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Allowing local authorities to borrow to build homes could both help tackle the housing crisis and mitigate any emerging economic uncertainty, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has said ahead of the Autumn Statement.

Worcester, Bosch Group, has taken to the streets with a brand new advertising campaign, driving around the UK in a giant knitted van to remind homeowners that they can #RelyOnWorcester to keep warm this winter.

Young people examining their career prospects should be considering entering the building and construction industry, according to research by builders’ merchant Gibbs & Dandy.

Doncaster based Tembé DIY & Building Products has raised £11,000.000 for Children with Cancer UK. with the money going towards research into finding cures and providing care for children with cancer. For every promotional pack of HIPPO Heavy Duty Trade Wipes sold, Tembé donated 50p to the charity.

Kellaway Building Supplies has bought Worcester based Premier Timber and Builders Merchant, giving the Bristol-headquartered NBG member its 12th merchant branch.

Bond It is set to fly the flag for UK manufacturing at a pending exhibition in the United Arab Emirates.

Worktop supplier Tristone has seen customers take advantage of its loyalty scheme launched in July last year. The loyalty point system called Pallet Points, was designed to reward Tristone’s growing customer base and allow them to plan ahead for any projects they may have in mind, no matter how big or small.

BSRIA has released its new free to download topic guide on the subject of Wellbeing which is available to download free from its website.

As part of a national £350,000 investment, builders’ merchant Jewson has transformed six of its kitchen and bathroom showrooms across the country to offer tradespeople a more end-to-end, specialist service for their customers.

Artist Joseph Steele, is working with highway ironwork manufacturer Wrekin Products to deliver a unique project at highway-industry trade exhibition Seeing Is Believing 2016.