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Building materials firm CRH plc has completed its acquisition of UK business Lafarge Tarmac from Lafarge SA and Anglo American Plc, rebranding it as Tarmac.

Family-owned TG Group has announced it will open its eighth builders merchants branch next year after acquiring land in Bridgnorth, Shropshire.

Independent roof tile manufacturer, Russell Roof Tiles, is celebrating its half century next month with a special knockout event with former heavyweight boxing champion Frank Bruno and BBC Radio 5 Live's Garry Richardson.

More retirement homes were registered to be built in the UK in the first six months of this year than the whole of the previous year, according to new figures released by National House Building Council (NHBC).

A group of managers from Selco Builders Warehouse have completed a cycling marathon, raising over £20,000 for charity.

Pipe and Climate Center, part of Wolseley UK, have opened a new, purpose-built branch and fabrication facility in Basildon, Essex.

For the second time, IKO PLC has contributed to an episode of the BBC's DIY SOS - the programme that makes grown men and women cry.

Palladium Building Supplies held its annual charity golf day last week (23rd July) with its charity auction raising more than £3000 with tickets to see Manchester United up for grabs.

A group of avid walkers from Jewson Roofing and John Brash Co. Ltd joined forces to raise nearly £7,500 for charity after reaching the summit of the UK's three highest peaks.

Independent builders merchant, Parker Building Supplies, managed to raise over £15,000 for charity partner Teenage Cancer Trust at its annual golf day, breaking its own record for funds raised in a single event.