Builders and plumbers merchant group Wolseley have parted company with John Stegeman, president and CEO of their US plumbing distribution business Ferguson Enterprises.

Wolseley UK has confirmed that its Chorley distribution centre will close from the end of next month.

Lafarge Plasterboard has appointed Ben White as trade marketing manager.

Builder's merchant Selco has raised £22,000 over the last two years for the NSPCC's A Child's Voice Appeal.

Richard Burbidge's online planning tool DECKPLANNER has already been used by more than 5,000 people this summer.

The new IRWIN Speedhammer POWER allows users to drill through rebar reinforced concrete straight and fast.

A member of staff at Build Center in Derby was tragically killed this week when a heavy sheet of glass fell on him.

The overall year-on-year decline in construction work is easing up, according to the Glenigan Index for July, mainly thanks to strong performances from the public and utilities sectors.

Water management and drainage specialist, ACO Technologies has announced the appointment of Ian White as its new field sales manager for the north-west.

Shower manufacturer Aqata, has appointed Steve Gent to the newly created position of national sales manager.