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The Construction Products Association's has downgraded its latest 2016 growth forecasts for the UK construction industry to 3.6% , from the 3.8% it quoted in the Autumn.

Builders merchants' trade association the Builders Merchants Federation is joining with WWF's Global Forest and Trade Network in the UK to promote responsible forest trade throughout the merchant supply chain.

Adhesives and sealants provider Bostik has extended its sponsorship of The Southern Football League until at least the end of the 2016/17 season, furthering its support of grassroots football through its brand, EVO-STIK.

NMBS has released full details of its speaker line-up for the 2016 Conference, taking place in Lanzarote in June. Shed Simove, an entrepreneur who was involved in the launch of Big Brother and Celebrity Big Brother on Channel 4, will be updating the Conference on his latest product ideas and initiatives.

Builders' merchant Jewson has opened a new 22,000 square foot branch in Northampton.

Peter Stringer, formerly managing director of Jewson, has joined MKM's management team.

The Office for National Statistcs has reported construction output is marginally weaker than it has been, suffering its second consecutive quarterly fall (of 0.1%) following the third quarter's 1.9% decline.

West London based independent civils merchant George Lines has become part of Lords Builders Merchants.

The UK construction sector has seen a slowdown in growth, according to the Markit/CIPS UK Construction PMI® January data.

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson today launched London's first Boiler Cashback Scheme, which will offer £400 to help home owners and landlords replace their old boilers with new high energy efficient models.