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Neil Schofield, head of government and external affairs at boiler maker Worcester Bosch, has criticised the Government for dragging its feet over the details of the Renewable Head Incentive.

The housebuilders' organisation the Home Builders Federation has denied that the industry builds "identikit Legoland" housing.

Improving fortunes in the Irish market and a better climate in UK merchanting helped Irish merchant group Grafton to almost double group operating profits for the year to December 31 2010.

The construction industry saw output rise during the last quarter of 2010 according to official figures released by the Office for National Statistics.

The costs of energy, fuel and materials will continue to rise over the next year, according to a survey by the Construction Products Association.

Shares in insulation manufacturer Superglass Holdings plc fell 20% after a trading update released on this week (March 1).

Shower and brassware supplier Methven UK held a special event to celebrate the launch of the company's Vision and Values and the transfer of the Deva business to Methven UK Ltd.

February saw a rise in activity in the UK construction industry, following growth in January.

Family-run independent builders merchants George Bence & Sons has joined the UK Green Building Council.

A lorry driver for builders merchant Travis Perkins was threatened by a motorist when his lorry knocked off a wing mirror on the man's car.