Cortexa, the provider of electronic training for the builders merchant industry has launched an e-learning package for the Boiler Scrappage Scheme.

Independent builders merchant buying group Cemco Merchant Network has awarded Hanson Cement as supplier of the year 2009.

Kingfisher increased sales and profits thanks to showroom sales at its B&Q subsidiary and the trialling of a new format

Building chemical and adhesives manufacturer Cementone has launched a new tanking system.

Today's Budget speech will limit stamp duty for first time buyers to purchases over a quarter of a million pounds, the BBC believes.

Paint manufacturer Crown Paints has appointed Joe Devitt, to the newly created position of group commercial director.

As anticipated, Chancellor Alistair Darling has doubled the limit for stamp duty for first-time buyers from £125,000 to £250,000.

Keith Boad has been appointed managing director of bathroom product manufacturer Ideal Standard.

Chancellor Alistair Darling's decision to cut stamp duty for two years for most first-time buyers in his last Budget before a general election has been largely welcomed by many in the construction industry.

The Chancellor's last Budget before the election contained few surprises, either good or bad. Below is a summary of the announcements.