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UK construction companies indicated a sustained upturn in overall business activity during March, but the pace of expansion remained relatively subdued in comparison to the trends seen for much of the past three years. That's according to the seasonally adjusted Markit/CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers' Index®.

Construction United are launching a new initiative to bring everyone with a vested interest in construction together to actively improve perceptions of the sector and employees of every level while supporting a number of relevant causes.

The Worshipful Company of Builders Merchants (WCoBM) held their fifth City & Awards luncheon in March at the historic Saddlers' Hall.

Gibbs & Dandy's Pudsey branch has begun supplying building material to children's football club, Eldwick Juniors, as part of a £5,000 community investment project.

Based in Leeds, JT have revealed plans for new manufacturing capital investment as well as staff training and a new apprenticeship scheme. The investment will strengthen the manufacturing capability and team skills, creating a state-of-the-art site.

Manufacturers of lightweight building materials and systems, Knauf, have invested into their Immingham facilities, to meet demand for plasterboard.

Employees from boiler manufacturer Baxi, volunteered to man the phones in aid of Sports Relief 2016.

Provider of precision heating and plumbing components, Altecnic, are investing £100,000 to create an industry-leading, international standard distribution centre at their headquarters in Staffordshire.

Timber Expo is returning for 2016 as part of UK Construction Week. Strengthening roots in Birmingham, the Expo will take place at the NEC on 18 - 20 October.

Masonry, brick and block producer Forterra has announced its intention to float on the London Stock Exchange.