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Timber supplies not expected to improve this year

The Construction Leadership Council has warned that lead times for certain materials is lengthening as demand grows. High demand, particularly in the infrastructure, housing and repair and maintenance markets, is putting increased pressure on material supplies. John Newcomb, chief executive of the Builders Merchants Federation, and Peter Caplehorn, CEO of the CPA, co-chairs of the CLC’s Product Availability working group, said in a statement: “In general, products are available but lead times have lengthened. Current demand is such that it is proving difficult for manufacturers and suppli...

Engaging and communicating key to success 26 April, 2021 SHARE The BMF Supplier & Service Forum, which took place on 14 April 2020, was the highest attended virtual forum hosted to date with 101 participants. Richard Hill, Chairman of the BMF began proceedings with ‘A view from the Outside, In and the Inside, Out’. Because of his position as Managing Director of ACO for 23 years and his move to the BMF 12 months ago, Hill is now in the perfect position to discuss the benefits from both ‘outside’ and �...

Finalists announced in BMF Training Awards 26 April, 2021 SHARE The four shortlisted companies were selected for their commitment in supporting and developing their teams through their use of BMF training. The Builders Merchants Federation has announced the four companies nominated for the title BMF Training Company of the Year 2021 - E H Smith, Harlow, Huws Gray and LBS. Nominated by BMF Regional Managers, who work closely with members in their area to satisfy training and other service requirements, the four...

26 April, 2021 SHARE The BMF Supplier & Service Forum, which took place on 14 April 2020, was the highest attended virtual forum hosted to date with 101 participants. Richard Hill, Chairman of the BMF began proceedings with ‘A view from the Outside, In and the Inside, Out’. Because of his position as Managing Director of ACO for 23 years and his move to the BMF 12 months ago, Hill is now in the perfect position to discuss the benefits from both ‘outside’ and ‘inside’ the BMF. Hill opened by talking about the “hu...