A new cost-effective 20.5 x 142mm pine shiplap profile has been added to the Metsa Wood range of seven ThermoWood pine profiles.

Wickes, the DIY chain owned by builders merchant Travis Perkins put one of its directors in a box for two days, in aid of charity.

Builders Merchants Journal special projects consultant Colin Petty is raising money for the Rainy Day Trust, the home improvement and housewares charity - by throwing himself out of a plane.

An assistant at a branch of Plumb Center has admitted stealing from the Wolseley UK owned company.

The Construction Products Association has cautiously welcomed last week's Government announcement of plan to boost the housing sector.

Planning rules are to be relaxed in an attempt to provide a short-term boost for the building sector, the Government will announce today.

Martyn Rees, managing director of Worcestershire independent builders merchant County Building Supplies has celebrated his 40th year in the business with some of his longest-standing customers.

Bathroom distributor AWA Bathrooms is to cease trading as of December 31.

Mira Showers has added the Mira Vision to its range of digital showers.

Brick maker Ibstock has a new colour in its Tradesman range, the Tradesman Tudor.