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Communities secretary Eric Pickles has scrapped plans to force householders wanting to build extensions to make extra improvements to their property's energy efficiency.

Minster, the specialist insulation and dry-lining arm of SGBD UK has launched a specialist roofing business.

Builders merchant Jewson has won a contract with Charnwood Borough Council to supply building materials to the council's housing services department.

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

Plumbers merchant Plumb Center has helped out Ebbsfleet Utd Football Club with new WC facilities after the football club won the merchant's Best Loo-sers competition.

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.