Builders merchant group Jewson brought over 100 key suppliers together at its annual Internal Build exhibition and supplier conference to look at ways of working together to tackle the challenging market conditions in 2010.

The Office of National Statistics has revealed that construction orders have fallen by £17bn since the begining of the recession.

Water treatment manufacturer Fernox will be taking a stand for the first time at this year's Ecobuild event at Earls Court, London.

Maxine Frost has been appointed to the role of sales director for plumbers merchant PTS' contract business.

Kaldewei, the bath manufacturer, has appointed Marc Nation to the new role of UK sales manager.

Builders merchant clearing house co-operative Unimer has appointed Jim Dore as the new key account manager for the south.

20-20 Fusion Limited, the design software solution provider for the kitchen and bathroom industry has promoted Simon Purves to the role of director - independent sales division.

Businesses could be penalised if they are not prepared for PAYE changes this spring, HM Revenue & Customs has warned.

At Ecobuild 2010, the Practical Installer section, in association with Plumb Center, will put the latest innovations in renewables under the spotlight.

A new development for the 2010 show, the Ecobuild fringe is a series of events taking place throughout the show on a variety of related topics.