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The Building Materials Golf Society is seeking new golfing members.

Independent builders merchant buying NBG LLP has launched a new website, aimed at making it easier for customers and suppliers to find information on NBG member merchants.

Sussex indepdent builders' merchant Chandlers Building Supplies has extended its vehicle fleet with three more trucks.

East Midlands independent plumbers merchant Willbond is backing a local campaign to encourage more businesses to offer apprenticeships.

The government to fund the training of 1,000 apprentices in the insulation sector as part of its "green deal" energy plan.

The creation of a skilled workforce to deliver the Government's Green Deal retrofit programme will depend on more than just the 1,000 apprentice places announced this week.

Neil Schofield, head of government and external affairs at boiler maker Worcester Bosch, has criticised the Government for dragging its feet over the details of the Renewable Head Incentive.

The housebuilders' organisation the Home Builders Federation has denied that the industry builds "identikit Legoland" housing.

The costs of energy, fuel and materials will continue to rise over the next year, according to a survey by the Construction Products Association.

Improving fortunes in the Irish market and a better climate in UK merchanting helped Irish merchant group Grafton to almost double group operating profits for the year to December 31 2010.