The Enterprise Minister has welcomed the new Trade Credit Scheme launched by the Builders Merchants Federation.

Builders' merchants from Jersey to Warrington and South Wales to Sleaford planted trees in schools with SCA Timber in celebration of FSC® Friday at the end of September.

Conservative Party chairman Grant Shapps MP used a visit to Hull independent builders merchant MKM Building Supplies to praise the government's help to Buy scheme.

The Construction Products Association is anticipating growth of 19.0% for the £111 billion construction industry by 2017.

Building chemical manufacturer Sika has launched CemClean - a non-aggressive, non-corrosive cement cleaner which removes concrete from surfaces and tools.

Balustrade specialist Richard Burbidge has added to its range of decorative mouldings, providing a wide range of choice for both customers and end-customers.

Tool supplier Carl Kammerling International has launched the Plasterboard Punch, designed to make drilling holes as easy as possible.

Four of Myson's iVector fan heaters have been installed at the BEST WESTERN Scores Hotel, St Andrew's Fife, Scotland.

Infrarad Ltd has launched a range of heating products new to the UK market, which use infrared technology and is designed to be more cost-effective than traditional central heating.

Builders merchant Jewson has raised over £20,000 for children's charity Barnardo's through its annual cycle event, the Tour de Jewson.