Today's figures from ONS for GDP in the first quarter of 2012 show that the UK economy and construction industry returned to recession with a fall of 0.2% fall and 3% respectively.

The fraud case against builders merchant Jewson's former sales and marketing director collapsed earlier this month.

Tap and shower manufacturer Bristan has launched two new exposed valve bar showers which keep the shower body itself cool to reduce the risk of bathroom scalds.

Specialist Group Ltd has a range of decorating tools and accessories to suit all needs from the DIYer, through to the professional tradesman.

Heating manufacturer Baxi has received the Queen's Award for Enterprise in Innovation.

The Much Wenlock branch of builders merchant Travis Perkins supported the Wenlock Poetry Festival last weekend (April 13 -15).

Apprentices from plumbers merchant Plumb Center and sister company Parts Center attended a special apprentices-only day at Wolseley UK's head office to assess their progress and chart career development.

North East independent builders' merchant Thompson Building Centres has announced a five year investment in new software.

Construction output is forecast to fall by almost 3% this year, according to the latest forecasts published today (April 23) by the Construction Products Association.

Stelrad Radiators has developed a new radiator which warms up more quickly than a standard radiator, making it more efficient and cheaper to run.