The trade association representing merchants and suppliers in 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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Building materials is a people powered sector.
Be part of a vibrant and connected community that promotes the sector's interests and collaborates to support business growth.
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.
Driven by our vision to build excellence in the sector, our proactive programme of initiatives and campaigns are designed to build a material difference for members.
High profile programme to educate and raise awareness of the sector with job seekers, helping members compete harder for talent.
Influencing parliaments and governments to explain the value and importance of the sector and the role of our members.
Improving the reliable flow of product data through the supply chain by setting standards with an industry wide data template.
Providing education and advice to help members remain compliant and keep their people safe and well.
10/15/2021
10/11/2021