The Thanet branch of independent builders merchant Chandlers Building Supplies is holding a free roofing demonstration for customers next week.

Independent builders merchant buying group NMBS has made a new appointment to its national sales team.

Builders merchants organisation the Builders Merchants Federation has seen member numbers grow by over 100 in the last 12 months.

Knauf Insulation, in partnership with CRASH - the construction and property industry's charity for homeless people - has donated materials to a project undertaken by performing arts charity, Cardboard Citizens.

Decorative aggregates supplier Long Rake Spar has been chosen as a supplier to independent builders merchant buying group Fortis.

Builders organisation the Federation of Master Builders is backing calls from Labour for an "army of small builders" to help address the housing crisis.

Draper Tools will be exhibiting its range of hand and power tools, lighting products and garden tools at the Totally Tools show at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry in February.

Joseph Krarup is the new salesmanager for Continental Wood Products.

Wall, roof and landscaping supplier Wienerberger, has appointed a new sales director for its Sandtoft roof division.

Growth in private house building, infrastructure work and commercial activity are set to drive recovery in the industry over the next four years, according to the Construction Products Association's latest forecast.