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The Aims of the Institute
The Institute of Builders Merchants was formed in 1968 with aims to develop and
acknowledge professionalism within the Builders’ Merchants industry.
Central administration to cover the day-to-day business is carried out by our Administrator,
Monday to Thursday between the hours of 9.00 a.m. and 1.00 p.m.
All persons employed in the trade of a Builders’ Merchant can apply for Membership,
subject to satisfying a number of important criteria.
There are four grades of Membership, plus Student Grade for those currently learning our
trade
These are :
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FELLOW
MEMBER
CORPORATE
STUDENT
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FIBM
MIBM
CIBM
Member grade is awarded to all personnel who have satisfied the required qualifications as
approved by the Board - these include our own Business Studies Course, the BMF
Diploma in Merchanting, plus many others. [Press “Join Us” for the full list of recognised
membership qualification]
Membership is currently free - just an initial administration fee of £40 is payable.
Senior members of the industry will be considered for membership by the Board, on the basis
of prior learning and/or experience.
Fellow and Honorary grades are by invitation from the Board and reserved for those Members
who have served the Institute in an exemplary way.
A recognised qualification helps the development of a Members career by certificating
their achievements and signifying a high standard of commitment to integrity and professional
standards
To obtain the most value and satisfaction from membership, a member must be prepared to
make his or her own contribution, however small, to the effort of raising standards in
Builders’ Merchanting, which is the prime aim of the Institute.
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