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Builders and plumbers merchant group Wolseley has apparently put three of its UK businesses - Build Center, Electric Center and insulation distributor Encon up for sale, according to speculation in this weekend's financial press.

The administrator for failed DIY chain Focus has revealed the locations of the stores bought by Travis Perkins for its Wickes subsidiary.

Builders merchant buying group the National Merchant Buying Society reported that business was brisk at yesterday's annual NMBS exhibition in Telford.

North east independent builders merchant Thompson Building Centres has joined forces with Jobcentre Plus on a new scheme to help umemployed youngsters learn new skills.

Joint administrators for failed DIY chain Focus DIY are to close 120 stores, having failed to find a buyer for the business as a whole.

Fragile construction industry conditions will mean more building subcontractors going out of business, says credit insurer Euler Hermes.

Builders merchant organisation the Builders Merchants Federation is supporting Timber Expo, the exhibition and conference backed by TRADA Technology.

Newcastle builders merchant JT worked with supplier Acheson & Glover (A&G), to design a new hard landscaping display area for its local garden centre, a customer of JT Dove's.

Sussex builders merchant Chandlers Building Supplies sponsored a concert performed by the Petworth Town Band on Sunday May 15.

City speculation is rising that joinery supplier Howden Joinery could be the subject of a takeover. And the analysts are suggesting that it could be a perfect fit for Travis Perkins.