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How to prepare for the carbon cutting Part L changes
|Date: 7 February, 2022

How to prepare for the carbon cutting Part L changes
Daniel Redfern, from Marley, gives five top tips on getting ready for the carbon cutting Part L changes. ...
Daniel Redfern, from Marley, gives five top tips on getting ready for the carbon cutting Part L changes. June 2022 sees the introduction of some significant amendments to Part L regulations, as a step ...
7 February, 2022
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DI-WHY? Wrong plasterboard fixings! 4th February 2022
|Date: 4 February, 2022

DI-WHY? Wrong plasterboard fixings! 4th February 2022
Another week, another batch of DI-WHY? submissions spotted by our readers! This week we have an example o ...
Another week, another batch of DI-WHY? submissions spotted by our readers! This week we have an example of why you should always make sure you're using the correct plasterboard fixings... Thanks to @B ...
4 February, 2022
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Why you need to insulate before considering a heat pump installation
|Date: 4 February, 2022

Why you need to insulate before considering a heat pump installation
Jonathan Ducker, Head of Regulatory Affairs at Kingspan Insulation explains why you need to insulate befo ...
Jonathan Ducker, Head of Regulatory Affairs at Kingspan Insulation explains why you need to insulate before considering a heat pump installation. This April, the Government is looking to kick start th ...
4 February, 2022
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Rockwool advises on the changes to Approved Document L
|Date: 4 February, 2022

Rockwool advises on the changes to Approved Document L
Paul Barrett, Head of Product Management at Rockwool, advises on the major changes to Approved Document L ...
Paul Barrett, Head of Product Management at Rockwool, advises on the major changes to Approved Document L which will come into force in England later this year. Several changes to Approved Document L ...
4 February, 2022
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How young installers can make the perfect first impression
|Date: 3 February, 2022

How young installers can make the perfect first impression
William Hanson, the UK’s leading etiquette coach and expert, gives guidance to young installers on how to ...
William Hanson, the UK’s leading etiquette coach and expert, gives guidance to young installers on how to make the perfect first impression as part of the Future Talent Initiative from Worcester Bosch ...
3 February, 2022
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Lime Green and RetrofitWorks champion sustainable building practices
|Date: 3 February, 2022

Lime Green and RetrofitWorks champion sustainable building practices
Lime Green and RetrofitWorks have come together to champion sustainable building practices. “Low carbon, ...
Lime Green and RetrofitWorks have come together to champion sustainable building practices. “Low carbon, healthy and sustainable solutions are really important for all of our retrofit measures,” says ...
3 February, 2022
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Effects of poor communication in your business
|Date: 3 February, 2022

Effects of poor communication in your business
“We never hear from satisfied customers, only ever from those with an apparent axe to grind.” It’s a fami ...
“We never hear from satisfied customers, only ever from those with an apparent axe to grind.” It’s a familiar retort from many small business owners and one that will certainly resonate with a lot of ...
3 February, 2022
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What you need to know when installing large porcelain panels
|Date: 2 February, 2022

What you need to know when installing large porcelain panels
The Tile Association (TTA) provides essential info on the installation of large porcelain panels. It will ...
The Tile Association (TTA) provides essential info on the installation of large porcelain panels. It will not have escaped anyone’s notice that tile sizes are increasing. Large porcelain panels are no ...
2 February, 2022
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The new Prime GTX from Solid Gear – Hi-Tech safety boots for the winter
|Date: 2 February, 2022

The new Prime GTX from Solid Gear – Hi-Tech safety boots for the winter
Incorporating some of the most advanced technical features in safety boot design. With a focus on comfort ...
Incorporating some of the most advanced technical features in safety boot design. With a focus on comfort and S3 safety, Solid Gear’s new and athletic-looking Prime GTX boots are probably the most com ...
2 February, 2022
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Fundraising campaign throws spotlight on mental health awareness
|Date: 1 February, 2022

Fundraising campaign throws spotlight on mental health awareness
Reconomy Trade is seeking to highlight the importance of good mental health within the construction indus ...
Reconomy Trade is seeking to highlight the importance of good mental health within the construction industry and associated sectors with a new fundraising campaign. Throughout February 2022, Reconomy ...
1 February, 2022
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Tool theft: hotspots in London revealed
|Date: 1 February, 2022

Tool theft: hotspots in London revealed
With restrictions on non-essential building work during Covid-19 lockdowns, builders and tradesmen have b ...
With restrictions on non-essential building work during Covid-19 lockdowns, builders and tradesmen have been hit hard by the pandemic. New data has now revealed that almost £17.5 million in tools were ...
1 February, 2022
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The latest in safety footwear technology from V12
|Date: 1 February, 2022

The latest in safety footwear technology from V12
Professional Builder’s Lee Jones tests the latest in safety footwear technology from V12. It’s often said ...
Professional Builder’s Lee Jones tests the latest in safety footwear technology from V12. It’s often said that a builder’s most important tools are their hands, but if you’re not showing your feet som ...
1 February, 2022
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The Adjustable Stairwell Access Platform: eliminating construction safety issues
|Date: 1 February, 2022

The Adjustable Stairwell Access Platform: eliminating construction safety issues
The ASAP (Adjustable Stairwell Access Platform) aims to eliminate one of the on-going safety issues in ne ...
The ASAP (Adjustable Stairwell Access Platform) aims to eliminate one of the on-going safety issues in new build construction, whilst saving time and improving sustainability. Professional Builder’s L ...
1 February, 2022
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Cold weather working with Snickers Workwear’s sustainable climate control
|Date: 1 February, 2022

Cold weather working with Snickers Workwear’s sustainable climate control
Dressing right and staying comfortable when it’s cold and wet demands the best in Climate Control working ...
Dressing right and staying comfortable when it’s cold and wet demands the best in Climate Control working clothes. Continuous work in cold weather produces body heat and sweat. But when your rate of w ...
1 February, 2022
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Five electrical tips that could add up to £35k to your next building project
|Date: 31 January, 2022

Five electrical tips that could add up to £35k to your next building project
Jamie Heard, electrician, and Bruna Pani, property expert, reveal how lighting and electricals can help y ...
Jamie Heard, electrician, and Bruna Pani, property expert, reveal how lighting and electricals can help you attract buyers. Upgrading the electrics in your home could add tens of thousands of pounds t ...
31 January, 2022
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Lathams Finish Line Cladding recognised as the most innovative timber product of 2021
|Date: 28 January, 2022

Lathams Finish Line Cladding recognised as the most innovative timber product of 2021
The Finish Line Collection, an exclusive cladding range launched by James Latham in 2020, has been recogn ...
The Finish Line Collection, an exclusive cladding range launched by James Latham in 2020, has been recognised in two prominent industry awards for its development, design and performance. Judges of ...
28 January, 2022
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