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Over 63,000 jobs w3ere lost by the construction industry in the first three months of 2010, according to the Office of National Statistics.

Bathroom manufacturer Twyford Bathrooms confirmed last week that its Alsager factory will definitely close.

A man became angry with staff at builders merchant Travis Perkins and deliberately wrecked a trailer load of plasterboard.

HRH Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh was shown around BSW Timber's Howie Forest Products site at Dalbeattie last week.

Independent plumbers merchant HPS has committed to raising £40,000 for its chosen charity, Great Ormand Street Hospital.

The Builders Merchants Federation has announced the line-up of speakers and topics for its annual Members Day in September.

Merchant co-operative and invoice clearing house Unimer has announced increased turnover for the year ending April 2010.

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.

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

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