchants who sell instore or online.

Continued growth in the roofing market

The roofing market is set for a modest growth over the next few years to 2023, according to the latest ‘Roofing Market Report 2020-2024’ from AMA Research.

Marley Alutec achieves environmental management certification

Over the course of the last 18 months, Marley Alutec, UK leader in innovative and sustainable aluminium guttering, rainwater drainage and eaves solutions, has made great efforts to improve the company’s sustainability.

National Insulation Association annual conference and gala dinner announced

The National Insulation Association (NIA) will hold its Annual Conference and Gala Dinner on Wednesday 22nd April 2020 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Birmingham.

The Guttercrest Group acquires new premises to accommodate rapid growth

The Guttercrest Group has acquired an 11-acre site, thereby tripling its manufacturing space to accommodate a rapidly expanding workforce and customer demand.

Negative growth in Q4 rounds off disappointing year for builders merchants

Sales figures for the final quarter of 2019 published today (21 February) in the Builders Merchants Federation’s (BMF) Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) round off a disappointing year for the sector, with a third consecutive quarter of negative growth.