BMF Picks up 3 x AEA Awards INDUSTRY
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The BMF (Builders Merchants Federation) secured three prestigious prizes at the recent Association Excellence Awards 2024. The building materials trade body won the Best Member Engagement Award and the Silver Award for Best Membership Support. The BMFs CEO, John Newcomb also received the Bronze Association Leadership Award for organisations with up to 2000 members.
The Association Excellence Awards acknowledge and reward best practice and excellence in the essential work that associations, trade bodies, unions and professional organisations conduct on behalf of their members.
The BMF was commended for its work to champion and facilitate the progression of industry initiatives in sustainability, training and development, digital
transformation and diversity and inclusivity in recruitment – all of which generated impressive membership engagement. The
The new Product Data Template v2.0 is now available following our successful launch of the BMF’s Product Data Template in 2023. This updated version builds on the initial success of the standardised product data template and continues to drive efficiencies and data standardisation within the building materials industry. The core template has been updated with some key improvements:
• The original template has been improved by taking into consideration feedback since its launch
• It now offers better integration with buying groups • Use of “list of values” to improve data consistency on some attributes
• More data validation throughout the template Additional features:
template. It has been updated, improved and now includes two important new tabs to cover sustainability and timber. The template sets consistent product data standards for the Building Materials sector. If you haven’t already adopted it for use in your business, it’s time to get involved.”
• Ability to select units of measure for all dimensional attributes
• Volume added as an attribute • Order Units Mixed added • Including Product Status on Life Cycle tab
• Supporting Web Descriptions (max. 40 character) • New ‘Timber’ tab added • New ‘Sustainability’ tab added John Newcomb, BMF CEO said: “Now in its second year, we’re pleased to announce the release of v2.0 of the product data
The development and extensive testing programme for the BMF Product Data Template V2.0 has been supported by ETIM and BMF data professional, Dave Bate. With the assistance of over 30 BMF member companies, we have ensured that this version can be adopted with confidence. Over 200 suppliers have already adopted the template. As a testament to its effectiveness, Ruth Rose, Commercial Content Manager at Bradfords Building Supplies Ltd aptly stated: “A lot of work
Natasha Blacklock joins Head Office Team The BMF is pleased to announce
the appointment of Natasha Blacklock as PA to CEO/Office Manager. Natasha joined on
30
Monday 23rd September and has settled into her role seamlessly. Living in Coventry, Natasha will be based in the BMF’s Coventry
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BMF was also recognised for other elements of its support for members, including market insights, political representation and influence, and through networking and events.
BMF CEO, John Newcomb said: “We are honoured and delighted to see the BMF’s work on behalf of our members independently recognised in this way. To be honoured in three Association Excellence Awards categories in a single year is an incredible achievement, and a fantastic tribute to the professionalism of the whole BMF team.
BMF Launches v2.0 Product Data Template
and expertise has gone into producing the BMF’s Data Template, so for anyone using it, you can have the confidence of knowing you’re asking for the right set of data to cover all relevant aspects of your business.
“This is so valuable to us at Bradfords, which is why we’ve integrated the template into our business processes and won’t accept new products into the business that aren’t in this format. Additionally, having guidance on what’s needed in certain more complicated areas of business like Timber and Sustainability are huge wins that allow us to be more proactive in getting important data when needed and staying ahead of the curve”
If you’d like to download the template visit the ‘Information centre’ tab at
www.bmf.org.uk
office. Outside of her role at the BMF, Natasha is a keen runner and recently completed the
London Half Marathon in aid of the Lily Mae Foundation. She is also an avid fundraiser and volunteer for several local charities.
www.buildersmerchantsjournal.net December 2024
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