Builders’ merchants to set play part in construction industry’s plan for recovery

Builders merchants across Northern Ireland are gearing-up for a post-Covid-19 revival of the region’s construction sector.
David Haldane, Regional Chairman of the Builders’ Merchants Federation, (BMF) in Northern IrelandDavid Haldane, Regional Chairman of the Builders’ Merchants Federation, (BMF) in Northern Ireland
David Haldane, Regional Chairman of the Builders’ Merchants Federation, (BMF) in Northern Ireland

The move comes as construction leaders set out a blueprint to secure the future of the multi-billion industry.

Under the ‘Roadmap to Recovery strategy,’ The Construction Leadership Council’s (CLC) Covid-19 Task Force lays out proposals to protect the future of construction businesses, while setting the industry on a sustainable path towards recovery.

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The Task Force represents the entire construction supply chain from product manufacturers and merchants to contractors, housebuilders and specialists.

David Haldane, Regional Chairman of the Builders’ Merchants Federation, (BMF) in Northern Ireland, said: “Our members across the region will play a key role in supporting the future recovery of the construction sector, which is a vital part of our local economy. Areas include ongoing support to maximise employment and retain key skills, as well as providing expertise to enable customers to access products which support a more sustainable future.”

John Newcomb, Chief Executive of the BMF, which represents members across Northern Ireland, added: “We have a real opportunity to deliver a coordinated programme that will benefit the whole industry and support the regional economy overall. BMF members across the region will be key to that as we move forward, supporting skills and training and providing access to products that make homes greener and more efficient.”

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