Some 40% of small and medium-sized businesses in construction have introduced practical measures aimed at reducing their environmental impact, according to the environmental guidance website NetRegs.gov.uk.

North Wales-based builders merchants Huws Gray, has achieved Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Chain of Custody certification on machined softwood products for its 30 plus branch network.

Annual power tool drag racing fun day attracts big names, including Toolstation and Makita, as well as Channel 5's The Gadget Show.

Brick manufacturer Ibstock has joined forces with the Construction Products Association to give MPs an 'on the ground' insight into the current state of the construction sector.

Natural stone landscaping supplier Global Stone has moved to a purpose built £1m sales and distribution facility at Little Tey, Colchester.

Building materials company Cemex has met the Building Research Establishment Framework Standard for the Responsible Sourcing of Construction Products for its readymix division.

Plumbers merchant PTS is celebrating the first anniversary of its inaugural Renewable Energy Branch in Aylesford.

Snows Timber, part of the Bradfords independent builders merchant group, has appointed Lee Heitzman as sales representative for central southern England and the Isle of Wight.

Builders merchant group Travis Perkins plc has appointed Norman Bell to the position of category marketing director.

Lafarge Cement has won an award for its £20m rail infrastructure programme at its Hope Works in Derbyshire.