Britain's biggest builders merchant, Travis Perkins, was the most searched for company in the UK in 2014 by those completing credit reference and company checks, a report has revealed.

The chairman of Solihull-based builders merchant EH Smith has received a specialist lifetime achievement award at a high-profile business awards ceremony in Birmingham.

Builders merchanting and DIY group Grafton saw revenue for the year ended 31 December 2014 grow to £2.08 billion, an increase of 9.5% on the previous year.

Brick maker Hanson has re-opened its iconic brickworks in Accrington, closed seven years ago as the recession started to bite.

Continuing with its ambitious growth strategy by introducing new products for the UK home decoration market, the Fetim Group UK has appointed a new UK sales manager for its window decoration division.

UK manufacturer of timber windows, doors and stairs, JELD-WEN, has extended its product offering with the addition of its new sliding wardrobe door system.

Independent builders merchant Carvers Building Supplies celebrated its relaunch with a gala event on Saturday 6th December.

Liz Male, chairman of TrustMark, has been appointed a MBE in the Queen’s New Year 2015 Honours List in recognition of services to construction and consumer protection.

JELD-WEN, the manufacturer of timber doors, windows and stairs, has appointed three new stairs technicians following a surge in demand for its free stairs measuring service.

Dulux Decorator Centre has donated over £3,000 worth of Dulux Trade paint and materials to help rebuild the Manchester Dogs' Home, following the devastating fire in September this year.