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    VAT’S THE WAY TO DO IT Builders need 0% VAT and pipeline of work to help homes save energy, says FMB “A p ...

    VAT’S THE WAY TO DO IT Builders need 0% VAT and pipeline of work to help homes save energy, says FMB “A plan to make our existing 29 million homes greener and more energy efficient would help slash en ...

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  • What’s new from Kubota

    Rob White, Head of Construction at Kubota, talks to Professional Builder’s Lee Jones about what’s new fro ...

    Rob White, Head of Construction at Kubota, talks to Professional Builder’s Lee Jones about what’s new from the manufacturer and the wider market conditions in the compact equipment sector. This year K ...

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  • Mascot's latest fabric technology

    Experience maximum freedom of movement with Mascot’s Ultimate Stretch. Professional Builder puts the ques ...

    Experience maximum freedom of movement with Mascot’s Ultimate Stretch. Professional Builder puts the questions to the Scandinavian workwear experts on its latest fabric technology. What are the advant ...

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  • Add a clean stylish look to your drainage design

    Add a clean stylish look to your drainage design, with a DEKS DekDrain Threshold and DekDrain Aluminium “ ...

    Add a clean stylish look to your drainage design, with a DEKS DekDrain Threshold and DekDrain Aluminium “Edge” slot Dekdrain Threshold A15 EN1433 CE and UKCA A combination of the company’s successful ...

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  • Sustainability with Sika Everbuild

    Whether you’re working on a new build, extension or refurbishment, we can all play our part to make a dif ...

    Whether you’re working on a new build, extension or refurbishment, we can all play our part to make a difference and meet sustainability targets, as Hannah Sumner, senior product manager at Sika Everb ...

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  • New media for Tradespeople

    KNIPEX TOOL CASES AND KITS BROCHURE   Pliers’ specialist Knipex has launched a downloadable brochure ...

    KNIPEX TOOL CASES AND KITS BROCHURE   Pliers’ specialist Knipex has launched a downloadable brochure featuring its tool cases and kits. Five models are available with a myriad of configurations a ...

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  • Anit-Bullying Week

    It appears that despite the construction industry’s continued efforts to tackle the rising issue and prom ...

    It appears that despite the construction industry’s continued efforts to tackle the rising issue and promote awareness of the problems, bullying continues to be an issue in the sector. This data comes ...

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  • Construction firms' thoughts on slashing diesel on sites sought

    Construction companies are being asked for their views on an industry-wide plan to slash diesel use on bu ...

    Construction companies are being asked for their views on an industry-wide plan to slash diesel use on building sites by more than three quarters within the next 13 years. Since last year's COP 26 con ...

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  • Fergus offers tips on managing your business

    Fergus, the job management software for the trades, has released advice on ways to become a better trade ...

    Fergus, the job management software for the trades, has released advice on ways to become a better trade business manager in 2023. In timely guidance, the company suggests that with just a few simple ...

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  • HM-D is helping Britain's businesses

    HM-D is helping Britain's businesses get back on the road. Over the past few years, British industry has ...

    HM-D is helping Britain's businesses get back on the road. Over the past few years, British industry has been battling supply chain issues. The problem has been compounded by a series of factors; Covi ...

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  • Sepsis - a potentially life threatening condition

    GP Alice Fitzgibbon explores a potentially life threatening condition Back in September, you might have h ...

    GP Alice Fitzgibbon explores a potentially life threatening condition Back in September, you might have heard people or campaigns talking about sepsis. That’s because September is Sepsis awareness mon ...

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  • How to combine cladding with materials

    Cedral explains how to combine cladding with stone, brick and other materials Two-tone exteriors are big ...

    Cedral explains how to combine cladding with stone, brick and other materials Two-tone exteriors are big news in home trends right now, combining colours, textures and finishes for a look that’s up-to ...

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  • New training academy to combat skills shortage

    Leading minerals processor Kilwaughter Minerals which owns both the K Rend and K Systems brands, has anno ...

    Leading minerals processor Kilwaughter Minerals which owns both the K Rend and K Systems brands, has announced the launch of its new training academy, specially developed to promote excellence in indu ...

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  • The most economical vans for tradespeople

    The Vauxhall Corsavan tops the list of the most economical van for fuel across both petrol and diesel ran ...

    The Vauxhall Corsavan tops the list of the most economical van for fuel across both petrol and diesel rankings, costing £13,875 and £12,038 respectively. ·         The diesel Citroen Dispatch covers t ...

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  • Battery system for pros expands

    18V system already has more than 200 tools from different manufacturers 300 compatible tools planned by t ...

    18V system already has more than 200 tools from different manufacturers 300 compatible tools planned by the end of 2023, including 50 new Bosch Professional tools alone  Save time, money, and space wi ...

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  • Why should you be installing metal rainwater systems

    Why should you be installing metal rainwater systems? Professional Builder’s Lee Jones explores the consi ...

    Why should you be installing metal rainwater systems? Professional Builder’s Lee Jones explores the considerable Rainclear Systems range. Whilst there might be considerable deliberation on the choice ...

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