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.

Insulation and interior building products distributor CCF, part of Travis Perkins plc, has launched a new passive fire protection range in partnership with Rockwool, Promat, and TBA Textiles.

Builders and plumbers merchant group Travis Perkins plc reported a 7.8% increase in revenue for the first half of the year despite continued struggles in its plumbing and heating division.

Construction output growth slowed in July following June's four-month high with residential building expanding at one of its weakest rates since 2013, according to the latest Markit survey.