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Hudson Contract warns of supply chain pressure as roaring economy fuels demand for skilled labour and building materials
|Date: 1 June, 2021

Hudson Contract warns of supply chain pressure as roaring economy fuels demand for skilled labour and building materials
Average costs for engaging tradespeople have risen by nearly 20 per cent since the first lockdown a year ...
Average costs for engaging tradespeople have risen by nearly 20 per cent since the first lockdown a year ago, according to Hudson Contract. The company is the UK’s largest engager of self-employed con ...
1 June, 2021
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New app helps tradespeople market their business through social media
|Date: 1 June, 2021

New app helps tradespeople market their business through social media
A newly developed digital tool is helping tradespeople to unleash the marketing power of social media. Pr ...
A newly developed digital tool is helping tradespeople to unleash the marketing power of social media. Professional Builder’s Lee Jones talks to the developers of the Foreman App. Most builders would ...
1 June, 2021
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IronmongeryDirect recognised as one of the UK’s best workplaces 2021
|Date: 1 June, 2021

IronmongeryDirect recognised as one of the UK’s best workplaces 2021
For the second year running, IronmongeryDirect has been recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces ...
For the second year running, IronmongeryDirect has been recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces™ 2021 by Great Place to Work®. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the c ...
1 June, 2021
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UK charity helps to prevent falls from height
|Date: 1 June, 2021

UK charity helps to prevent falls from height
UK Charity, the No Falls Foundation is dedicated to saving lives by stopping falls. The No Falls Foundati ...
UK Charity, the No Falls Foundation is dedicated to saving lives by stopping falls. The No Falls Foundation is devoted to preventing falls from height and helping people affected by the life-changing ...
1 June, 2021
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Access Training comments on the ‘lifetime skills guarantee’
|Date: 31 May, 2021

Access Training comments on the ‘lifetime skills guarantee’
Further to the Queen’s speech that outlined a ‘lifetime skills guarantee,’ Access Training comments. Jami ...
Further to the Queen’s speech that outlined a ‘lifetime skills guarantee,’ Access Training comments. Jamie Jefferies, Commercial Manager at Access Training UK: “We welcome the decision to introduce a ...
31 May, 2021
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Let’s talk about rhinitis with Dr Alice Fitzgibbon
|Date: 31 May, 2021

Let’s talk about rhinitis with Dr Alice Fitzgibbon
This month GP, Alice Fitzgibbon will cover a condition that is a common complaint – rhinitis, the blocked ...
This month GP, Alice Fitzgibbon will cover a condition that is a common complaint – rhinitis, the blocked runny nose. This condition, called rhinitis, can have multiple symptoms ranging from a blocked ...
31 May, 2021
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Norbord Europe is now part of West Fraser
|Date: 31 May, 2021

Norbord Europe is now part of West Fraser
Norbord Europe Ltd is proud to join the West Fraser organisation. The links at the end of this release de ...
Norbord Europe Ltd is proud to join the West Fraser organisation. The links at the end of this release detail the acquisition. As the UK's number one engineered wood panel manufacturer and serving the ...
31 May, 2021
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Leisure Sinks supports Builders’ Merchants with new in-store branded display promotion
|Date: 28 May, 2021

Leisure Sinks supports Builders’ Merchants with new in-store branded display promotion
British manufacturer Leisure Sinks has launched a new promotional sink-and-tap pack display to support DI ...
British manufacturer Leisure Sinks has launched a new promotional sink-and-tap pack display to support DIY and trade merchants in-store. The new branded pallet wrap holds 10 ready-to-buy sink-and-tap ...
28 May, 2021
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Help Inside the Hard Hat campaign to support construction workforce
|Date: 28 May, 2021

Help Inside the Hard Hat campaign to support construction workforce
The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is launching their hard hitting and poignant ‘Help Inside th ...
The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is launching their hard hitting and poignant ‘Help Inside the Hard Hat’ campaign. The campaign aims to raise awareness of mental wellbeing issues in our in ...
28 May, 2021
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Honest John evaluates the current road tax system
|Date: 28 May, 2021

Honest John evaluates the current road tax system
Government is considering road pricing and pay-per-mile schemes as it looks to plug £40 billion black hol ...
Government is considering road pricing and pay-per-mile schemes as it looks to plug £40 billion black hole in tax revenue, says Dan Powell of Honest John Vans. Honest John Vans is urging the Governmen ...
28 May, 2021
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Roofing specialist Cedral launches new accessory range
|Date: 27 May, 2021

Roofing specialist Cedral launches new accessory range
Cedral, the UK’s leading provider of fibre cement slates, has launched a new range of fittings and access ...
Cedral, the UK’s leading provider of fibre cement slates, has launched a new range of fittings and accessories, further emphasising its long-term commitment to installers and contractors. Formerly und ...
27 May, 2021
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Tibby Singh gets to grips with a Faithfull Bar Clamp and Brick Trowel
|Date: 27 May, 2021

Tibby Singh gets to grips with a Faithfull Bar Clamp and Brick Trowel
Professional Builder’s Tibby Singh gets to grips with a Faithfull Bar Clamp and 11in. Philadelphia Brick ...
Professional Builder’s Tibby Singh gets to grips with a Faithfull Bar Clamp and 11in. Philadelphia Brick Trowel. Faithfull are a hand tool brand that have been going since 1989 and now offer the trade ...
27 May, 2021
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Why confusion is the burning issue for smokers in our trade
|Date: 27 May, 2021

Why confusion is the burning issue for smokers in our trade
Every year in our trade, significant efforts are made to reduce or eliminate completely the risk of burni ...
Every year in our trade, significant efforts are made to reduce or eliminate completely the risk of burning. Fire safety and risk management can prevent unintentional fires on construction sites, whil ...
27 May, 2021
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Johnstone’s Trade Painter of the Year Awards
|Date: 26 May, 2021

Johnstone’s Trade Painter of the Year Awards
The finalists for the 38th annual Johnstone’s Trade Painter of the Year Awards have been announced. The p ...
The finalists for the 38th annual Johnstone’s Trade Painter of the Year Awards have been announced. The prestigious awards will once again bring together the finest painters and decorators from around ...
26 May, 2021
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The easy way to fit a Pocket Door System
|Date: 26 May, 2021

The easy way to fit a Pocket Door System
Fitting a pocket door is often accompanied by a lot of head scratching and a few choice words before it i ...
Fitting a pocket door is often accompanied by a lot of head scratching and a few choice words before it is made to fit properly. One of the major problems in most cases is getting the right pocket for ...
26 May, 2021
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Heating Installer Awards 2021 regional winners and category shortlists announced
|Date: 26 May, 2021

Heating Installer Awards 2021 regional winners and category shortlists announced
The Heating Installer Awards has announced its 2021 regional winners as well as the finalists for its Ris ...
The Heating Installer Awards has announced its 2021 regional winners as well as the finalists for its Rising Star and Most Sustainable Installer categories. The shortlists have been decided by a panel ...
26 May, 2021
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