Selco Builders Warehouse has continued its expansion with the opening of its 36th branch in the UK and is set to open at least two more stores later in the year.

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has joined the Trade Association Forum in a move they believe will benefit its members.

Construction output is forecast to increase 5.3% in 2015 and 17.8% by 2018 according to the latest forecasts from the Construction Products Association (CPA), but growth is expected to slow in the medium-term due to election uncertainty and capacity constraints.

The new High Pressure Laminate (HPL) range from Premdor comes in over 80 standard colours, patterns and woodgrain effects.

Redland's Rosemary Clay Craftsman roof tiles have been used on a mansion house in Cambridge selected the due to its heritage look.

Melcourt Industries has appointed Nigel Bullock as sales agent developing business with the growing number of builders merchants now stocking its landscape products.

Irish materials firm CRH is to pay £4.9bn to buy Lafarge Tarmac, one of the businesses that rivals Lafarge and Holcim must sell if they are to go through with their planned £30bn merger.

Builders merchant Gibbs & Dandy's supplier conference, held at The Shard in London, has raised £1,700 for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Independent merchant Howarth Timber and Building Supplies is continuing to invest in its workforce following the appointment of Charlotte Hancock to external sales executive.

DEWALT is offering distributors exclusive sell-in packages to support the launch of its new range of mechanical and adhesive anchors and direct fasteners.