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Two teams from timber and builders merchant Covers have begun training in earnest ahead of tackling the challenging Pennine Way Mega Trek in July next year, raising funds to improve children's healthcare.

A new helpline has been launched by construction industry charity the Lighthouse Club to support the industry's workforce and their families.

A shortage of bricklayers must be addressed by an increase in the number of construction apprenticeships, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

Norbord and Ainsworth Lumber have signed an agreement under which they will merge, creating one of the largest oriented strand board (OSB) manufacturers across North America, Europe and Asia.

Supplier BSW Timber has pledged its support for WWF-UK's Forest Campaign to tackle global forest destruction.

Kitchen supplier Rixonway Kitchens has been sold by private equity firm August Equity and its management team to Nobia AB of Sweden in a deal worth £34m.

Up to £30 million in vouchers are to be released for homeowners to improve the energy efficiency of their homes after the government reopened the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund.

The UK Green Building Council (UK-GBC) has welcomed the announcement that the government will allocate a further £30million to boost its Green Deal energy efficiency scheme.

Angela Rushforth, managing director at East Anglian independent timber and builders merchant Ridgeons, will be announced as the first female Chair of the Confederation British Industry (CBI) East of England Regional Council from next month (January).

Builders merchant Gibbs & Dandy has signed a three-year sponsorship deal with the up-and-coming Lynn Ladies FC.