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Anne Ganley, managing director of north east independent builders' merchant Thompson Building Centres, will climb Mount Everest in May.

The Builders Merchants' Federation and other construction and housebuilding organisations have joined forces to exert pressure on politicians of all parties to revive the fortunes of the industry.

Building chemicals, sealants and adhesives manufacturer Everbuild Building Products took real Yorkshire cheese to Germany this month.

Housing and Planning Minister John Healey has announced that changes the Building Regulations will make homes 25% more energy efficient.

The Construction Products Association is urging Chancellor Alistair Darling to extend the boiler scrappage scheme and prioritise capital investment to show a clear commitment that public sector net investment does not fall below 2.25% of GDP.

Northern Ireland builders merchant J P Corry has been named overall winner in the first Octabuild Northern Ireland Builders Merchant Awards.

Builders merchant the Deepings Trading Company has launched Eco Building Products, a new division dedicated to renewable energy products.

The painting and decorating industry exhibition National Painting and Decorating Show is nearly full in terms of exhibitors, with eight months still to go.

The Institute of Builders Merchants will invest its first ever female President at the AGM next month.

Saint-Gobain Building Distribution UK, parent company of builders merchant Jewson and plumbers merchant Graham has beaten its waste-reduction target for 2009.