Top economist and journalist David Smith and management journalist Matthew Gwyther are the first speakers announced for the 2016 NMBS Conference.

Tile adhesives, grouts, finishing and decorating product manufacturer Dunlop, has hired a new Area Sales Manager for East Anglia and the South East.

Brett Martin Plumbing and Drainage has launched Anthracite Grey to the Cascade Cast Iron Style Rainwater and Soil Systems range.

Marley Eternit is bringing back its Acme Double Camber clay plain tile in Natural Orange, adding to the other four colours already available in the range - Antique, Burnt Flame, Dark Brindle, and Smooth Brindle - with a wide selection of traditional fittings and accessories for complete design flexibility.

Brett Landscaping and Building Products has announced the appointment of Alastair Forbes as its new managing director.

Independent south west builders merchant RGB Building Supplies has promoted Jenny Naylor to Human Resources Director and Andy Gamble to Operations Director with immediate effect.

A junior rugby team in Bromley has been storming the pitch in style thanks to a kit sponsorship deal from leading UK boiler manufacturer, Baxi.

Chandlers Roofing Supplies, the roofing division of Chandlers Building Supplies, is delighted to announce the opening of a new branch in Rainham, Essex.

Markovitz Ltd, the Chesterfield-based builders' and plumbers' merchants, raised over £21,000 at its annual Charity Dinner in aid of #Challenge Derbyshire.

Midlands-based builders and plumbers merchants Tippers bought Huthwaite Roofing Supplies in Sutton-in-Ashfield on Christmas Eve 2015.