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London's house building industry needs to be much more open to competitiveness and diversity if the number of new homes needed in the capital is to be delivered, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

Water treatment manufacturer Fernox has invested in its distribution capability, unveiling its new UK livery at the same time.

Trainees from independent builders merchant JT Dove have put themselves on the starting line of a challenging race recently to raise money for CHUF (Children's Heart Unit Fund).

Plumbers merchant Drakes Plumbing Supplies has acquired A&C Plumbing Supplies in Whitstable.

Builders merchant Jewson has been shortlisted as a finalist for the 2014 Finance for the Future Awards in the Innovative New Idea category.

Construction output in Q2 2014 increased compared with the same period last year, but there was no growth compared with Q1 of this year, statistics have revealed.

Groundwork and civil engineering merchant Rudridge is sponsoring Belfast's Ultimate Strongman giant weekend in August.

Trade paint brand Leyland has teamed up with national newspaper The Daily Mirror to offer one lucky reader the chance to play a darts match against the current world champion Michael van Gerwen.

Independent builders merchant RGB Building Supplies is giving tradesmen and women in the South West of England another chance to enter their Well Built Stamp of Excellence Awards before the first winner is chosen in September.

Trade exhibition the Build Show has warned that more must be done to support skills development within the construction industry.