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Construction is being hit by a shortage of aerated and lightweight blocks with delivery times of up to three months currently being quoted by manufacturers.

The Builders Merchants Federation is developing a Wellness Programme for BMF members designed to ensure that merchant and supplier members' staff are physically fit for the future and adequately protected from the stresses and strains of corporate life.

Builders across Britain are getting busier for the first time since the economic downturn began, according to the Federation of Master Builders.

Interior building products distributor CCF has opened a new branch in Belvedere, south east London.

The Builders Merchant Federation has signed up to the Rainy Day Trust's partnership scheme.

NMBS, the buying society for independent builders', timber, hardware, plumbing and heating merchants, has revamped and relaunched its online presence.

Wolseley UK is creating two business areas for the civils and utilities markets, under the Burdens and Drain Center brands.

Continental Wood Products, part of the Norvik Timber Group, is launching a rapid delivery service called Swede Speed this month.

Independent builders merchant buying group NBG has added a new member to its growing list of plumbing and heating merchants.

Warrington Borough Council has granted planning permission for builders merchant group Travis Perkins to build a new logistics centre.