The Construction Products Association has warned the government that investment in the UK could be at risk if it goes ahead with plans to widen the scope of the Community Infrastructure Levy.

Rob Guyll, a customer of timber merchant North Yorkshire Timber in Northallerton, beat nearly 4,000 other contestants to win the Irwin Challenge last week.

Cement manufacturer Cement has been granted permission by the Environment Agency to use its more environmentally-friendly fuel Climafuel at its Rugby plant.

Two managers from the Tamworth branch of builders merchants Jewson have raised over £700 for a local hospice.

New housing starts were up 4% from July to September with mortgage approvals for September rising 77% compared with a year ago.

The British Property Federation has backed plans put forward by the Conservatives to improve the planning system, kickstart housebuilding and promote local community development.

Independent paint manufacturer Crown Paints Limited has appointed Darryl Senior to the role of purchasing director.

Independent builders merchant Martin & Partners in Northampton has brought in a new EDI process to speed up communication with customers.

A fire at Rossco Builders Merchants in Holehouse Brae, East Renfrewshire at the weekend is believed to have been started by vandals.

Paint supplier Crown Trade has launched a Cracking Christmas Promotion for merchants , designed to increase footfall in store.