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A bricklayer-turned MP says that the government needs to take urgent action if it is to save the consgtruction industry "from the brink".

Materials handling specialist Rushlift - part of the Specialist Hire Group - has signed a 10 year deal to supply with a variety of materials handling equipment to a range of Saint-Gobain's UK manufacturing and distribution businesses.

A report to Parliament has found that 2010 saw a 30% drop in the installation of loft and cavity wall insulation.

Builders merchant brand Buildbase borrowed a 1000cc superbike from the Buildbase BMW Superbike team to feature as the stand showpiece at the Institute of Housing annual conference and exhibition in Harrogate.

Peter Hindle MBE, managing director of builders merchant Jewson has cycled through the French Alps for charity.

Kitchen and bathroom furniture manufacturer Ellis Furniture is to donate £30,000 during the next three years to Cancer Research UK.

Housing Minister Grant Shapps MP warned today (June 28) that a lack of creativity could lead to Scandinavian-style "eco-bling" homes dominating neighbourhoods as housebuilders prepare to go zero carbon in 2016.

Builders merchant organisation the Builders Merchants' Federation is working to prevent the interests of members from being damaged from the Government's highly-publicised Green Deal initiative.

Builders merchant Jewson has expanded its online services to customers with two new interactive website facilities.

26 teams drove from Northfleet in Kent to Turin in Italy and back again in 96 hours. Their efforts raised over £111,000 to help in the battle against prostate cancer. Check out our photo gallery courtesy of the Marshalls' team!