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Counterfeit and inferior personal protective equipment (PPE) finding its way into UK workplaces is growing despite several warnings of the problem, according to an equipment supplier.

Independent builders merchant Rudridge has been sold to the Travis Perkins Group.

Interior designer-turned TV presenter Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen will be at the BMF All Industry Conference in Malta next June, giving a designer's perspective on the building materials industry.

The Department of Energy and Climate Control is extending vouchers from the first release of the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund (GDHIF) until Tuesday 31 March 2015.

The Construction Products Association's latest State of Trade Survey for the fourth quarter of 2014 shows that manufacturers of construction products ended the year with continued growth in sales.

Finnish company Fiskars, supplier of branded consumer products for the home, garden and outdoors, is the latest member of the Builders Merchants Federation, bringing its total membership to 472.

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has agreed to provide a full secretariat service for the Institute of Builders Merchants (IOBM) in a move to further strengthen the relationship between the two organisations.

Independent builders merchant Elliotts has acquired Southampton-based business 247 Power Ltd as part of its drive to boost its sustainable offering.

The UK construction sector experienced a positive start to the year, with data suggesting output and new business growth rebounded from the lows seen in December.

Chandlers Building Supplies has announced the purchase of Beachwood Timber, which is based on Basin Road North, Portslade in East Sussex.