Staff at builders merchant Jewson rescued three tins of paint which were being stolen from the Scarborough branch last week.

The University of Salford hold next year's Retrofit 2012 Conference.

There was no spring bounce in the housing market last month according to the latest RICS UK Housing Market survey.

Shower and bathroom fittings manufacturer Bristan Group has appointed Fiona Bowyer to the new role of head of product management.

Shower manufacturer Methven has managed to get back some of the NZD2m (£996,400) owed to it by DIY retail chain Focus.

UK housing starts fell by 31% in the three months to May, compared to the same period in 2010 according to new data from construction industry analyst Glenigan.

Nine directors from builders merchant Travis Perkins'Northern region are doing a Coast to Coast Cycle Ride in aid of the merchant's nominated charities Breast Cancer Campaign and Childrens Hospice UK.

Plaster and plasterboard manufacturer British Gypsum welcomed energy and climate change Minister Greg Barker MP to its site in Robertsbridge, Sussex, to show the importance of local employers in sustaining a greener economy.

Crown Paints has been bought by Danish firm Hempel in a multi-million pound deal.

Cement manufacturer Lafarge Cement has won the British Precast's Sustainability Champion Award for the third year running.