Chichester-based timber suppliers, Covers Timber & Builders Merchants, supported a local builder in creating his vision to produce a wooden crane to move objects without engine mechanics.

A report released today (23 April) reveals that construction activity rose to pre-Christmas levels last month, after a sharp drop in February due to the bad weather.

Britain's Strongest Man, Eddy Hall, will join builders merchant RGB Building Supplies at the Toolfair event that takes place in Exeter this week to help launch a new awards scheme for its customers.

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has added Britain's richest plumber, Charlie Mullins, to its line-up of speakers for BMF Members Day in September.

Builder's merchant Travis Perkins has collaborated with Brighton University on an innovative art project.

Builders merchant N&C Building Materials will host its annual St George's Family Fun Day event this weekend (Saturday 26th April).

The ABUS 158 range of combination padlocks offers a medium security level of keyless security with either 158/40mm with 3 combination dials, or 158/50mm with 4 combination dials.

The Caulk Once and Fill Once double act from Everbuild Building Products sets a new standard in decorating fillers.

Winn & Coales (Denso) Ltd has revamped its Denso Tape packaging with a new "clean-pack" that now includes sizing, instructions for use and barcode information, making the product easier to process at the trade counter.

Big Wipes' new 4x4 range of industrial strength wipes, contains four powerful cleaning agents and four dermatologically tested skin conditioners.