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Building materials group Lafarge expects a recovery in developed markets to be underway in the second half of next year, despite cement volumes falling around 8% this year.

Gloucestershire builders merchant Hale & Co have completed the first of three rebuilding phases following a devastating fire at their premises earlier this year.

The Builders Merchants Federation has given only lukewarm approval to Tory housing policies as articulated by Shadow Housing Minister Grant Shapps in three speeches in the last few weeks.

With his Pre-Budget Report likely to be issued this month, it is essential that the Chancellor of the Exchequer recognises the importance of continued spending on construction projects according to the Construction Products Association.

PTS warehouse operative Graham Shadwell is to represent England at the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

Construction Product Association's Chairman, Adrian Barden has made it clear that both finance and confidence are key to securing a sustained recovery in new housebuiding from the record post war lows suffered this year.

A new market report has found that UK builders and plumbers merchants are divided into those chasing margins and those targeting lower value, volume contracts.

The Concrete Block Association has welcomed the results of an independent survey which shows the overwhelming desire of the public to live in brick and block houses.

This year's BMA Bathroom Conference has been described by BMA President Steve Lee as "the industry event of the year".

An innovative scheme to cut water use has earned cement manufacturer Lafarge Cement two awards at the Environment Agency's Water Efficiency Awards.