Rowlinson Timber has announced the death of its managing director John Bate on May 25 after a long battle against cancer.

Shadow chancellor Ed Balls has called for a short-term rise in borrowing to fund the immediate release of £10bn for a major national housing programme.

Eight senior managers from underfloor heating systems provider Uponor and sister company Velta are undertaking a gruelling combination of cycling, canoeing and hiking for charity partner REGAIN.

Superglass Insulation, the independent manufacturer of fibre glass insulation, has signed significant distribution agreements with Jewson and Minster.

Two employees from Saint-Gobain PAM UK and one from Saint-Gobain Weber, are to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania in September.

Cementone, has launched a new Cortexa online training module for its popular Plasterer's Stabilising Primer.

Northcot Brick, the independent brick manufacturer, has launched a new high quality photographic brick selector.

To mark the fourth anniversary of its ECOSE Technology, Knauf Insulation is celebrating innovation in the construction industry during a week-long programme of activity.

A new survey has found that plumbers are more likely than any other trade to have to fix DIY disasters caused by their customers.

The UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA) has announced a rebrand of the organisation.