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A public meeting was held yesterday to open the enquiry into possible health risks to people living near the Hanson Cement Padeswood works in Mold.

Plasterboard manufacturer Lafarge Plasterboard has opened a new depot in Grangemouth, Scotland.

Builders merchant Ridgeons has unveiled its Centenary Garden, a new display of landscaping materials, showing the breadth of product range on offer.

The Bathroom Manufacturers Association is emphasising the importance of customer service in its 2010 Bathroom Conference on October 19.

Reusing small empty sites of up to two hectares could more than meet UK housing demand without building on green field land, according to the Federation of Master Builders.

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.