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Footfall is looking to double for UK Construction Week this year, expecting almost 60,000 guests to attend, here's what you can expect to see at the show.

There was a steep decline in the rate of residential building in the run-up to the June EU vote, according to the latest Markit/CIPS UK Construction PMI® , with new work falling at its steepest pace since December 2012.

The Builders Merchants' Federation has issued a briefing paper to all its members to outline changes that the UK Government is making to the way apprenticeships are structured and financed.

Markit/CIPS figures published today show that the UK Construction Purchasing Managers Index fell to 46.0 in June, down from 51.2 in May. This marks the first time since April 2013 that the index was below 50, above which denotes growth.

A 120-mile charity cycle ride by Kent Blaxill staff, suppliers and customers has raised at least £7,000 for two charities.

Coldharbour Mill Museum have been announced as the latest winner of RGB Building Supplies' 'Well Built Community Fund', following a public vote from the local community.

Builders and timber merchants Ridgeons has celebrated a record number of years worked at its annual Long Service Awards.

Labour MPs Steve Rotheram, and Marie Rimmer were treated to a tour of Knauf Insulation's St Helen's plant last week, to demonstrate their on-going commitment to supporting businesses in the six boroughs of Liverpool.

Welsh builders merchant has completed its 2016 Charity Challenge with a gruelling 12 hour mission, walking from Brecon to Merthyr, via Pen-Y-Fan, then cycling to Cardiff Bay - a total distance of over 50 miles.

A 120-mile charity cycle ride by Kent Blaxill staff, suppliers and customers has raised at least £7,000 for two charities.