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

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

Funding is available from the Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants (WCoBM), a City Livery Company, to support training and skills development in the building materials industry.  The financial support, worth up to £2,000 per grant, is open to individuals looking to enter the building materials sector for the first time, and to those already working...Read More

Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants is once again pleased to be sponsoring an award at the upcoming Builders’ Merchants Federation (BMF) Members’ Day. The BMF Members’ Day Annual Conference and Awards will take place at Leicestershire’s Leonardo Hinckley Island Hotel on 18 and 19 September. The event brings BMF members – both suppliers and merchants...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