World War One Staffordshire Regiment historic hero William Coltman was honoured in a 14 mile walk on 2 August, organised by Derbyshire-based door distributor JB Kind in conjunction with the National Memorial Arboretum and undertaken by more than 50 people.

Armstead Trade has made its move in the summer transfer window by signing up former footballer and ex decorator Jimmy Bullard for a competition that will see one decorating firm win his services on a one-day loan deal.

An overwhelming percentage of homeowners prefer to visit a showroom when making the decision to purchase a new bathroom, according to a survey conducted by plumbers merchant City Plumbing Supplies, part of Travis Perkins plc.

Firms across the UK construction industry reported growth in activity in the second quarter of 2015, marking the ninth consecutive quarter of growth, but near-term outlook is clouded by labour supply issues and rising wage costs, according to the Construction Products Association (CPA).

Groundwork and civil engineering merchant, Rudridge, has been awarded FORS GOLD status by the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme - the highest grade achievable for fleet operators.

Newly rebranded building materials firm, Tarmac, has become the first company in the UK to trial a new Econic concrete mixer in an effort to improve vulnerable road user safety.

Kitchen manufacturer Regency Kitchens has joined the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) as a supplier member.

As featured on the front cover of the K Collection brochure, the Ambleside kitchen from the company's painted range offers classic styling with a contemporary twist.

FAKRO has reduced the prices of all its products incorporating its Z-wave technology - the popular FTP-V natural pine and FTU-V white PU-coated pine centre pivot roof windows.

Four apprentices from the Leeds College of Building have been rewarded for being top of their class with £1,000 worth of top-to-toe outfits from workwear brand Scruffs.