Garry McDonald told delegates at the All-Industry Conference that housebuilding's future is fairly bright, but the industry needs to become more innovative and efficient.

If your employees are fully engaged in your business, then you will in all probability have a better business.

As Communications Partner to the BMF All Industry Conference, BMJ will be bringing you all the news and views from the three-day event.

Plumbers merchant Plumb Center and sister company Parts Center have released apps for Android smartphones.

Staff, customers and suppliers from Glasgow and Clyde branches of plumbers' merchant Graham took to their bikes to raise more than £2,000 for children's charity Barnardo's.

Nick Brown joins Ideal Bathrooms as procurement manager in a new appointment to head up the buying team.

One of the UK's leading distributors of plumbing, heating, bathroom and kitchen products, bcg, has undertaken a radical website revamp.

Rob Johnston has joined WPL's national sales team, and will be covering Scotland and the North of England.

Stoyden, the DIY merchandising company, has announced the appointment of Anne Donnelly as managing director.

Roof tile manufacturer Marley Eternit has announced that its Birkdale fibre cement slates can now achieve a minimum pitch of just 15°.