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A high-tech transport optimisation solution from Paragon Software Systems means builders merchant group Travis Perkins can plan customer deliveries automatically.

DIY chain Wickes, part of builders merchant group Travis Perkins, has launched an online resource for builders.

DIY chain B&Q has bought a house in Bishopstoke near Southampton to refurbish into an EcoHouse.

The Advertising Standards Authority has upheald a complaint about a claim made on a website for heat pumps from Danfoss Heat Pumps UK Ltd, in May 2011.

Staff from the Dewsbury branch of plumbers' merchant Graham raised money for charity during an open day, entitled Dewsbury's (Not) Got Talent.

The 2011 Tour de Jewson cycling marathon from builders merchant Jewson launches next Monday (September 12) to raise money for Jewson's 'together' charity partner Barnardo's.

Orders for new construction work fell dramatically in the second quarter of the year and to a level not seen since 1980, according to the latest set of figures from the office of national Statistics.

The UK construction industry continued to grow in August, according to the latest Markit/CIPS Construction Purchasing Managers' Index.

The Office of Fair Trading has referred a proposed UK construction materials joint venture between Anglo American and Lafarge to the Competition Commission.

UK shower tray and shower accessory manufacturer MX Group has acquired Aquatora, maker of the Storm shower tray range and AquaDek wet room products.