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
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
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 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
The next generation of builders’ merchants and construction industry professionals were celebrated at a prestigious City & Awards luncheon on 21st March, 2023, organised by Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants (WCoBM). The event took place at the magnificent Grade II-listed Fishmongers’ Hall in the City of London, where Liverymen and Freemen of WCoBM, as well...Read More
