Kent aggregate company Moores Turf & Top Soil Ltd has been ordered to pay £180,000 in fines and costs after a worker died while delivering building materials to a house in Wittersham, in November 2006.

Carillion support services and its plaster and drylining products supplier, Knauf, have formed a partnership to offer 10 college leavers from Kent apprenticeships in drylining.

The Sterling round shackleless padlock aims to prevent thieves from targeting building sites for tools and large equipment.

Building chemical manufacturer Sika's Rapid DPM and SikaBond-52 adhesive have been used for the installation of the 415m sq wooden floor at the Cookhouse restaurant in Suffolk Food Hall, Ipswich.

Everbuild Multi-Use Wonder wipes aim to remove almost anything from a variety of surfaces with ease and without the need for water.

Shower manufacturer Mira has introduced the thinnest vertical valve on the market, the Mira Calibre, aimed at delivering a luxurious and safe showering experience.

Builders merchants trade organisation the Builders Merchants Federation has further boosted its numbers with three new supplier members joining this month.

Independent East Anglian builders merchants Kent Blaxill has raised around £7000 for the CLIC Sargent charity after completing a 175 mile cycle ride, visiting all eight of its branches.

So far, 19 apprentices have joined the NMBS 'Apprenticeship Youth Enterprise 50' campaign, launched by independent builders merchant buying group NMBS.

Shower and tap manufacturer Methven has celebrated the achievements of some of its longest serving employees.