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Getting the prep right with Valspar Trade
|Date: 1 April, 2025

Getting the prep right with Valspar Trade
Preparation is one of the most crucial parts of painting and decorating, as you’ll well know. Here, Richa ...
Preparation is one of the most crucial parts of painting and decorating, as you’ll well know. Here, Richard Palmer, Head of Trade, from Valspar Trade, explores the different innovations on the market, ...
1 April, 2025
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Why true conservation rooflights are more than just aesthetic
|Date: 31 March, 2025

Why true conservation rooflights are more than just aesthetic
Paul Trace, Director of Stella Rooflight, discusses specifying rooflights for conservation projects The r ...
Paul Trace, Director of Stella Rooflight, discusses specifying rooflights for conservation projects The rooflight is often one of the most scrutinised elements in any planning application involving a ...
31 March, 2025
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TrustMark unveils new research
|Date: 31 March, 2025

TrustMark unveils new research
New TrustMark report takes view from micro and small businesses on the skills gap in the UK construction ...
New TrustMark report takes view from micro and small businesses on the skills gap in the UK construction and home repair, maintenance and improvement (RMI) sectors 39,000 businesses are at risk of dis ...
31 March, 2025
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Three push-fit solutions that simplify installations from RWC
|Date: 28 March, 2025

Three push-fit solutions that simplify installations from RWC
With push-fit technology being more widely adopted by installers, Richard Bateman, Product Marketing Mana ...
With push-fit technology being more widely adopted by installers, Richard Bateman, Product Marketing Manager at RWC, explores three products and their ability to simplify installation. Every time we t ...
28 March, 2025
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Knauf Insulation meets the brief for architect’s self-build project
|Date: 28 March, 2025

Knauf Insulation meets the brief for architect’s self-build project
When architect Keith Edwards, was specifying insulation for his own timber frame house, ease of installat ...
When architect Keith Edwards, was specifying insulation for his own timber frame house, ease of installation was just as important as performance – because he’d literally be building the house himself ...
28 March, 2025
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Fifth annual London Brick Apprenticeship challenge is biggest yet
|Date: 27 March, 2025

Fifth annual London Brick Apprenticeship challenge is biggest yet
Building products manufacturer Forterra continues to sponsor the London Apprenticeship Challenge, hosted ...
Building products manufacturer Forterra continues to sponsor the London Apprenticeship Challenge, hosted this year at Oaklands College in Hertfordshire. As one of Forterra’s construction hubs, Oakland ...
27 March, 2025
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NHBC backs Government’s £600 million Construction Skills Package
|Date: 27 March, 2025

NHBC backs Government’s £600 million Construction Skills Package
Roger Morton, Director of Business Change, NHBC comments: “We welcome the Government’s commitment to the ...
Roger Morton, Director of Business Change, NHBC comments: “We welcome the Government’s commitment to the housebuilding sector, with its landmark £600 million investment which is set to help tackle lon ...
27 March, 2025
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Exploring UNICO’s 3-in-1 heating, ventilation & cooling system
|Date: 26 March, 2025

Exploring UNICO’s 3-in-1 heating, ventilation & cooling system
The UNICO 3-in-1 heating, ventilation and cooling is the ideal solution to retrofit older homes that may ...
The UNICO 3-in-1 heating, ventilation and cooling is the ideal solution to retrofit older homes that may be draughty, energy inefficient, have poor insulation and generally hold uneven temperatures t ...
26 March, 2025
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The Masonry Association of Great Britain is uniting the UK masonry industry
|Date: 26 March, 2025

The Masonry Association of Great Britain is uniting the UK masonry industry
In response to the UK government’s ambitious ‘Get Britain Building’ initiative, a new trade association h ...
In response to the UK government’s ambitious ‘Get Britain Building’ initiative, a new trade association has been established to represent the entirety of the UK’s masonry sector. The Masonry Associati ...
26 March, 2025
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Flex-R Rubberbond FleeceBack EPDM passes CPI assessment
|Date: 25 March, 2025

Flex-R Rubberbond FleeceBack EPDM passes CPI assessment
RubberBond FleeceBack™ EPDM, available exclusively through Flex-R, has achieved a significant mile ...
RubberBond FleeceBack™ EPDM, available exclusively through Flex-R, has achieved a significant milestone by passing the Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI) assessment. The third-par ...
25 March, 2025
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See colour in a new light with the Dulux Heritage Lighting Tool
|Date: 25 March, 2025

See colour in a new light with the Dulux Heritage Lighting Tool
Light - whether it be natural or artificial - can dramatically affect how a paint colour appears and ther ...
Light - whether it be natural or artificial - can dramatically affect how a paint colour appears and therefore needs to be a key consideration when choosing the right shade for the space. The new Dulu ...
25 March, 2025
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Win hospitality tickets to Oasis Live with Grant UK’s G1 Rock Stars!
|Date: 24 March, 2025

Win hospitality tickets to Oasis Live with Grant UK’s G1 Rock Stars!
Grant UK is excited to unveil its G1 Rock Stars promotion which is exclusively open to G1 Installers. Bet ...
Grant UK is excited to unveil its G1 Rock Stars promotion which is exclusively open to G1 Installers. Between 1st April 2025 and 31st May 2025, G1 Installers who register eligible Grant products throu ...
24 March, 2025
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Football legends lend their voices to construction mental health initiative
|Date: 24 March, 2025

Football legends lend their voices to construction mental health initiative
An England football legend, backed by local sports stars, is spearheading a new charity encouraging const ...
An England football legend, backed by local sports stars, is spearheading a new charity encouraging construction workers to talk about mental health. Former England and Everton hero Trevor Steven’s Mi ...
24 March, 2025
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James Latham adds Merinolam to its décors catalogue
|Date: 21 March, 2025

James Latham adds Merinolam to its décors catalogue
With large stocks available nationwide across all 12 strategically positioned depots, this new range furt ...
With large stocks available nationwide across all 12 strategically positioned depots, this new range further enhances James Latham’s portfolio, which already boasts over 2,000 decorative finishes. Ver ...
21 March, 2025
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Improving ladder safety with Grabo Pro and the Ergoniks Ladder Anchor
|Date: 21 March, 2025

Improving ladder safety with Grabo Pro and the Ergoniks Ladder Anchor
Working at height presents inherent risks, making ladder stability essential for preventing falls and inj ...
Working at height presents inherent risks, making ladder stability essential for preventing falls and injuries. The Ergoniks Ladder Anchor, a specialised safety attachment for the Grabo Pro vacuum lif ...
21 March, 2025
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Transform brickwork with Liquid Weather
|Date: 20 March, 2025

Transform brickwork with Liquid Weather
Liquid Weather matches new extensions and repairs to old brickwork The product offers a seamless blending ...
Liquid Weather matches new extensions and repairs to old brickwork The product offers a seamless blending solution for matching older masonry to new extensions or repaired brickwork. Alternatively, yo ...
20 March, 2025
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