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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.

Bradstone announced significant investment in a multi-media consumer strategy at its second national conference for Bradstone Assured installers at Mallory Park racing circuit in Leicestershire last week.

The UK domestic furniture market experienced a sales growth of 3% in 2014, with builders merchants dominating over a third of the kitchen furniture sector, new research has revealed.

Sustainable building exhibition Ecobuild has unveiled its full conference programme for its 2015 show, with a host of big name industry and Westminster speakers set to appear.

The Howarth Timber Group is celebrating its 175th anniversary in 2015 and has a line-up of events, competitions and roadshows planned to mark the occasion in style.

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.