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If the Government is serious about green issues, it needs to bring out a series of measures including a reduced rate of VAT on home energy efficiency improvements in next month's Budget, according to the Federation of Master Builders.

Independent builders merchant Thompson Building Centres has had to remove an advertisement that breached Advertising Standards Authority guidelines.

Mira Showers, the manufacturer of showers and shower accessories has sent its senior sales team to work on a scheme in Liverpool to enable the disadvantaged to get onto the housing ladder.

DIY chain B&Q has upped the ante on its trade venture TradePoint, by offering a free next-day site delivery service.

DIY chain B&Q was told that an advert for insulation breached Advertising Standards Authority Code on misleading advertising.

TV DIY and gardening celebrity, Tommy Walsh has launched a shopping comparison website aimed at tradesmen looking for tools and materials.

Hans Schreuder, managing director of insulation manufacturer Rockwool is calling for a cut in VAT on refurbishment work to kick-start the Government's Green Deal programme.

The construction industry is likely to seem bleak during 2011 thanks to sharp increases in construction material prices on top of falling workloads.

The country's largest housing development of zero carbon homes will be built in Peterborough after planners gave it the green-light.

Independent builders merchant buying group NBG LLP has renewed its contract for supply of water mains fittings with Plasson.