Excellence and dedication were the focus of the Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants (WCoBM) City & Awards luncheon, hosted at the spectacular Painters’ Hall on Monday 17 March, 2025. Now in its 13th year, the annual event celebrates the achievements of rising stars in the builders’ merchant sector, as well as highlighting exceptional service among WCoBM’s military affiliations and...Read More
A survey among Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchant (WCoBM) members has revealed the importance that leading figures within the building materials industry places on caring for the environment and tackling climate change. The latest survey, carried out among WCoBM members by the Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Committee to understand its members’ attitudes to climate...Read More
Ask 17-year-old apprentice Alfie Dobbs what he thinks of the builders’ merchant sector and he replies it is “fascinating, fun and full of opportunity”. This could be because builders’ merchanting is in the apprentice’s blood. Alfie’s father William has more than 20 years’ experience in the business and so Alfie has grown up around the...Read More
Being a Liveryman is a unique opportunity and a wonderful way to keep in touch with colleagues and friends in the industry throughout your career.When new Freemen first join Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants it’s natural to have many questions about the workings of the Company. That’s why we’ve created a brand-new Company Handbook, where...Read More
The Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants is pleased to announce 11 new Freemen have joined the Company. The ceremony took place at Cutlers’ Hall, London, on 3 February, after which the new Freemen joined Master Steve Boyer, members of the Court and Court Assistants for a welcome lunch. The new Freemen clothed at the event...Read More
The City Unlocked is a new publication that celebrates the history of the Livery Company, tracing the history of the City of London through portraits of the individual Livery Companies. Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants is delighted to have contributed to the publication, which will be published in July 2025. Beginning in Medieval London, with...Read More
The beginning of a new year is a time of reflection, with many of us setting New Year’s resolutions as we look to make a fresh start and introduce changes that will improve our lives. These resolutions often involve wanting to learn a new skill, get promoted, or in some way taking steps to boost...Read More
Our Winter 2024 newsletter is packed with news of key events and activities our Livery, members and guests have enjoyed this year. In this issue we introduce all the new Liverymen and Freemen who have joined the Company since the start of the year. We also hear from both new Master Steve Boyer about his...Read More
Entries to our ‘Caring for the Environment Award’ are now open and we are once again asking our Liverymen and Freemen to demonstrate their sustainable efforts in areas of waste management, operations, manufacturing processes, packaging or product development. Leading entries will also show the positive impact of an individual or company’s sustainable efforts on wellbeing,...Read More
The Livery Climate Action Group (LCAG) has released its Autumn Newsletter, outlining future LCAG events, as well as links to news coverage of LCAG members and their work towards achieving net zero. You can also learn about the latest Companies to join LCAG and find links to the London Climate Resilience Review, which contains 50...Read More
