The Institute of Builder Merchants held its second event Practical Skills Building Challenge at its AGM in Derby last month.

Cement manufacturer Lafarge Cement has developed a ground-breaking technology for its road haulage fleet to improve safety for drivers.

Landscaping manufacturer Brett Landscaping is sponsoring a courtyard style show garden at the RHS Show Cardiff next month.

Friday April 8 2011 is Red Brick Day the annual fundraising appeal to raise money for a specific homelessness building project from CRASH, the construction industry's homelessness charity.

Plumbers' merchant Graham is celebrating its 75th birthday this year by launching the Graham National Karting Challenge for branches and customers in the UK.

Business information expert Equifax has said that construction business failures fell between January and February 2011 compared with a year earlier.

House builders' organisation the Home Builders Federation has set out the measures would like to see brought in to this week's Budget in order to tackle the housing crisis.

Timber product supplier Finnforest is promoting its Traditional, Tuscany and Clearview decking balustrade kits further with the introduction of mini display stands.

PC Cox has launched a new lightweight, durable, range of sealant and adhesive applicators - Midiflow - to the semi-professional building and DIY markets.

Dunlop Adhesives' Set Fast Plus Floor and Wall Tile Adhesive is suitable for fixing floor and wall tiles, including porcelain, fully vitrified, mosaics, quarry, natural stone, brick slips and stone claddings.