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Builders merchant Jewson has appointed 50 new management trainees as part of its focus to bring new talent into the business.

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has welcomed Hanson Cement into its membership, with the supplier joining the Federation from 1 February.

Manufacturer Bosch Commercial and Industrial Heating has seen its year on year sales increase by 28% in 2014.

Roof windows manufacturer Velux has agreed a partnership with TrustMark, the Government-endorsed quality mark for tradesmen, which will help consumers to find trusted and expert installers when looking to carry out installations on their properties.

Building materials manufacturer CEMEX UK has recruited a host of new trainees, bringing young people and new talent into the construction and building materials industry.

The Norwich branch of independent builders merchant MKM Building Supplies has secured a deal to become the main sponsor of family -friendly Volkswagen, arts and music festival VW Whitenoise.

The UK windows and doors market grew by 3.8% in 2014 and is set to grow even further thanks to rising output from the country's construction industry, new research has suggested.

Wiltshire Police are asking for help in identifying the make and age of a shovel linked to a murder investigation.

Builders merchant Gibbs & Dandy has strengthened its partnership with Hunslet Hawks Rugby League team by sponsoring their 2015 kit.

A resurgence of growth across the UK is driving a strong construction comeback, which is set to create more than 200,000 construction jobs by 2019, according to new research released by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB).