Instarmac Group, manufacturer of cement, bitumen and resin-based products, is opening its doors to provide free training on its new i-fix range for merchants and professional installers.

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) will be highlighting the devastating impact of fire, explaining fire safety legislation and showing how it can help those involved in the fire safety of buildings at Firex International, at Birmingham NEC from 13-16 May.

As the weather starts to improve, now is the time to review the state of our homes and properties ahead of the spring and summer months.

Timber Expo - the UK's national timber event - will be relocating to the NEC Birmingham in September 2013.

UK/PORTUGAL: BMF's 2013 Conference is gearing up to be the event of the summer. With the theme of 'Fit for the Future', the venue is Portugal and the dates are 21-23 June 2013. There is a special 'early bird' discount available to delegates who book before 31 December.

COVENTRY: 2013 promises to be another challenging year, with changes to legislation, as ever, impacting upon the way businesses are run and government initiatives influencing market trends. With the launch of the Green Deal in October and two new pieces of legislation coming into effect next year, these will change the way merchants buy, stock, and sell building materials.