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It is with much sadness that BMJ has learned of the death of Eryl Hughes, formerly of Wirral Building Supplies, after a short battle with cancer.

Ed Miliband's pledge to build new homes on "a grand scale" was the focus of attention for the Builders Merchants' Federation (BMF) at the Labour Party Conference in Brighton.

Independent builders merchant buying society NMBS held a conference for suppliers, focussing on how suppliers could maximise the benefits of one of their most precious resources; their people.

Aggregate Industries has announced a major re-brand which will consolidate 25 of its businesses under the Aggregate Industries name.

Builders and timber merchant Howarth Timber has continued its expansion by purchasing the assets and trades of Northern Timber Ltd in Brighouse, West Yorkshire.

Independent builders merchant EH Smith has seen a 30 per cent increase in customer visits across all eight of its branches after introducing fixed prices.

Builders and plumbers merchant group Wolseley saw revenues rise nearly 5%, as strength returned to its US and UK markets.

Builders and plumbers merchant group Wolseley is to return £300m to shareholders through a special dividend.

A team from independent builders merchant Ridgeons has raised over £5000 for charity after completing the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge.

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has warned that the Green Deal will fail unless the Government takes swift and decisive action to incentivise consumer demand for energy efficiency.