Plumbers merchant Plumb Center, part of Wolseley UK, has opened a second new-generation branch in Orpington, Kent.

Insulation group Kingspan has been given the all-clear to take-over rival CRH Insulation Europe by the competition authorities in Germany, Holland and Ireland.

Builders and plumbers merchant group Wolseley has refurbished its ground-breaking sustainability showcase, the Sustainable Building Center in Leamington Spa.

A gang of builders in Gloucestershire has been found guilty of conning householders out of nearly £1m.

Roof tile manufacturer Sandtoft is helping builders appearing in a new Channel 4 TV series.

Builders merchants' organisation the Builders Merchants Federation has redesigned and relaunched its website.

Landscaping and construction products specialist TDP is sponsoring a local football team in Derbyshire.

Radiator manufacturer Heatline has launched a column radiator range - offering a stylish and elegant solution for both classic and contemporary interiors.

Heatline's new heat loss calculator is now available online. The radiator manufacturer says this will ensure more correctly sized heating systems are installed in homes across the UK.

RonaRoad GreenPatch Pothole Repair from Ronacrete can be laid at temperatures down as low as -20°C and is 'greener' and more effective than other pothole repair solutions.