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Robust overall output growth continued across the UK construction sector in December, but the pace of growth eased for the third month running.

Hanson Building Products, one of the UK's largest producers of clay bricks, has been sold as part of a deal worth £900m.

Independent builders merchant Rudridge made a welcome return to the Horsham Community Allotments, months after donating materials for the team as part of its Community Project campaign.

GFK, with assistance of the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF), has launched the first robust sales tracking insights for the builders merchant sector.

Capital Radio Breakfast Show presenter and model Lisa Snowdon was guest of honour at the official opening of Pimlico Plumbers' new plumbing and heating merchant.

Next year's BMF Members' Day will take place in Cheshire, the Builders Merchants Federation has revealed.

Independent builders merchant, MBS Site Supplies, has unveiled its new ecommerce website, providing small to medium sized builders with the same unique product offering as its regional operation.

Worcester Bosch, Wavin, Vaillant and Bristan were the suppliers awarded at plumbers merchant Graham's annual conference at Leeds Armouries.

International building materials group CRH has reached an agreement to sell brick manufacturer Ibstock to US private equity company Bain Capital.

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has welcomed trussed rafter supplier Pasquill into its membership, the latest company to join following the formation of the BMF Timber Forum.