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We are delighted to have been named as a preferred health and safety provider by the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF), the trade association for builders merchants in the UK.
The BMF represents over 600 member companies, including many of the largest builders merchants in the UK. Being named as a preferred provider is a significant endorsement of our expertise and the quality of our services, and we are proud to be supporting the BMF and its members.
As a preferred provider, we will be working with the BMF to provide its members with access to our health, safety, and HR services. This will include preferential rates for BMF members, access to our Opus Compliance Cloud platform, and exclusive content and resources for the builders' merchant sector.
Managing Director Alistair Craig commented:
"Being named as a preferred provider by the BMF is a fantastic recognition of the work we have done to support the builders' merchant sector. We have been focused on this sector for a number of years now, and we have developed a deep understanding of the specific health, safety, and HR challenges that merchants face. We look forward to working with the BMF and its members to help them manage these challenges effectively."
Last updated
May 12, 2023
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