According to the latest report from the CIPS/Markit index the fall in construction purchasing accelerated in October.

A multi-million pound proposal for a regeneration scheme to transform the heart of Purfleet in the Thames Gateway was set out today.

Tool manufacturer Stanley Works is to buy its power tools and DIY equipment rival Black & Decker.

Mark Timmons has been appointed to the new position of production director for Eurocell.

Kent Blaxill, the independent East Anglian builders merchant, has announced three senior management appointments as part of its ongoing investment strategy.

David Patrick has joined Vencel Resil as commercial strategy manager.

In a drive to raise standards a new Industry Standards Register is being launched by the Kitchen, Bathroom and Bedroom Industries National Training Group.

Builders and plumbers merchant group Wolseley UK is supporting the HSE's Asbestos 'The Hidden Killer' campaign which starts today. Build Center, Plumb Center and Parts Center are among the brands supporting the campaign.

The construction industry generates a greater increase in GDP per £1 spent than almost any other sector, according to a report released last week.

HRH Princess Anne, The Princess Royal, visited Halifax-based i-plas to see their recycled building material which is revolutionising construction and building.