An office manager at timber engineering firm Cox Long has successfully sued for sex discrimination after she was made redundant during her maternity leave.

Woodcare specialist Sadolin has launched a new free-gift promotion, aiming to increase sales through its merchant and independent stockist customers.

Builders merchant Jewson has made appointed Vince McGurk as supply chain director.

H+H, the aircrete building products manufacturer, has appointed Neil Thomas as director of housing.

Builders merchant Jewson has appointed David Fenton as marketing director.

Climate change minister Chris Huhne MP announced the beginning of the Renewable Heat Initiative this morning, March 10.

Results for 2010 at joinery supplier Howden Joinery's were so good that the group is planning to expand further, possibly to over 650 depots.

Speculation is rising that builders and plumbers merchant chain Wolseley is on the verge of siphoning off its Bathstore retail chain.

The Building Materials Golf Society is seeking new golfing members.

Plumbers merchant Graham, sister company to Jewson, has launched a Renewable Overview Guide.