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North east independent builders' merchant James Burrell has taken on funding of nearly £1 million in from The Royal Bank of Scotland.

Devon independent builders merchant Tinhay Building Supplies has opened its third branch in just 12 years.

The mild and dry weather, restocking and a favourable exchange rate meant that the outlook for construction products manufacturers improved in 2011 Q1 according to the latest Construction Product Association State of Trade Survey.

Building materials producer Michelmersh Brick has warned that it could raise its prices.

Howarth Timber and Building Supplies has warned that the Government's push towards greener energy generation could push up timber prices.

There is a "big disconnect" between the construction output figures from the Office of National Statistics and what the industry is actually experiencing, says Geoff Cooper, chief executive of builders merchant group Travis Perkins.

Bristol independent builders merchant Kellaway Building Supplies has announced a further year's sponsorship of the Bloodhound SSC Project.

Sales at builders merchant group Travis Perkins were 5.9% for the four months to the end of April, despite featuring two fewer trading days that the same period in 2010.

Plasterboard manufacturer Lafarge Plasterboard has re-launched its recycling service as GTEC Wasteline Direct.

A number of blue-chip suppliers have signed up as Rainy Day Partners under a new package launched by industry charity the Rainy Day Trust.