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The UK construction sector grew again in September, however expectations for future performance was muted.

The current flurry of cautious optimism about the construction industry output is unsustainable in the long run, according to the Construction Products Association.

The Weston-super-Mare branch of builders merchant Jewson is supporting football at a local level.

Tiling company Saint-Gobain Weber has been fined £16,000 after a man's finger and thumb were severed as he tried to unblock machinery.

BMF Members Day saw the launch of the Find-A-Merchant iPad/iPhone App, a joint venture with independent buying group NMBS.

Women won four out of six of the training awards presented at the BMF Members Day earlier this month.

Get Britain Building, the largest coalition of those involved in, and concerned with, in the built environment, has launched 'Plan B', which aims to unite the industry behind a common plan to return to economic growth for the good of the UK economy.

Tool suppliers Silverline Tools hosted this year's Silverline Power Tool Drag Racing Championships at the Fleet Air Arm Museum in Yeovilton.

Plumbers merchant Plumb Center, part of Wolseley, has welcomed the green agenda set out by the Energy Secretary last week.

Builders and plumbers merchant group Wolseley saw full year sales fall, though the second half of the year improved so much that the group is planning to resume a dividend payment at the half-year.