The UK construction industry is heading for a double dip recession, according to the latest Construction Products Association's industry forecasts.

Troubled social housing maintenance company Connaught is likely to appoint accountancy firm KPMG as adminstrators today.

Independent Welsh builders merchant LBS Builders Merchants has opened its first specialist roofing branch today.

Plumbers merchant chain Plumb Center and sister Wolseley company Parts Center have raised £100,000 for charity Action for Children this year.

Housing Minister Grant Shapps has announced new regulations on shared houses which could cut as many as 8,500 planning applications from the system, freeing up councils to focus on other priorities.

Troubled social housing specialist Connaught is the subject of an investigation by an MP who is collecting complaints about the firm.

Brett Landscaping featured on prime-time BBC TV on Thursday night when the landscaping company provided paving for the programme DIY SOS: The Big Build.

The Concrete Pipeline Systems Association (CPSA) is taking issue with claims made by Dutch manufacturer Kiljstra about the carbon footprint of concrete manhole covers.

Hunter Plastics' Stormflo plastic rainwater system has been used to handle the off flow from a new dairy shed at Alston Sutton Farm near Axbridge in Somerset.

Specialist Group has relaunched its website, making it easier to use and more clear to navigate.