All WCoBM Liverymen and Freemen are being encouraged to book their places to our upcoming events for the 2024/25 Master’s Year. Tickets are now on sale and places are filling quickly, so if you would like to attend, find out more and book your place below. The events are open to all WCoBM Liverymen, Freemen...Read More

Charity work and philanthropy is a central tenet of the Livery movement, and something Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants strongly believes in. One of the charities to benefit this year was the Build Up Foundation. Here, we take an in-depth look at Build Up’s work, and how WCoBM has helped. Every member of the Company...Read More

Alan Hawkins was installed as the new Master of the Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants (WCoBM) on 27th October, 2023, in a prestigious ceremony at Drapers’ Hall, London. Though not a builders’ merchant himself, the Master’s career has always been closely linked with the construction and building product distribution sectors. A qualified chartered accountant, he...Read More

Immediate Past Master Richard Hill looks back over 2022-2023 and his year as Master of the Company. “I write these words at the end of my year as Master, reflecting on a difficult but fulfilling year representing the Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants. “It was my greatest fear that my Consort and wife, Katja would...Read More

Alan Hawkins has been installed as the Master of the Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants (WCoBM). The installation took place on 27th October 2023 at Drapers’ Hall, one of London’s most historic Livery Halls. During his year in office, the Master will be supported by Senior Warden Stephen Boyer and Junior Warden Lucia Di Stazio....Read More