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The Institute of Builders Merchants has launched a Skills Challenge Day in which participants will get to learn more about the products they sell but in a fun, challenging and very hands on way.

Builders merchant chain Jewson hosted a green awareness day for over 100 builders in Greater Manchester, supported by the Energy Savings Trust.

Palletways UK , the provider of express distribution of small consignments of palletised freight to the construction industry, is opening up its service to building products companies.

The Kickstart and Local Authority New Build housebuilding schemes brought in by the last government are to end once final decisions are made about which of this year's projects will go ahead.

JCB, the digger and Teletruk manufacturer, is expecting to see significant gains in both sales and profitability this year.

Kent independent builders and timber merchant Homeleigh Timber Supplies is moving to a new depot to make the business more efficient and more sustainable.

Ventilations systems manufacturer Nuaire has taken a step forward in its environmental credentials.

The Builders Merchants Federation is warning builders merchants that Trading Standards is looking again at the issue of pre-filled bulk bags of aggregates.

From 2012 any company importing timber will need to prove where it came from or face legal sanctions, the European Parliament has finally decided.

Builders and plumbers merchant chain Grafton Group plc has seen both turnover and profits recovering, according to today's trading update for the six months ended June 30 2010.