The trade association representing the building materials' sector in the UK and Ireland.
The BMF (Builders Merchants Federation) represents the majority of building materials businesses (merchants and suppliers) operating in the UK and Ireland.
Building materials is a large and dynamic sector that plays a vital role in supporting the construction industry.
Our vision is to enable members to 'build excellence' in building materials supply.
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The BMF is the trade association for all businesses, merchants and suppliers, large and small, operating in the building materials' supply chain in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
We exist to foster business-friendly conditions for the sector and to help strengthen our members businesses through essential services and support.
We are the authoritative voice for the building materials sector, conveying the views and issues that matter most to merchants and suppliers, to policy makers and beyond.
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This report sets out seven strategic pillars that will define the next generation of builders’ merchant branches. BMF members can access the publication below. Here's a useful questionnaire you can use to assess your business against the strategic pillars in the report.
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Benefit from exclusive member services designed to champion your voice with government, build excellence in your people and help your business thrive.
Industry specific and specialist training to help attract, train and retain your staff.
Get involved, collaborate and share your views with industry peers at BMF events.
Expert advice and support to help you build excellence into your business.
Stay ahead of market changes with BMFs economic forecasts and business reports.
Be part of a proactive and collective voice representing your interests with government.
Exclusively for members, events are at the heart of what we do.
Access networking conferences, informative forums, regional activities, supply chain collaboration working groups, where the sector comes together to celebrate success, drive growth and improve the way we work.
The BMF has built a reputation for providing market leading training, run by industry specialists and designed to enhance the skills of people working in the sector.
Access a wide range of options, including management and leadership, sales and product knowledge, marketing and operations.
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Tailored programmes to suit company needs, run regionally, online, or in-house, or at a BMF Regional Centre of Excellence.
View our wide range of training courses, custom made for the building materials sector.
Discover courses designed to enhance the potential of building materials professionals and get support with your apprenticeship programme.
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