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An assistant manager at builders merchant Travis Perkins is taking part in the Dumball Rally, driving from Brighton to Sicily.

Building materials company Lafarge has transfered the freehold of 27acres of land in Kent to the local parish council, for £1.

Irish builders and plumbers merchant chain Grafton Group swung back into the black during the first six months of the year, thanks largely to stronger performances at its UK merchanting businesses Grafton Merchanting GB and Selco.

The Office of Fair Trading is to investigate the workings of the UK aggregates sector, it was announced today.

The UK construction industry is heading for a double dip recession, according to the latest Construction Products Association's industry forecasts.

Troubled social housing maintenance company Connaught is likely to appoint accountancy firm KPMG as adminstrators today.

Independent Welsh builders merchant LBS Builders Merchants has opened its first specialist roofing branch today.

Plumbers merchant chain Plumb Center and sister Wolseley company Parts Center have raised £100,000 for charity Action for Children this year.

Housing Minister Grant Shapps has announced new regulations on shared houses which could cut as many as 8,500 planning applications from the system, freeing up councils to focus on other priorities.

Troubled social housing specialist Connaught is the subject of an investigation by an MP who is collecting complaints about the firm.