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Builders Merchants Federation - BMF

Name: Builders Merchants Federation - BMF
Address: Coventry, CV56UB, GB
Telephone: 02476 854980

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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.

13/06/2026

BMF CEO, John Newcomb, has officially revealed the destination for the BMF All Industry Conference 2027 at the NMBS Conference in Alicante.

For the first time in its history, the BMF's flagship Conference will take place in Marrakech, Morocco, marking the organisation's debut in North Africa.

Taking place from 10th - 13th June 2027, the Conference will bring together merchants, suppliers and industry leaders from across the building materials sector in one of the world's most vibrant and historic destinations.

Against the stunning backdrop of the Atlas Mountains, Marrakech is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, bustling souks, iconic architecture and unique blend of ancient tradition and modern innovation - making it the perfect setting for the Conference theme, 'Connecting Ideas, Creating Tomorrow’.

Hosted at the five-star Savoy Le Grand and presented by returning host Gethin Jones, the event promises an unforgettable combination of industry insight, networking and world-class hospitality.

With the destination now confirmed, excitement is already building for the BMF's flagship event.

The countdown to Marrakech begins!

Read the full story here: https://www.bmf.org.uk/BMF2/News/2025/2027_BMF_All_Industry_Conference_set_to_shine_in_Marrakesh.aspx

12/06/2026

BMF’s Supplier Engagement Director, Oz Bham is joining for a spectacular charity challenge in which 10 teams will be flown to a secret destination in Europe before racing back to the UK over four days with a limited budget and no phones.

- loosely modelled on the hit TV show Race Across the World - is raising awareness around water scarcity and inclusion. The target the BMF team is seeking to hit is £5,000, to be split between the event’s charity partner, Cycle, and competing teams' corporate charities, which, for BMF, are the Maddie Rose Foundation and TEFT (The Educational Frontier Trust).

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

11/06/2026

Are you doing everything you can to control business costs?

Our upcoming BMF Business Services webinars will explore two areas where members could unlock significant savings and improve business performance.

💳 WorldPay Webinar - 18th June (free of charge for members)

Discover how BMF members are benefiting from preferential payment processing rates, improving cash flow and reducing transaction costs.

⚡ Full Power Utilities Energy Webinar - 8th July (free of charge for members)

Find out how BMF members can take greater control of their energy spend, identify efficiencies and explore opportunities to reduce costs.

Both webinars last an hour and offer vital insight into how BMF Business Services can help support your business.

📅 WorldPay: 18th June, 10:30 am: https://www.bmf.org.uk/BMF2/Events/Event_display.aspx?EventKey=WEBWPJUN26

📅 Full Power Utilities: 8th July, 10:00 am: https://www.bmf.org.uk/BMF2/Events/Event_display.aspx?EventKey=WEBFPJUN26

09/06/2026

Polypipe Building Products has become the 100th supplier to join Data Yard, marking another key milestone for the industry-owned data pool established by BMF and NMBS to streamline the sharing of product information between suppliers and merchants.

Designed for use across the building materials supply chain, Data Yard provides a centralised, secure platform with protocols to safeguard the quality, consistency, and depth of product data, ensuring it aligns with market needs and increasingly stringent government requirements.

For Polypipe, the UK’s leading manufacturer of plastic piping systems and low-carbon heating solutions for the residential market, with over 4,000 product lines, Data Yard offers far more than a straightforward data management solution.

Read the full story at: https://www.polypipe.com/

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

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/

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

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).

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

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.

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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http://www.bmf.org.uk/

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