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Builders merchant Travis Perkins aims to create a retro-fitting package refurbishment service for contracts that improve energy efficiency in existing housing stock.

DIY shed chain B&Q is stepping up its investment in building materials in the biggest ever change to its building category.

A large building contractor in Bristol has gone into liquidation after not being paid for work on a London housing development.

The Construction Products Association has launched a publication to provide information on refurbishing domestic buildings to improve energy efficiency.

The Construction Products Association has written to the George Osborne, urging the Chancellor to focus future public spending where it will deliver the most good and support sustained economic growth in the longer-term.

Ladder and access equipment manufacturer Abru has been acquired by Werner Co, the US ladder-maker, based in Pennsylvania.

The National Housing Federation is warning of a crisis in affordable house building if the Government goers ahead with planned budget cuts.

The Federation of Master Builders believes that government moves to prevent gardens being built on will do nothing to address the housing crisis.

Councils in England will have more power to stop developers building homes on gardens, according to communities minister Greg Clark.

Independent builders merchant buying group NBG LLP has signed a two year deal with Lafarge Plasterboard for the supply of plasterboard.