In WCoBM’s next #BuildACareerWithoutLimits column for Builders’ Merchants News, we talk to BMF student and prize winner Ryan Edwards of Kellaway Building Supplies on his career in merchanting and thoughts on working in the industry. The column was published in the July/August issue. Our campaign, ‘Build A Career Without Limits’, was set up to improve...Read More
In October 2018, Pippa Latham was installed as the Master of Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants (WCoBM) for the ensuing year. Only the second female to become Master of WCoBM, BMN talks to Pippa about her objectives during her 12 month term. Builders’ Merchants News – May 2019 Latham, the Master’s surname will be familiar...Read More
The career options in our industry are limitless, but many don’t know what is possible or how it could benefit their long-term careers. Equally, others already working in our sector may be keen to progress but need financial support to further their development. Immediate Past Master Brian Blanchard explains the significance of WCoBM’s new bursary,...Read More
This next blog post in WCoBM’s #BuildACareerWithoutLimits campaign focuses on how the building materials sector can offer young people a lifelong, worthwhile and enjoyable career, and talks to Liveryman Edward Naylor of Naylor Industries about how the business supports and encourages its people. Building a Lifelong Career With political and economic uncertainty dominating the headlines,...Read More
In the second of a series of articles for Builders’ Merchants News we focus on Lawsons’ approach towards recruiting, retaining, and developing its people. Careers in merchanting: Lawsons As we enter 2019, the skills shortage is still one of the biggest challenges faced by the construction industry and more needs to be done to attract...Read More
This year ‘A’ Level students were awarded the highest proportion of As and A*s since 2012. Despite changes to toughen exams in England, 26.4% of entries achieved top grades. We congratulate all students on their hard work. Some will have a clear plan of what next – whether that’s University, College, going travelling or straight...Read More
A new campaign – Build A Career Without Limits – has been launched by The Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants (WCoBM). The campaign is targeted at young people leaving school or college and looking for a career where they can develop new skills, build their qualifications and explore new avenues to support their ambitions. It...Read More
