Encouraging the next generation of building materials’ industry leaders was the focus of the Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants (WCoBM) City & Awards luncheon, which took place at Apothecaries’ Hall on Monday 16 March, 2026. One of the Livery’s most popular annual events, the Awards provide a platform for young people from across the sector to...Read More
The Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants (WCoBM) was pleased to welcome seven new Freemen to the Company at their admission Ceremony on Monday 16th March at Apothecaries’ Hall, taking the total number of Liverymen and Freemen to 262. They are: Carlywn Coombes of Bence & Co Jonathan Day of Day Aggregates Ltd Martin Keay of AW...Read More
Our Winter 2025/6 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 Freemen who have joined the Company since Summer 2025. We also hear from Master Lucia Di Stazio on her first months as Master, and Immediate...Read More
The Court of Aldermen has released its 2025 Update Report. The report provides an overview of the leadership role it continues to play in The City of London, particularly in supporting London’s role as a leading global financial hub in partnership with other key stakeholders. Included are details of the historical context of the Court...Read More
Lucia Di Stazio has been installed as Master of the Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants (WCoBM) for the ensuing year. During her year in office, the Master will be supported by Senior Warden Kevin Fenlon and Junior Warden Steve Durdant-Hollamby. The installation ceremony took place during the Court General on Friday 24 October 2025 at Merchant Taylors’...Read More
The Equality of Arms Campaign has written to The Lord Mayor, the Livery Committee and all Livery Companies with an update on their efforts to achieve sensible reform of the Law of Arms. You can read the full letter below: 8th September 2025 CC: The Rt Hon The Lord Mayor, The Chair of the Livery...Read More
The Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants (WCoBM) is calling on people of all ages to explore exciting careers in the building materials sector. As part of its Build Your Career campaign, WCoBM is offering grants of up to £2,000 to support individuals who are starting, progressing, or retraining for a role in the industry. Whether you’re interested in applying for an...Read More
Our Summer 2025 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 Freemen who have joined the Company since the start of the year. We also find out more about the Lady Mayoress’ Sleep Out Experience, which...Read More
The Livery Committee has released its Livery Impact Report 2025. Alongside the data obtained from the fourth Survey of Philanthropic Giving by Livery Companies, undertaken in 2024, this report describes a number of the great Livery initiatives and stories, highlighting the depth, breadth and quality of these projects and the far-reaching impact they are having for...Read More
July 2025 Dear Masters, Prime Wardens, Upper Bailiff and Clerks, The 2025 Aldermanic Appraisal Process The Nominations Committee of the Court of Aldermen met last week to consider the Independent Panel’s appraisal and the formal nomination submissions of those Aldermen considering higher Office. Firstly, the Court of Aldermen would like to take this opportunity to...Read More
