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UK construction companies continued to record strong output rises during April, but the rate of expansion is the weakest since October 2013, according to the latest Markit/CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI).

The Government has launched the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund (GDHIF), providing more funds for people who want to make energy efficient improvements to their homes.

Ideal Boilers has welcomed the news that more money is available for people who want to make energy efficient improvements to their homes.

Baxi has welcomed the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund, but has expressed its disappointment that installers wanting to get involved with the scheme will continue to face red tape and cost.

Insulation supplier Knauf Insulation has criticised the Government's Green Deal Home Improvement Fund (GDHIF) for not including loft insulation in its list of approved measures.

East Anglian independent builders merchant Kent Blaxill has opened a new decorating centre in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, taking its total number of branches to nine.

Groundwork and civil engineering merchant, Rudridge has paved the way in the capital with its Brentford branch's involvement in the recent renovation of Horse Guards Parade in central London.

Easy-Trim Roofing and Construction Products Ltd has announced it will be exhibiting at next year's Build Show in Birmingham.

Builders and plumbers merchant group Travis Perkins has saved £5m in waste disposal costs since it implemented a range of waste management practices across the group.

Wood panel manufacturer Norbord has rebranded its Accidents - Zero Tolerance (AZT) safety campaign to remind employees of the importance of safety.