INDUSTRY VOICE
H&B adds
IOBM’S growing support
Andy Williamson to chair BMF Insulation and Dry Lining Forum
THE BMF WILL launch a new product Forum covering Insulation and Dry Lining in October. To be chaired by Andy
H&B BUYING GROUP has added its support to the growing number of industry influencers who are backing the Institute of Builders Merchants’ (IoBM) ambitious plans to underpin a professional training ethos within the building materials industry since its merger with the BMF earlier this year.
The IoBM is targeting 1000 new members over the next 12 months, with a longer term ambition to become a Chartered Institute.
Jamie Wyatt, Trading Director at h&b Buying Group said: “The increased focus on training and development supported through the IoBM can only benefit the industry as a whole and the h&b group is delighted to show its support through Corporate membership.”
John Newcomb, BMF Chief Executive, said: “The IoBM has such an important role to play both in training newcomers to the industry and supporting the more experienced through CPD and we are delighted that h&b is espousing this ambition through corporate membership. We have a long way to go to reach our ultimate goal of chartered status but the encouragement and co- operation we are now receiving will help us build awarenesss of the Institute’s role as the accreditation body that will raise professional standards for the whole industry.”
Find out more about IoBM membership categories at
www.bmf.org.uk/IOBM
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Williamson, Commercial Director at SIG UK, the new Forum will meet for the first time on 28 October at BMF’s head office in Coventry.
Andy is well known to many in the industry having spent over 30 years as a supplier in the merchant sector.
He joined SIG in June 2020 as part of a new management team with the focus of improving the relationships with its builders merchants customers and suppliers
alike. His former roles include Group Managing Director of IKO plc and Director of Digby Stone. He is currently the Senior Warden of the Worshipful Company of
Builders Merchants and due to take over as Master in October. In taking on the role of Chairman of the BMF’s newly formed Insulation and Dry Lining Forum Andy plans to bring merchants and suppliers together to discuss the current challenges being experienced by all in the supply chain and facilitate a better understanding of how everyone can work better together on these along with looking at future trends and opportunities including changes in legislation.
Book your place at the inaugural BMF Insulation and Dry Lining Forum at the BMF website.
Charlie Luxton to speak at BMF Young Merchants Conference
CHARLIE LUXTON, THE architectural designer and TV presenter, will be the Keynote Speaker at the Builders Merchants Federation’s (BMF) Young Merchant Conference, which takes place on Wednesday 6 October, during UK Construction Week at the NEC, Birmingham. Charlie, who currently presents Building the Dream, Homes by the Sea and Homes by the Med on More 4 has presented numerous programmes on our architectural heritage and providing design advice across the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5 and in the USA.
Charlie is passionate about the environment and communicating his enthusiasm for sustainable architecture and eco-friendly design. Since 2005 he has focused on sustainable housing. As Charlie Luxton Environmental
Design he is currently working several sustainable housing projects in London, Wiltshire and the Cotswolds, where he now lives.
John Newcomb, BMF CEO said: “We are delighted to secure Charlie for our Young Merchant Conference. Sustainability and the drive to net zero are extremely high priorities both in society and within our industry. I know that everyone is looking forward to hearing from him.”
With the theme, “Building the Next Generation”, the BMF Young Merchant Conference is designed to encourage, inspire and enthuse. Taking place at the NEC, Birmingham on 6 October 2021, the event is being held in connection with UK Construction week and will include a visit to the Build Show on site. In addition to a full day’s business
programme the BMF Young Merchants Conference features an evening social event at the Sky Loft within the Park Regis Hotel and enjoy unparalleled views over the City of Birmingham.
Registration for the BMF Young Merchant Conference is now open at
www.bmf.org.uk/ events
The headline sponsor for the BMF Young Merchant Conference is Knauf Insulation. The Keynote Speaker is sponsored by Mannok.
www.buildersmerchantsjournal.net September 2021
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