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A former credit controller from builders merchant Travis Perkins will be jailed after pleading guilty to stealing charity donations.

From next year, all homes for sale will have to advertise their energy efficiency ratings under new European Union legislation.

Independent builders merchant John Nicholls is to close its Stratford plumbing and heating branch from September 1, in order to better focus on developing the rest of the business.

After growing steadily for six months, the value of private housing starts fell in the three months to July according to the latest data from industry analysts Glenigan.

Brick manufacturer Ibstock been awarded a 'very good' rating in its factory assessment for the responsible sourcing standard, BES 6001.

A particularly aggressive swan has been evicted to a quarry site owned by Lafarge Aggregates.

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.