A new collection of anti-vibration hammers has been added to Spear & Jackson's heavy-duty Rippa range

Following the launch of their Engineered Timber Division earlier this year, Simpson Strong-Tie have introduced the first in a series of 12 products set to hit the market in 2007, the ITBS Skew Hanger.

With space forever at a premium in the bathroom, the demand for more modestly sized sanitaryware has grown significantly. Roca's latest launch taps into this trend.

The launch of four new kitchen furniture ranges has extended PJH Group's Prima value kitchen brand with designs ito appeal to both contemporary and more traditional tastes.

Sales have shot up by more than a fiifth for the PVC-U supplier thanks to online ordering and an expansion of the company's fleet of vehicles

New premises and investment in new management will ensure that all sales functions will operate from one central point for the shower manufacturer

Sales at The BSS Group have exceeded £1b for the first time, according to preliminary results for the year to March 31 2007.

A new study, being carried out by the Office of Fair Trading, will investigate the UK house building industry, including regulation and competition.

A new body, due to be up and running by April 2009, will aim to deliver £1b worth of new homes, infrastructure and community facilities by 2014.

The construction industry is set to enjoy sustained growth over the next three years, predict the Construction Products Association.