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The Institute of Builders Merchants is to provide the BMF Campus on-line product knowledge portal as a free benefit to its members.

The UK housing market is likely to be even slower this year than it was in 2011, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

Builders merchant chain Gibbs & Dandy, has helped a primary school open its very own allotment, after pupils asked teachers for more outdoor learning spaces.

Shower manufacturer, Roman Limited is taking a photo every working day during 2012 to document a year in the life of the company.

Cement and building materials manufacturer Cemex has opened a new cement bagging plant at its factory in Rugby.

Grafton Merchanting GB has a new chief executive - Mark Kelly, who takes up the role with effect from February 1st 2012.

Builders merchant group Travis Perkins has announced a new banking facility, which will effectively reduce its overdraft.

Builders merchant organisation the Builders Merchants Federation has announced that six new companies have been approved for membership.

Paint and coatings manufacturer, AkzoNobel Decorative Paints - the manufacturer of Dulux Trade products - won two of the three Sustainable Innovation Awards at the British Coatings Federation's (BCF's) annual awards.

An apprentice from Huddersfield-based manufacturer Ellis Furniture, Chris Mattimoe, met The Duke of Gloucester during his official visit to Leeds College of Building, the UK's specialist construction college.