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Yesterday's announcement that GDP growth has been held back to just 0.5% shows the parlous state of construction which is holding back the economy says builders organisation the Federation of Master Builders.

Builders merchant N&C Building Materials hosted a St George's Day Family Fun Day celebration at its Barking premises.

Not content with cycling from their branch in Stoke on Trent to Lake Windermere, two employees of Travis Perkins and Keyline are also planning to cycle back again, having swum across the lake first.

The Tax office is targeting around 50,000 plumbers, heating engineers and gas fitters giving them the opportunity to come clean about any unpaid taxes.

The UK economy has rebounded from the surprise contraction at the end of 2010, according to new figures released this morning.

The latest renewable energy exhibition -Renewables Roadshow, powered by Plumb Center - has gained more industry support, including that of plumbers merchants PTS and Graham.

Leeds-based JT, the shower tray manufacturer, is supporting its staff as they take part in the Jane Tomlinson run for charity on June 19.

Kellaway Building Supplies, the Bristol independent builders merchant, welcomed local MP Dawn Primarolo to its business last Wednesday.

The Builders Merchants Federation has appointed Stewart Pierce, finance director of Parker Building Supplies and Stephen Thompstone md of GMGB company Buildbase as directors.

Independent timber and builders' merchant Ridgeons, announced the winners of its fourth supplier of the year awards at a dedicated event in Norwich.