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The BMF (Builders Merchants Federation) is the trade organisation that represents and protects the interests of builders merchants, plumbing, heating, roofing, decorative and timber merchants and their suppliers/service suppliers.

Maggie Alphonsi MBE, one of the best-known names in women’s rugby, who helped England win a record-breaking seven consec...
02/06/2026

Maggie Alphonsi MBE, one of the best-known names in women’s rugby, who helped England win a record-breaking seven consecutive Six Nations crowns and the 2014 World Cup, has been announced as the Keynote Speaker at the BMF Annual Members Conference and Awards in September.

During her England rugby career, Maggie became the face of international women’s rugby, representing her country seventy-four times and scoring twenty-eight tries. Maggie was named the Sunday Times Sports Woman of the Year, won the title of Six Nations Grand Slam Winner six times, and was the first woman to win the Rugby Union Writers Club Player of the Year.

Since retiring, she has commentated on live rugby matches for ITV, BBC and Sky and featured in a wide array of media outlets. She is also one of just six female members of the Rugby Football Union’s 56-strong Council.

Maggie will share her experience as an athlete and team member, performing under pressure, overcoming adversity and working in a male-dominated environment.

Read the full story at: https://www.bmf.org.uk/BMF2/News/2025/BMF_names_record_breaking_rugby_star_as_Keynote_Speaker.aspx

The Chief Executive of the BMF (Builders Merchants Federation) has welcomed the Milburn Young People and Work report, wh...
01/06/2026

The Chief Executive of the BMF (Builders Merchants Federation) has welcomed the Milburn Young People and Work report, which, he says, recognises that the cost of doing business is impacting opportunities available to young people.

John Newcomb, BMF CEO, said the report reflected the experience of member businesses across the building materials supply chain and reiterated calls for Government to stimulate the housebuilding market and get Britain building.

In a bid to support recruitment into the sector, last year the BMF launched Building Materials Careers - a cross-industry online hub with careers information, apprenticeship support and job vacancies from multiple employers all in one place.

However, the increasing cost of doing business in the UK has affected the number of jobs currently available in the manufacturing and distribution of building materials, more than 75 per cent of which are made in Britain.

Read the full story at: https://www.bmf.org.uk/BMF2/News/2025/BMF_Get_Britain_Building_and_give_young_people_a_route_to_work.aspx

For the Building Materials Careers website, please visit: https://bmcareers.com/

Chair of the Construction Inclusion Coalition, Bristan’s Jen Cassidy, is the founder of - a charity challenge that cha...
26/05/2026

Chair of the Construction Inclusion Coalition, Bristan’s Jen Cassidy, is the founder of - a charity challenge that champions diversity and inclusion, as well as raising funds for The Cycle.

A team from BMF will be taking part in June, increasing awareness around water scarcity and inclusion, as well as raising funds for our charity partners Maddie Rose Foundation and TEFT (The Educational Frontier Trust).

To support the BMF team, visit: https://bit.ly/4nMBQbK

Good to meet DEFRA Water & Flooding Minister Emma Hardy MP this week to further discuss what families, businesses and co...
22/05/2026

Good to meet DEFRA Water & Flooding Minister Emma Hardy MP this week to further discuss what families, businesses and communities can do to protect their property. The BMF is part of the FloodReady Leadership Group that carries forward the recommendations of Prof. Peter Bonfield’s Review of Property Flood Resilience.

Brett Amphlett (BMF Policy Manager) met the Minister along with builders, flood risk managers, insurers, mortgage lenders and others to take stock - and look ahead to an uncertain summer of droughts and floods.

The meeting took place in the week that the Climate Change Committee and the House of Lords both warned it is critical that action is taken now to prepare for serious flooding. The CCC said 7 million UK properties currently at risk could increase by 40% to 8 million - or 25% of all properties - by 2050 without more determined action.

For BMF members, it means stocking a wider selection of materials, products, equipment & systems - and offering practical advice to local builders and others about property flood resilience. Be FloodReady!

📷 Caption = Minister Emma Hardy MP (seated, centre-left) and the BMF’s Brett Amphlett (seated, centre-right).

BMF and Builders'​ Merchants News have celebrated the success of 50 merchant and 50 supplier companies established more ...
21/05/2026

BMF and Builders'​ Merchants News have celebrated the success of 50 merchant and 50 supplier companies established more than 50 years ago at the annual Top 100 Gala Dinner.

The event recognised the long-standing efforts of stalwart merchants and suppliers as well as raising £9,500 for BMF’s charity partners The Educational Frontier Trust (TEFT) and the Maddie Rose Foundation.

Read more at: https://www.bmf.org.uk/BMF2/News/2025/BMF_celebrates_long-standing_companies_at_charity_fund-raiser.aspx

BMF members have chipped in £12,250 by taking part in our Charity Golf Day held at the JCB Golf & Country Club. ⛳️All mo...
20/05/2026

BMF members have chipped in £12,250 by taking part in our Charity Golf Day held at the JCB Golf & Country Club. ⛳️

All monies raised will be donated to BMF’s charity partners for 2026, The Educational Frontier Trust (TEFT) and the Maddie Rose Foundation.

Prizes on the day were awarded for:

🏆 Winning team: Browns Builders Merchants Ltd - Neal M., Jeremy Wheeler, Joe Wheeler, Paul White

🏆 Highest individual score: James Redfearn, Descartes Systems UK Ltd

🏆 Nearest pin: Gary Rosier-Taylor, Descartes Systems UK Ltd

🏆 Longest drive: Adam Reading

Congratulations to all the winners, everyone who took part and the players who teed up against the club professional in ‘Beat the Pro’ with six of them emerging victorious.

The BMF thanks JCB, NMBS, Browns Builders Merchants Ltd, The Journey Consultancy, Descartes Systems UK Ltd, Kingspan Klargester, Lecico Bathrooms and Heidelberg Materials for their generous support of the event.

In June, an intrepid trio from BMF will be one of 10 teams flying to a secret destination in Europe for a race back to t...
19/05/2026

In June, an intrepid trio from BMF will be one of 10 teams flying to a secret destination in Europe for a race back to the UK over four days with a limited budget and no phones.

- the brainchild of Jen Cassidy at Bristan - is a charity challenge loosely modelled on the hit TV show Race Across the World.

Teams have a fundraising target of at least £2,500 to be split between the event’s charity partner, Cycle, and their corporate charities.

The finish line will be the Bristan stand at the InstallerSHOW 2026 and along the way, teams will face a series of challenges around water scarcity and inclusivity, supported by Waterwise and Construction Inclusion Coalition.

To support the BMF team, visit: https://race-for-change.raiselysite.com/t/stream-team

A sector-led centralised product data platform designed to drive commercial performance through accurate, reliable infor...
11/05/2026

A sector-led centralised product data platform designed to drive commercial performance through accurate, reliable information has reached a significant milestone, securing 75 supplier members within its first year.

Data Yard, developed by the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) and National Merchant Buying Society (NMBS), is an industry-governed solution that is rapidly gaining traction across the building materials sector following its launch in 2025.

Reflecting a clear shift in the market, Data Yard’s strong level of adoption in its first 12 months is set to gain further momentum as early adopters share their experience of the platform through a series of testimonial videos over the coming weeks.

Read the full story at: https://www.bmf.org.uk/BMF2/News/2025/Building_materials_product_data_platform_marks_major_milestone.aspx

As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re continuing to spotlight our new Build Your Own Mental Health Skills Bund...
08/05/2026

As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re continuing to spotlight our new Build Your Own Mental Health Skills Bundle - flexible one-hour virtual sessions designed specifically for busy teams across the building materials sector.

The sessions focus on practical workplace wellbeing skills that delegates can apply immediately, helping businesses build confidence around topics such as stress, anxiety, resilience and workplace wellbeing.

Choose the sessions most relevant to you and your team.

Find out more here: https://www.bmf.org.uk/BMF2/Training/Training_display.aspx?EventKey=BYO0526

A huge congratulations to Chris Heeks on being named BMF Regional Manager of the Year for the second year running. Congr...
08/05/2026

A huge congratulations to Chris Heeks on being named BMF Regional Manager of the Year for the second year running.

Congratulations also to Craig Jennings, whose region was recognised as the winner of the Most Engaged Region award.

Well deserved recognition for both and a brilliant reflection of the hard work taking place across the regions.

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