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There are around 24,000 installations of solar thermal units in UK domestic, commercial industrial applications, compared with between 6,000 and 7,000 solar photovoltaic units, according to a new report.

The difficulties in obtaining mortgage finance is undermining any recovery in the property market and wider economy, according to Scottish housebuilders.

Employees at heating manufacturer Ariston have followed in the WI footsteps, by baring all for their 2011 calendar.

DIY retailer B&Q and sailor Dame Ellen MacArthur visited the Houses of Parliament to show how the retauler is working to help communities become more sustainable.

Steve Morgan, chairman of housebuilder Redrow has attacked the lack of mortgage availability for first-time buyers.

Energy Secretary Chris Huhne is forecasting up to 100,000 new jobs in the construction industry on the back of the Green Deal.

January's increase in the rate of VAT to 20% will cost building industry jobs and risks damaging the government's planned Green Deal, says the Federation of Master Builders.

Lothian Building Supplies has been named Supply Chain Partner of the Year at the Scottish Roofing Contractor of the Year Awards 2010.

Plumbers merchant Plumb Center and sister company Parts Center are to launch their own apprenticeship programme.

The Government's announcement of support for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises is an important stepping stone to helping create a new business environment for small companies, says the Federation of Master Builders.