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The Construction Products Association's State of Trade Survey shows that export business is helping many manufacturers make-up for an uncertain UK economy.

Nearly a third of small building firms expect to cut jobs over the next six months according to a new survey from the Federation of Master Builders.

Paint manufacturer AkzoNobel plans to open a custom-built decorative paints facility and close two existing factories.

The Institute of Builders Merchants will be holding a 'Practical Building Skills Challenge Event' at Cambridge Regional College on Wednesday October 19, 2011.

BM TRADA Certification will be exhibiting at Timber Expo 2011, the new exhibition for the timber sector.

A team from builders merchant Travis Perkins is to cycle from Lands End to John O Groats, having already done the trip in the other direction a year ago.

International Building Products Ltd is the new name for CSI, owner of the IBP Group of businesses which includes the Conex Bänninger plumbing brands.

The Government's Behavioural Insights Team is to evaluate a number of trials with DIY retailer B&Q and some energy companies designed to help structure the roll-out of the Green Deal next year.

Builders merchant Build Center has donated materials to help a Northamptonshire hospice with its fundraising target.

With water use high on the agenda after one of the driest European springs on record the Bathroom Manufacturers Association is demanding action to avoid shortages.