An eighth consecutive quarter of increasing sales has given construction product manufacturers reason to be optimistic with future growth anticipated, according to the Construction Products Association's latest State of Trade Survey.

Increasing shortages of bricks and bricklayers will threaten Britain's future house building plans, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has warned.

Independent builders merchant Huws Gray is giving away a brand new Vauxhall Vivaro van as part of its 25th birthday celebrations.

Cement manufacturer Lafarge Tarmac has launched a UK-wide competition to encourage builders to buy its packed products from their local merchants and to increase footfall in store.

Low maintenance building products manufacturer, Kalsi Group, has enhanced its underground drainage range with the introduction of a square manhole cover and complementary frames in response to customer demand.

British manufacturer Inta has unveiled its new range of chrome thermostatic and decorative radiator valves.

Shower manufacturer Matki has added a wet room panel to its Matki-ONE collection.

Independent builders merchant Kent Blaxill has appointed Richard Poole as the manager of its Norwich branch.

Builders and plumbers merchant chain Travis Perkins plc has announced Group sales grew by 7.2% in the first quarter of 2015 despite the anticipated slump in its plumbing and heating division.

Kriss Akabusi MBE is the final top-flight speaker to sign up for the Builders Merchants Federation All Industry Conference this June.