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How coronavirus has affected painting and decorating firms
|Date: 11 June, 2020

How coronavirus has affected painting and decorating firms
Pressing issues facing smaller painting and decorating firms have been overshadowed by the unprecedented ...
Pressing issues facing smaller painting and decorating firms have been overshadowed by the unprecedented impact of COVID-19, writes Neil Ogilvie, CEO of the Painting and Decorating Association (PDA). ...
11 June, 2020
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Becoming Fassa approved
|Date: 10 June, 2020

Becoming Fassa approved
Dale Telling, commercial manager at Fassa Bortolo UK outlines Fassa’s aim to inspire the next generation ...
Dale Telling, commercial manager at Fassa Bortolo UK outlines Fassa’s aim to inspire the next generation of tradespeople, and how they are helping the experts diversify their skillsets in an ever-chan ...
10 June, 2020
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Getting back on track after the lockdown
|Date: 8 June, 2020

Getting back on track after the lockdown
Author and property developer Greg Wilkes shares his thoughts on how small construction businesses can su ...
Author and property developer Greg Wilkes shares his thoughts on how small construction businesses can survive and thrive following the coronavirus outbreak. There is no doubt about it we are facing d ...
8 June, 2020
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Tracking technology to recover stolen tools
|Date: 3 June, 2020

Tracking technology to recover stolen tools
AMI Group explains why you should be protecting your assets with its technology. It is no secret that the ...
AMI Group explains why you should be protecting your assets with its technology. It is no secret that the theft of tools and plant machinery is on the rise, with thieves becoming more brazen in their ...
3 June, 2020
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Surface preparation with Mirka
|Date: 2 June, 2020

Surface preparation with Mirka
Surface preparation and a dust-free work environment are made simple by Mirka. Surface preparation is the ...
Surface preparation and a dust-free work environment are made simple by Mirka. Surface preparation is the key to achieving the perfect finish but, as we all know, each surface offers its own challenge ...
2 June, 2020
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Interview: Matthew Ross on his new book Death Of A Painter
|Date: 29 May, 2020

Interview: Matthew Ross on his new book Death Of A Painter
Professional Builder spoke to Matthew Ross, author of new crime novel Death Of A Painter, about his inspi ...
Professional Builder spoke to Matthew Ross, author of new crime novel Death Of A Painter, about his inspiration for the book and his experiences in the building industry. Can you tell us about your ba ...
29 May, 2020
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Case study: a bespoke hybrid renewable heating system
|Date: 29 May, 2020

Case study: a bespoke hybrid renewable heating system
A large property in Llanfyrnach, Pembrokeshire underwent a complete refurbishment and the home’s heating ...
A large property in Llanfyrnach, Pembrokeshire underwent a complete refurbishment and the home’s heating and hot water requirements are now being met more sustainably by a bespoke hybrid system consis ...
29 May, 2020
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The evolution of concrete repair
|Date: 28 May, 2020

The evolution of concrete repair
Jamie Squires, product manager at Sika, looks at technical initiatives which are driving the evolution of ...
Jamie Squires, product manager at Sika, looks at technical initiatives which are driving the evolution of concrete repair. Quite correctly, the construction industry is more focused than ever on ensur ...
28 May, 2020
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Check your ladder and stay safe
|Date: 27 May, 2020

Check your ladder and stay safe
Most builders get very little time to recharge and review their equipment, even though taking the time to ...
Most builders get very little time to recharge and review their equipment, even though taking the time to look over your valuable tools can increase their lifespan and make sure you’re safer on the jo ...
27 May, 2020
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The benefits of aluminium decking
|Date: 22 May, 2020

The benefits of aluminium decking
Garden decking is a popular garden feature, but some homeowners looking to install wooden decking are det ...
Garden decking is a popular garden feature, but some homeowners looking to install wooden decking are deterred by the regular maintenance it requires. So, what alternative can installers offer to ensu ...
22 May, 2020
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Choosing sustainable roofing battens
|Date: 21 May, 2020

Choosing sustainable roofing battens
Jenni Forrest, quality manager for JB Red at Marley, explains how to cut timber waste and choose sustain ...
Jenni Forrest, quality manager for JB Red at Marley, explains how to cut timber waste and choose sustainable roofing battens. Growing consumer and political pressure to take action on climate change ...
21 May, 2020
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Overhead glazing solutions
|Date: 19 May, 2020

Overhead glazing solutions
Quickslide’s Adrian Barraclough shares the latest in overhead glazing. A significant change in recent yea ...
Quickslide’s Adrian Barraclough shares the latest in overhead glazing. A significant change in recent years has been the broadening of demand for overhead glazing solutions. Where once all that was ge ...
19 May, 2020
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Working safely post-lockdown
|Date: 14 May, 2020

Working safely post-lockdown
Adrian Buttress, managing director at Permaroof, shares his top tips on how the trades can continue to wo ...
Adrian Buttress, managing director at Permaroof, shares his top tips on how the trades can continue to work effectively and safely with both suppliers and customers. Many roofing installers have conti ...
14 May, 2020
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Protecting your van and its contents from thieves
|Date: 13 May, 2020

Protecting your van and its contents from thieves
With more builders getting back to work this week, Charles Stubbings from Moneybarn has some advice on ke ...
With more builders getting back to work this week, Charles Stubbings from Moneybarn has some advice on keeping your tools – and van – safe. The UK construction industry has been advised to start retur ...
13 May, 2020
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The differences between modern and traditional building methods
|Date: 13 May, 2020

The differences between modern and traditional building methods
Nick Cowley, managing director at window and door manufacturer Euramax, looks at some of the differences ...
Nick Cowley, managing director at window and door manufacturer Euramax, looks at some of the differences between modular and traditional building methods. The modern method of construction is defined ...
13 May, 2020
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Flexible commercial flooring
|Date: 12 May, 2020

Flexible commercial flooring
Ian Spreadborough, co-founder and director at IOBAC Ltd, looks at how flexible flooring can facilitate a ...
Ian Spreadborough, co-founder and director at IOBAC Ltd, looks at how flexible flooring can facilitate a more sustainable workplace fit for the modern-day worker. The UK is the first major economy to ...
12 May, 2020
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