A wide alliance of insulation manufacturers, charities, energy companies and politicians have launched the Energy Bill Revolution to help tackle fuel poverty in the UK.

A third of all small to medium-sized building firms fear they will have to reduce staffing levels this year as the decline in the construction industry continues, warns the Federation of Master Builders.

The new Pro-Ex tool brand from Specialist Group is a handpicked selection of high quality tools for the professional tradesman.

WPL has announced the appointment of Simon Kimber as sales and marketing director.

A new plan to reinvigorate the construction industry was unveiled at a summit at 11 Downing Street last week by 20 construction leaders.

The Scotish president of the Federation of Master Builders has resigned after his firm went into liquidation.

The Construction Products Association's latest State of Trade Survey indicates that, following a disappointing Q2 and Q3, heavy side sales fell once again in Q4 but light side sales rose.

Kent Blaxill, the independent East Anglian builders merchant company, has appointed Andy Whitney as sales and operations manager responsible for the company's building materials division.

Steve Last has been promoted to sales and operations managers at the glass and glazing division at independent builders merchant Kent Blaxill.

Water treatment specialist Sentinel has welcomed a new CEO to head up the business.