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Independent builders merchants buying group h&b has become a partner with the Rainy Day Trust.

Wood panel manufacturer Norbord has urged MPs and Lords to reconsider the current Renewables Obligation legislation as part of its latest environmental initiative.

Leaders from more than 50 of the UK's leading built environment companies have warned the Prime Minister not to scale back the green levies on energy bills.

City of London Livery Company The Worshipful Company of Builders' Merchants is taking to the streets of London on Saturday (November 9) with a float in the Lord Mayor's Show.

Five members of staff from independent builders merchant Coomers Timber & Building Supplies took part in the Bupa Great South Run at Southsea in aid of Winston's Wish - a charity for bereaved children.

Bathroom distributor Ideal Bathrooms has raised almost £5000 towards children's charity Barnardo's after successfully climbing England's highest mountain Scafell Pike.

Cylinder specialist Gledhill has raised more than £1,500 towards a life-saving treatment for a young girl after its managing director competed in the Reebok Super Spartan Race.

The timber division of independent builders merchant Ridgeons has teamed up with one of its Swedish Sawmill partners, SCA Timber Supply Ltd, to provide three saplings to Kennett Primary School in Newmarket.

Nottingham-based recruitment specialist Frontline is hailing a significant rise in the number of jobs being created in the building and construction industry as a sign the economy is strengthening.

Timber Trade Federation member Norbord has been recognised as a responsible timber purchaser under the Responsible Purchasing Policy.