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Leeds College of Building apprentice wins Guild of Bricklayers National Trophy
|Date: 1 July, 2025

Leeds College of Building apprentice wins Guild of Bricklayers National Trophy
A Leeds College of Building apprentice has been crowned Senior Champion at the Guild of Bricklayers Natio ...
A Leeds College of Building apprentice has been crowned Senior Champion at the Guild of Bricklayers National Final 2025. Ellis Smith, an apprentice with Hirst Developments, secured a spot at the fina ...
1 July, 2025
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The secret to achieving a long-lasting and vibrant colour
|Date: 1 July, 2025

The secret to achieving a long-lasting and vibrant colour
Contractors not only need a paint that applies easily and looks great but one that retains its colour for ...
Contractors not only need a paint that applies easily and looks great but one that retains its colour for years to come. So, what’s the secret behind a long-lasting and vibrant colour? Richard Palmer, ...
1 July, 2025
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Less frame, less fitting time, more profit, with Quickslide’s aluminium patio door
|Date: 30 June, 2025

Less frame, less fitting time, more profit, with Quickslide’s aluminium patio door
Quickslide is launching a brand new ultra slim aluminium sliding patio door with pre-gasketed knock-in be ...
Quickslide is launching a brand new ultra slim aluminium sliding patio door with pre-gasketed knock-in beads Using Epwin’s Stellar aluminium profile system the product features a 35mm interlock as sta ...
30 June, 2025
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DBR (London) unveils new craft skills education centre
|Date: 30 June, 2025

DBR (London) unveils new craft skills education centre
Conservation contractor DBR (London) opens heritage training facility in the South Downs to preserve trad ...
Conservation contractor DBR (London) opens heritage training facility in the South Downs to preserve traditional building crafts for future generations. Situated in the picturesque South Downs Nationa ...
30 June, 2025
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New FrogTape Advanced
|Date: 27 June, 2025

New FrogTape Advanced
Shurtape has launched its most targeted FrogTape yet – FrogTape Advanced Premium Washi Tape. The product ...
Shurtape has launched its most targeted FrogTape yet – FrogTape Advanced Premium Washi Tape. The product has been launched following extensive research and development and created in direct response t ...
27 June, 2025
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Blue Circle Cement celebrates 125 years
|Date: 27 June, 2025

Blue Circle Cement celebrates 125 years
Tarmac Blue Circle Cement is proudly marking its 125th anniversary in 2025, a milestone that highlights o ...
Tarmac Blue Circle Cement is proudly marking its 125th anniversary in 2025, a milestone that highlights over a century of innovation, reliability, and support for the UK construction industry. Since 1 ...
27 June, 2025
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VELUX white maintenance-free roof windows are perfect for every project
|Date: 26 June, 2025

VELUX white maintenance-free roof windows are perfect for every project
Available in manual, electric and solar operations – they’re hassle free to install, effortlessly stylish ...
Available in manual, electric and solar operations – they’re hassle free to install, effortlessly stylish and easy to operate. With a wide range of sizes and compatibility across sloped, low-pitch and ...
26 June, 2025
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Pedal power for a purpose: The Handlebar Heroes take corporate responsibility to new heights
|Date: 26 June, 2025

Pedal power for a purpose: The Handlebar Heroes take corporate responsibility to new heights
In a moving demonstration of camaraderie, endurance and corporate social responsibility, four colleagues ...
In a moving demonstration of camaraderie, endurance and corporate social responsibility, four colleagues from the glazing industry. Leigh Greenwood, Ashley Parkinson, Chris Wann, and Gareth Turner hav ...
26 June, 2025
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Birkdale introduces a new flexible fix to its GATEMATE® range
|Date: 25 June, 2025

Birkdale introduces a new flexible fix to its GATEMATE® range
Enabling the simple creation of custom timber gates, Birkdale’s new GATEMATE® Adjustable Steel Gate Frame ...
Enabling the simple creation of custom timber gates, Birkdale’s new GATEMATE® Adjustable Steel Gate Frame Kit provides a durable and versatile solution to suit any garden aesthetic, no matter what siz ...
25 June, 2025
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Salamander Pumps launches TankBoost summer promotion
|Date: 25 June, 2025

Salamander Pumps launches TankBoost summer promotion
Salamander Pumps has launched a new promotion giving customers the chance to win a £500 holiday voucher. ...
Salamander Pumps has launched a new promotion giving customers the chance to win a £500 holiday voucher. Customers who purchase Salamander Pumps’ innovative water boosting solution TankBoost between J ...
25 June, 2025
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Kitted out for summer: Staying cool and looking great on site
|Date: 24 June, 2025

Kitted out for summer: Staying cool and looking great on site
Long days in the sun call for more than just standard work gear. Carhartt’s summer range is built to hand ...
Long days in the sun call for more than just standard work gear. Carhartt’s summer range is built to handle soaring temperatures, hard work and the demands of the job site. Whether it’s UV protection, ...
24 June, 2025
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Ford Transit: 60 years as Europe’s trusted business partner
|Date: 24 June, 2025

Ford Transit: 60 years as Europe’s trusted business partner
The date is August 9, 1965 – and the first Ford Transit van is leaving the production line at Ford’s faci ...
The date is August 9, 1965 – and the first Ford Transit van is leaving the production line at Ford’s facility in Langley, UK. At the time, few could have predicted the impact this new van would have f ...
24 June, 2025
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Hultafors launch special edition Band of Builders Dry Marker at Jewson
|Date: 23 June, 2025

Hultafors launch special edition Band of Builders Dry Marker at Jewson
Hultafors Tools has teamed up with Band of Builders to launch a special edition version of its bestsellin ...
Hultafors Tools has teamed up with Band of Builders to launch a special edition version of its bestselling Dry Marker, now available in over 300 Jewson branches nationwide. For every marker sold, 50p ...
23 June, 2025
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Milbank Concrete Products launches GDeck
|Date: 23 June, 2025

Milbank Concrete Products launches GDeck
Milbank Concrete Products is proud to introduce Milbank GDeck— a smart, installer-friendly insulated EPS ...
Milbank Concrete Products is proud to introduce Milbank GDeck— a smart, installer-friendly insulated EPS flooring system designed to make ground floor construction faster, safer, and more thermally ef ...
23 June, 2025
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DART Tool Group enhances user safety
|Date: 20 June, 2025

DART Tool Group enhances user safety
DART Tool Group has enhanced the packaging of its popular 10-Piece Jigsaw Blade Set (DJBS10), reinforcing ...
DART Tool Group has enhanced the packaging of its popular 10-Piece Jigsaw Blade Set (DJBS10), reinforcing the company’s commitment to user safety and product reliability. The revised design, developed ...
20 June, 2025
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Icopal launches multi-layer flame-free bituminous roofing system
|Date: 19 June, 2025

Icopal launches multi-layer flame-free bituminous roofing system
The BMI Icopal flame-free bituminous waterproofing system removes the need for naked flames during the ap ...
The BMI Icopal flame-free bituminous waterproofing system removes the need for naked flames during the application process, reducing fire risk during application compared to traditional roof installat ...
19 June, 2025
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