Selco launches recycling programme
Selco has launched a recycling programme to ensure that all of its cardboard and plastic is recycled.
Prime Minister learns the importance of builders’ merchants
The Prime Minister recently visited his constituency's local Travis Perkins branch where he learned about the important role builders' merchants are playing in the national economy and sustainability.
MKM founder receives CBE in King’s Birthday Honours
The co-founder of MKM has been awarded a CBE for services to the construction industry and to charity in the King’s inaugural Birthday Honours list.
![John Newcomb: “Our conference theme [for next year], ‘European Unity in a Digital Age’, will have even greater relevance when we meet in 2021”](https://s45048.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/BMF-CEO-John-Newcomb-324x160.jpg.optimal.jpg "European Builders Merchant Conference postponed until 2021")
European Builders Merchant Conference postponed until 2021
The 2020 Ufemat Congress, which was set to take place in London in October, has been postponed until next year due to COVID-19.
BMF publishes COVID-19 special Builders Merchants Industry Forecast
The Builders Merchants Federation has published its first Builders Merchants Industry Forecast Report to take account of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Experts advise tradespeople on how to prepare for retirement
Following Pension Awareness Week, which is taking place on 13-17 September, research by IronmongeryDirect has found that one in eight tradespeople approaching retirement age do not have any financial preparations for their retirement.
Construction Minister learns the importance of builders’ merchants
Construction Minister Lee Rowley MP has visited Lords Builders Merchants in Park Royal, West London to understand the merchant's essential role in the supply chain.
Marley launches Safe in the Sun campaign
Marley has launched its annual ‘Safe in the Sun’ campaign urging roofers to protect their skin whilst working outside this summer.
NFB report calls for the ‘reconstruction’ of CITB
The National Federation of Builders has outlined proposals to restructure the Construction Industry Training Board.
No Falls Foundation urges workers to ‘Be Safe, Don’t Fall, Stay...
Dedicated to preventing falls from height and helping people affected by the life-changing consequences of a fall, the No Falls Foundation is keen to ensure that height safety remains a priority, despite the understandable pressures to kick-start the economy.