News

Wickes, the DIY chain owned by builders merchant Travis Perkins put one of its directors in a box for two days, in aid of charity.

Builders Merchants Journal special projects consultant Colin Petty is raising money for the Rainy Day Trust, the home improvement and housewares charity - by throwing himself out of a plane.

An assistant at a branch of Plumb Center has admitted stealing from the Wolseley UK owned company.

The Construction Products Association has cautiously welcomed last week's Government announcement of plan to boost the housing sector.

Martyn Rees, managing director of Worcestershire independent builders merchant County Building Supplies has celebrated his 40th year in the business with some of his longest-standing customers.

Bathroom distributor AWA Bathrooms is to cease trading as of December 31.

Planning rules are to be relaxed in an attempt to provide a short-term boost for the building sector, the Government will announce today.

Hydro International, the stormwater management company, has awarded the first iPad in its Hydro-Brake iPad competition.

Plumbers merchant Plumb Center held a series of Green Deal open days at venues around the country.

Independent builders merchant buying group NMBS has appointed Suzanne Millward as sales development manager for the South East.