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Makita Launch 18V 16G LXT Finishing Nailer

Makita Launch 18V 16G LXT Finishing Nailer

The new and eagerly awaited Makita DBN600ZJ 18V LXT finishing nailer is setting new standards in nailing ...

The new and eagerly awaited Makita DBN600ZJ 18V LXT finishing nailer is setting new standards in nailing technology. Engineered for 16 gauge finishing nails, from 25 to 60mm in length, this nailer is ...

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Tradify Asks: Can Technology Help Achieve a Good Work-Life Balance?

Tradify Asks: Can Technology Help Achieve a Good Work-Life Balance?

With around 350,000 construction workers experiencing, anxiety, stress or depression right now, anything ...

With around 350,000 construction workers experiencing, anxiety, stress or depression right now, anything that can help alleviate the pressure is a welcome step forward. It is unsurprising that constru ...

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Festool & Fixings and Powertool Center Announce Partnership for Toolfair Sandown

Festool & Fixings and Powertool Center Announce Partnership for Toolfair Sandown

The Fixings and Powertool Center, which is based in Redhill, will be partnering with award-winning manufa ...

The Fixings and Powertool Center, which is based in Redhill, will be partnering with award-winning manufacturer Festool for the upcoming Toolfair at Sandown Park on Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd Novembe ...

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Three out of Four SMEs Expect Growth Over Next Five Years, According to MetLife Survey

Three out of Four SMEs Expect Growth Over Next Five Years, According to MetLife Survey

Small and medium-sized companies are confident about their prospects over the next five years although th ...

Small and medium-sized companies are confident about their prospects over the next five years although they are worried about the potential impact of Brexit and ongoing concerns about recruiting staff ...

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Roofing Students Return From Vocational Trip of a Lifetime

Roofing Students Return From Vocational Trip of a Lifetime

Two Leeds College of Building apprentices have just returned from the trip of a lifetime after winning a ...

Two Leeds College of Building apprentices have just returned from the trip of a lifetime after winning a competition to go on an all-expenses-paid journey to northern Spain for three days. The student ...

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We Want to End Tool Theft, and We Need Your Help

We Want to End Tool Theft, and We Need Your Help

Have you been a victim of tool theft? What can the industry do to fight back against the thieves? Ou ...

Have you been a victim of tool theft? What can the industry do to fight back against the thieves? Our new campaign is inviting you to share your experiences and provide some practical solutions t ...

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British Construction Industrys’ Beauty Secrets Revealed

British Construction Industrys’ Beauty Secrets Revealed

Every six weeks, nearly 14 million (21%) people in the UK are off to get their haircut at their trusted s ...

Every six weeks, nearly 14 million (21%) people in the UK are off to get their haircut at their trusted salon. Men appear to be more regular with their trims — 8,800,000 (27%) visit their barber every ...

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Mates In Mind Comment on Britain’s Mental Health Culture

Mates In Mind Comment on Britain’s Mental Health Culture

The mental health in construction charity Mates In Mind have commented on the appointment of Jackie Doyle ...

The mental health in construction charity Mates In Mind have commented on the appointment of Jackie Doyle-Price as the first Minister for Mental Health, Inequalities and Suicide Prevention. In recent ...

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Editor’s Viewpoint: Stock in Trade

Editor’s Viewpoint: Stock in Trade

The overall level of housebuilding activity in the country, the quality and extent of repair and maintena ...

The overall level of housebuilding activity in the country, the quality and extent of repair and maintenance and measures to encourage occupiers to improve their properties are all vital issues for th ...

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Brick Production Sees Another Rise in 2018

Brick Production Sees Another Rise in 2018

The latest ONS figures for brick production in the UK reveal that August 2018 saw 21% more bricks being p ...

The latest ONS figures for brick production in the UK reveal that August 2018 saw 21% more bricks being produced in the UK compared with August 2017. Compare the figure to August 2016 (a 39% ris ...

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