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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.

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).

Independent builders merchant Rudridge has taken delivery of four new JCB TLT30D 4x4 Teletruck Forklifts at its Farnham branch to improve efficiency.

Ambitious independent builders merchant MBS Site Supplies has launched its second outlet, marking the next step in the firm's expansion and growth plans.

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.