Fakro has signed a new three-year agreement with builders merchant buying group NBG for roof windows, blinds and installation accessories, extending the company's long-standing relationship with the group.

London's house building industry needs to be much more open to competitiveness and diversity if the number of new homes needed in the capital is to be delivered, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

Water treatment manufacturer Fernox has invested in its distribution capability, unveiling its new UK livery at the same time.

Trainees from independent builders merchant JT Dove have put themselves on the starting line of a challenging race recently to raise money for CHUF (Children's Heart Unit Fund).

Plumbers merchant Drakes Plumbing Supplies has acquired A&C Plumbing Supplies in Whitstable.

Manufacturer of plumbing and heating products Pegler Yorkshire has announced key management changes in a bid to grow the business both domestically and internationally.

Builders merchant Jewson has been shortlisted as a finalist for the 2014 Finance for the Future Awards in the Innovative New Idea category.

Construction output in Q2 2014 increased compared with the same period last year, but there was no growth compared with Q1 of this year, statistics have revealed.

Multikwik has launched a range of chrome-plated, lightweight, easy-to-use compression fittings designed to help installers out of any installation tight-spot.

Premdor's new 164 page range guide for 2014/2015 has over 500 new products listed and reveals the most comprehensive collections of internal and external doors, window ranges and cubicle and washroom systems.