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Builders organisation the Federation of Master Builders is hoping to play a central role in the government's Green Deal scheme.

A builders merchant who climbed Mount Snowdon every week for a whole year for charity has been nominated for a fundraising award.

The Board of merchant co-operative and invoice clearing United Merchants plc believes that one conference, open to all industry parties is the preferred option.

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.

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.

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.