Employees from builders' merchants group, Travis Perkins have successfully completed the Yorkshire Three Peaks in aid of Children's Hospices UK and Breast Cancer Campaign.

A public meeting was held yesterday to open the enquiry into possible health risks to people living near the Hanson Cement Padeswood works in Mold.

Plasterboard manufacturer Lafarge Plasterboard has opened a new depot in Grangemouth, Scotland.

Paint manufacturer Crown Paints has appointed Jon Dingoor to the role of commercial manager for Export & Licensing.

Builders merchant Ridgeons has unveiled its Centenary Garden, a new display of landscaping materials, showing the breadth of product range on offer.

The Bathroom Manufacturers Association is emphasising the importance of customer service in its 2010 Bathroom Conference on October 19.

Owlett-Architectural, the UK newest distributor of architectural ironmongery, has expanded its sales team with the appointment of Craig Baxter.

Reusing small empty sites of up to two hectares could more than meet UK housing demand without building on green field land, according to the Federation of Master Builders.

Builders merchant Travis Perkins aims to create a retro-fitting package refurbishment service for contracts that improve energy efficiency in existing housing stock.

DIY shed chain B&Q is stepping up its investment in building materials in the biggest ever change to its building category.