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The Office of National Statistics might be reporting a sharp increase in construction output, but the Construction Products Association is warning that the industry is still in a precarious position.

Graham, the plumbers merchant, has relocated its Leeds branch to brand new premises in order to create its latest heating and plumbing super-branch.

Housing charity Shelter has cautiously welcomed the governments New Homes Bonus initiative, but warns that it will not be enough to solve the UK housing crisis.

The UK Timber Frame Association believes government commitment to zero carbon homes will bring a big boost for the timber frame industry.

Building material supplier Hanson UK has obtained planning permission to extend five quarries.

Dunlop Adhesives has announced six more trade mornings with builders merchant Selco, because earlier ones have been so successful.

A new exhibition for the landscaping industry will take place at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire next June.

Steve Greaves, managing director of roofing manufacturer Flag-Soprema UK Ltd, will be making a 10 day trek through the Annapurna range of the Himalayas in November to raise funds for the 'Help for Heroes' charity.

Builders organisation the Federation of Master Builders has welcomed the Government's New Homes Bonus Scheme but says that it is now up to local authorities to deliver the housing needed to tackle the UK's chronic housing shortage.

...as National Association of Estate Agents reports strongest month ever in July.