Builders' organisation the Federation of Master Builders believes that none of the three main political parties have thought enough about the building industry in their election manifestos.

Nick Clegg MP, leader of the Liberal Democrats, has called for better bank financing of green businesses to support a 'fairer and greener economy'.

Cement manufacturer Lafarge Cement, landscaping manufacturer Marshalls and builders merchant Jewson have clubbed together to donate gifts to troops returning from Afghanistan.

The boss of builders merchant chain Jewson is one of the latest signatories to the open letter to the Government, attacking the forthcoming increase in National Insurance.

A successful energy policy will be one of the defining issues for the next Parliament according to the Construction Products Association.

Measures to tackle the current housing crisis need to be top of the list for all the main political parties moving forward, says the Federation of Master Builders.

Gerry Mitchell, head of innovation at insulation manufacturer Isover, has been appointed as a qualified and licensed Code for Sustainable Homes Assessor by the BRE.

Specflue has appointed Brian May as specialist CO2 savings manager.

Water heating specialist Heatrae Sadia has appointed Ian Maclure as marketing operations manager.

Boiler and renewable heating manufacturer Biasi has appointed Traolach Ledwidge as renewables business development manager.