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Declining output and orders on the demand side, combined with rising costs on the supply side characterised the UK construction industry in the last quarter of 2012.

The Association for the Conservation of Energy has written an open letter to the Government urging it to implement the long-promised changes to part L of the Building Regulations.

Key commentators from the flooding industry, Environment Agency, DEFRA, and builders merchant Jewson took part in a debate about the key issues affecting the UK following the increase in floods in the last 12 months.

Plumbers merchant Plumbing Trade Supplies (PTS) is opening a brand new branch in Pembroke Dock.

David Cameron MP, the UK Prime Minister told the Builders Merchants Federation "I hear what you say and we will look at it" on the question of retaining the 5% VAT rate on insulation.

The European Commission has confirmed State Aid approval for the Green Deal, which could see Green Investment Bank funding for the Government's flagship energy efficiency scheme.

Bristan Group has released factual detail around its recent court case with Kohler Mira.

Independent timber merchant Alsford Timber has opened a flagship branch at Leatherhead in Surrey.

East Midlands independent plumbing and heating merchant and bathroom retailer Pochin has marked 150 years in business with a celebration where 20 staff were given long service awards.

The Association for the Conservation of Energy has formally told Communities Secretary Eric Pickles that it will apply for judicial review of his December 13 statement ruling out implementing any 'consequential improvements' requirements for smaller buildings.