Builders' merchant Travis Perkins is one of those owed money by troubled social housing group Connaught.

Wood panel manufacturer Norbord has committed to the final phase of a £25million investment programme at its site at Cowie, Stirlingshire.

Wolseley UK's head of sustainability, Tim Pollard has been named as an Eco-Pioneer by Sustainability West Midlands.

Plumbers merchant group the BSS Group plc improved sales by 11.5% year-on-year for the first 17 weeks of this year, according to a management trading statement.

The Tile Association has made a strong complaint to the BBC about the DIY SOS program, Bedroom Bedlam, broadcast on Friday 23rd July.

Lafarge group is to appear on this Sunday's BBC1 Countryfile, the flagship Sunday evening programme which covers people and places making news in the countryside.

The UK heating industry could struggle to prepare for an energy efficient future thanks to a disagreement between the European Commission and the European heating manufacturers.

Birtley Building Products has announced the appointment of two new sales executives.

Timber merchant North Yorkshire Timber has appointed Rob Timmens as sales director.

Andrew Lillywhite has joined the leadership team of BCG, the kitchen, bathroom and heating distributor, as the new commercial and operations director.