Almost half of all houses in the UK require more insulation according to new figures released by the Department of Energy and Climate Change.

The new range of Insulating Laminate range of boards from Knauf Drywall is suitable for both new-build and refurbishment projects.

Welsh independent builders merchant LBS has invested over £20 000 in its Port Talbot branch as part of its celebration of 80 years' trading in Wales.

Paint manufacturer AkzoNobel is harvesting rainwater to use in paint at its Prudhoe factory.

Builders merchant group Travis Perkins is now sponsoring a series of ecoSHOWCASE Construction Roadshows.

Tile retailer Tile Depot has helped hundreds of children get their hands on tiles to decorate as part of its support of National Family Week.

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.