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For addressing the challenge of removing deforestation from its supply chain, The Travis Perkins group has been recognised as the most improved company from 2013 in Industrials and Autos in CDP's 2014 global forests report, 'Deforestation-free supply chains: From commitments to action'.

Over 30 people attended the first Timber Forum hosted by the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) at its Coventry HQ on 11 November.

Independent builders merchant RGB Building Supplies has revealed they are donating £1,000 worth of building materials to Landkey Primary School in Barnstaple, Devon, as part of its initiative to support communities local to their branches.

Output in the construction industry grew by 0.8% in Q3 compared with the previous quarter, the latest industry data has estimated.

Industry and government can work better together to develop policies that give greater certainty and confidence to industry and encourage investment, innovation and growth, according to a report from the Construction Products Association.

The NMBS exhibition has sold out for its 2015 dates.

Power tool manufacturer Makita UK has donated pink cordless drill drivers to Team Run 12 as a contribution towards its challenging fund raising programme.

Independent builders merchant GPH Builders Merchants has raised hundreds of pounds for Macmillan Cancer Support after taking part in the World's Biggest Coffee Morning.

Grafton Supply Chain Solutions, part of the Grafton group, parent company of Buildbase, Plumbase and Jacksons, has secured a long-term deal with a Derby City Council-owned housing company worth at least £2.8 million a year.

Independent builders merchant Otford Builders Merchants has raised over £5,000 for the charity Breast Cancer Care.