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Builders and plumbers merchant group Wolseley UK is supporting the HSE's Asbestos 'The Hidden Killer' campaign which starts today. Build Center, Plumb Center and Parts Center are among the brands supporting the campaign.

The construction industry generates a greater increase in GDP per £1 spent than almost any other sector, according to a report released last week.

HRH Princess Anne, The Princess Royal, visited Halifax-based i-plas to see their recycled building material which is revolutionising construction and building.

Output in the UK construction industry continued to decline in the third quarter of 2009m, the Construction Products Association said today.

A government energy minister, the Mayor of London, the CORGI Trust, and 53 MPs from across the House of Commons have given their support to the campaign, started by Hampshire plumbers' merchant Mick Williams, for a scrappage scheme to help householders replace costly, inefficient boilers.

Scottish Building Federation chief executive Michael Levack has called for a reduction in the rate of VAT levied on building works to help recession-hit firms.

Plumbers merchant PTS has announced the appointment of Kelvin Stevens as managing director.

Timber door manufacturer Sentry Doors is celebrating its 20th anniversary in business with a programme of recruitment, investment and growth.

Cement manufacturer Cemex has released its global sales figures for the third quarter of 2009 showing falls in all geographical regions.

Independent plumbers and pipeline merchant Crossling has won the Lorne Stewart SLAM Award for Distributor of the year 2009.