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Builders and plumbers merchant, Travis Perkins, has become the 1,500^th organisation to sign the up to the Armed Forces Covenant at an event attended by Mark Lancaster MP, Minister for Defence, Personnel and Veterans.

Builders merchant Keyline, part of Travi Perkins group, has donated £10,000 of tickets to give over 200 veterans, their partners and carers, the chance to attend a tribute show to honour Forces’ Sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn, who turns 100 next week....

RGB Building Supplies has announced the acquisition of Bodmin builders merchant TecBuild.

Rudridge welcomed footballing legend Paul Merson as the special guest to their annual Sporting Dinner last month.

Ibstock, UK brickmaker, has achieved ISO 14001 accreditation for its environmental management system at its Ibstock-Kevington factory in Sharpthrone- meaning all Ibstock’s UK production sites now hold this important Standard.

The fastest ever edition of Colchester Cycling Club’s Jock Wadley race was decided this year in a full-blooded bunch sprint with Steele Von Hoff overhauling triple Olympic champion Ed Clancy who slipped back to 4th.

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has launched its first Regional Centre of Excellence in Wales at ROCKWOOL’s Training Academy in Bridgend.

Apprenticeship standards in construction are set to increase following the Government’s approval for two new apprenticeships in bricklaying and plastering, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

Businesses from across the building and DIY industry are coming together to back a charity runner in this year's Virgin Money London Marathon.