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South West based independent builders merchant Bradfords Building Supplies, has celebrated the opening of its refurbished branch in Taunton, Somerset.

Southern independent plumbers merchant Heating Plumbing Supplies has hit a record turnover for 2010.

Trade suppliers and subcontractors are almost £280 million out of pocket following the collapse of failed building company Rok, according to a creditors report by Price Waterhouse Coopers.

In the next 10 years 11,400 jobs will be lost in the construction sector as a result of today's rise in the rate of VAT rise to 20% according to the federation of Master Builders.

The Zero Carbon Hub Task Group has delivered recommendations to government for the carbon compliance levels of new homes from 2016, which will have a strong influence on product development plans for manufacturers and house builders over the next few years.

Builders merchant Travis Perkins saw turnover rise 6.5% in the 11 months to the end of November, an interim management statement said this morning.

Staff at a Scottish plumbers merchant are celebrating after scooping nearly £1m on the National Lottery.

Specialist Group has donated a selection of its Builders Brand tools to the charity Community Projects Africa.

The National Housing Federation fears poorer households will have little to gain from the Government's 'Green Deal.'

Northampton's independent builders merchant, Hevey Building Supplies raised over £1500 for prostate cancer charities, by growing facial hair.