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Government reforms of the planning system have not improved the planning process for housebuilders and developers.

The director of a failed brickwork contractor has been banned as a director for eight years after failing to keep proper trading records, depriving his creditors of £1m.

Builders merchant Jewson has raised £5,900 for charity partner Barnardo's with its 'Buy a Brick' campaign.

The Patents County Court proceedings for infringement of design right issued by European Bathroom Limited against Qualitex Supplies Limited in October have now been settled.

Copper tube specialist KME Yorkshire has announced a significant investment in a state-of-the-art heating system to save money and reduce the carbon footprint of its UK manufacturing plant.

Independent builders merchant buying group NMBS is 50 years old next year and is celebrating with a new logo.

Builders and plumbers merchant group Travis Perkins has seen group turnover for the eleven months to the end of November rise 1.6%.

Bookings for merchants and suppliers planning to attend the BMF Conference 2013 should be made by New Year's Eve 2012 to take advantage of the Early Bird Discount on delegate places.

Chancellor George Osborne didn't go far enough to help the housing industry in his Autumn Statement last week.

Plumbers merchant Plumb Center has launched a new website to help plumbers make the most of the Green Deal.