Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants has welcomed seven new Freemen to the Company. The following new Freemen were admitted on 18th March 2024: Julie Chandler, Chandler Material Supplies Ltd Martin Culley, Etex Building Performance Ben Davies, LBS Builders’ Merchants Ltd Rachel Davies, LBS Builders’ Merchants Ltd Timothy Hanlon, Fernco Ltd Glenn Paddison, H&B Group LLP...Read More
With the mayoral year in full swing under the stewardship of Lord Mayor Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli, we wanted to share with you the news and events The Lord Mayor’s Appeal have coming up over the next few months. Ride Around the City Our first event planned is Ride Around the City which takes place...Read More
A briefing on topics discussed at the latest Livery Committee meeting, plus an update on annual events of interest to Liverymen. You can read and download the full livery briefing here.Read More
The Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants has been thanked by The Rt Hon The Lord Mayor of London Michael Mainelli for enabling external guests to join our Livery events and “experience a slice of Livery life”. At the recent City & Awards Luncheon at Bakers’ Hall, we invited Mansion House Scholar Wubedel Asfaw, currently studying...Read More
Excellence and dedication were the watchwords at the prestigious City & Awards luncheon, hosted by the Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants (WCoBM) on 18th March, 2024. The event celebrated the next generation of builders’ merchants, giving them the opportunity to network with senior construction industry professionals and distinguished guests, as well as getting what was,...Read More
Speech and Language UK’s project aims to introduce a practical Painting and Decorating course for KS4 and Sixth Form students as part of the Building and Construction curriculum, thereby supporting the educational and vocational development of young individuals in Building Studies. The following specific materials are requested from our Liverymen: Material Needed and Donation Arrangements:...Read More
A briefing on topics discussed at the latest Livery Committee meeting, plus an update on annual events of interest to Liverymen. Download hereRead More
Master Alan Hawkins has reaffirmed the Company’s commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues by signing new versions of a number of WCoBM’s policies. On 1st February 2024, the Master re-signed the Diversity, Equality and Inclusivity Policy, the ESG Policy, and the Company’s Modern Slavery policy, which confirms that he is supportive of the...Read More
Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants has welcomed nine new Freemen to the Company. The following new Freemen were admitted on 1st February 2024: Chris Dawson, Brett Martin David Grace, Kilwaughter Minerals David Millward, Fernco Martin Moran, MP Moran Ciaran Morton, Lawsons Neil Sabey, Harlow Timber Group Duncan Thomson, Builders’ Merchant Company Jane Thomson, Builders’ Merchant...Read More
We spoke to Liveryman Alistair McAuley about his many years of charitable work and fundraising for the Outward Bound Trust. Interacting with nature and spending time outdoors is proven to help young people develop valuable new skills and grow in confidence, as well as tackling mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. That’s why...Read More
