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Nicolas Chinardet

Nicolas Chinardet

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Trade Bodies

BMF welcomes West Midlands Mayor

03/07/2026

The Mayor of the West Midlands, Richard Parker, visited the Builders Merchants Federation's headquarters in Coventry for talks on jobs, regional growth and the pressures facing the region's building materials supply chain.

Merchants

James Burrell announces resilient results as it expands Billingham branch

02/07/2026

The North East and Yorkshire family-owned and managed builders’ merchant has opened a new warehouse as part of the 1.3-acre external yard extension to its Billingham premises.

People

United Roofing Products appoints Sales Director

02/07/2026

United Roofing Products (URP) has appointed Adam Carey as Sales Director to further strengthen its leadership team as it advances its growth plans.

Construction

Construction firms' confidence sees small uptick in June

01/07/2026

UK construction firms reported a two-point increase in overall business confidence to 46% in June, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds.

Trade Bodies

BMF issues reminder of apprenticeship course looming deadline

01/07/2026

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has issued a reminder to merchants and building materials suppliers seeking funding for staff to take the popular Level 3 Team Leader Apprenticeship programme.

Construction

Prime Minister resigns

22/06/2026

After weeks of growing speculations, Sir Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as leader of the Labour Party and as Prime Minister in a short statement on the step of Downing Street.

Trade Bodies

NFRC launches Don't Fall for Fragile campaign

18/06/2026

National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) is calling on the roofing sector and wider industry to take the necessary steps to identify risk and prevent falls from height, driving positive change through practical action.

Construction

Hercules launches skills Whitepaper in Parliament

17/06/2026

Hercules, an infrastructure and construction services group, has launched its landmark Whitepaper, The Skills Gulf, in the Houses of Parliament, bringing together industry insight and practical recommendations to help address one of the biggest challenges facing the UK construction and infrastructure sectors.

Construction

BMF slashes building materials sales forecast for 2026

15/06/2026

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has downgraded its baseline forecast for 2026 from +2.3% to -1.8%, citing geopolitical uncertainty, subdued consumer confidence and weak economic conditions as reasons for the change.

Merchants

Haldane-Fisher workers go on strike at Newry site

11/06/2026

Workers at Haldane Fisher’s store in Newry, Northern Ireland, have turned to strike action in a dispute over pay.