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Building materials stores including builders merchants and DIY stores have the highest levels of shrinkage across all retail sectors according to a new report.

Fifty jobs are to be lost as Cemex announce the closure of their plant in Naas, Co Kildare.

Almost two thirds of exhibitors have already signed up for next year's Interbuild, the first time the show will be held annually instead of every other year.

Wolseley announced five bolt-on acquisitions last week for combined consideration of £84 million.

BuildersMerchantsJournal.net has 20 pairs of tickets to give away for the Big Green Home Show, organised by the National Self Build and Renovation Centre in Swindon.

The environment was the key issue at this year's BMF Members' Day at the National Motorcycle Museum on October 10, with keynote speaker Alan Cherry, chairman of sustainable building firm Countryside Properties, setting the tone for the day.

Wolseley UK have announced a partnership with industry charity CRASH, the construction and property industry charity for the single homeless.

Miners at British Gypsum's Brightling Mine at Robertsbridge in East Sussex, are celebrating after notching up 10 years without an accident.

Geberit, supplier of drainage systems, were presented with 'The Green Supplier of the Year' award at the recent 'Construction News Green Awards 2007'.

Wavin, supplier of plastic pipe systems, have released an update of their current trading performance with a cautious outlook for the rest of the year.