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Today's Budget must include a targeted cut in VAT for all domestic repair, maintenance and improvement if the Government is to get its green economy off the ground.

The Get Britain Building campaign's Plan B, could help the Government to stem the rises in unemployment, according to Modern Masonry Alliance director Mike Leonard.

The Plan for Growth, published alongside today's Budget, has reduced the government's commitment to zero carbon homes.

The Construction Products Association has welcomed the recognition in the Budget today that construction will play a vital role in stimulating economic recovery.

The Institute of Builder Merchants held its second event Practical Skills Building Challenge at its AGM in Derby last month.

Cement manufacturer Lafarge Cement has developed a ground-breaking technology for its road haulage fleet to improve safety for drivers.

Landscaping manufacturer Brett Landscaping is sponsoring a courtyard style show garden at the RHS Show Cardiff next month.

Friday April 8 2011 is Red Brick Day the annual fundraising appeal to raise money for a specific homelessness building project from CRASH, the construction industry's homelessness charity.

Plumbers' merchant Graham is celebrating its 75th birthday this year by launching the Graham National Karting Challenge for branches and customers in the UK.

Business information expert Equifax has said that construction business failures fell between January and February 2011 compared with a year earlier.