The old and inefficient housing stock in the UK is one of the issues hindering the efficiency of air and ground source heat [umps, according to the Energy savings Trust.

Builders merchant Jewson has renewed its sponsorship of Gloucester Rugby for another three seasons.

The issue of building site fires is too serious for commercial point scoring to be appropriate, says John White, CEO of the Timber Trades Federation.

Plumbers merchant chain PTS has signed up to support the England Rugby Super League as it prepares to take on France in May 2011.

Conex Push-Fit brass plumbing fittings were central to the refurbishment of a communal heating system at a listed estate in London.

Paul Bence has been promoted to managing director of family-run independent builders merchant George Bence & Sons.

An assistant manager at builders merchant Travis Perkins is taking part in the Dumball Rally, driving from Brighton to Sicily.

Building materials company Lafarge has transfered the freehold of 27acres of land in Kent to the local parish council, for £1.

Stair balustrade expert Richard Burbidge has launched a new Heritage collection.

Boiler manufacturer Alpha Heating Innovation's CDR heating-only boilers now come with a 3-year parts and labour guarantee as standard.