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Subdued start for the building sector in 2026 predicted

A stagnant market in building materials is set to continue into 2026, according to a leading trade body’s economic forecast.
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BigCommerce Launches "Branch of the Future" Accelerator for the UK Building Materials Industry

BigCommerce has launched a dedicated ecommerce accelerator for the UK building materials industry called the "Branch of the Future," designed in partnership with Brave Bison, Pimberly, and The Journey ...
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BigCommerce, Brave Bison, The Journey and Pimberly Launch ‘Branch of the Future’ Accelerator to Digitally Transform the UK Building Material Supplies Sector

AUSTIN, Texas, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BigCommerce (BIGC), a leading open SaaS ecommerce platform for B2B and B2C businesses, today announced the launch of a powerful ecommerce accelerator ...

New campaign to tackle skills shortage in building materials sector

A new careers campaign has been launched to tackle the skills shortage in the building materials sector. The Building Materials Careers campaign, led by the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF), aims ...