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Marley launches winter safety campaign – supporting roofers whatever the weather
|Date: 17 January, 2025

Marley launches winter safety campaign – supporting roofers whatever the weather
The UK weather is known for being unpredictable, and winter is no different. In fact, UK winters are now ...
The UK weather is known for being unpredictable, and winter is no different. In fact, UK winters are now 1°C warmer and 15% wetter on average – yet at the same time, still susceptible to unexpected ic ...
17 January, 2025
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Save the date! Westminster Rally against tool theft
|Date: 13 January, 2025

Save the date! Westminster Rally against tool theft
Trades United to Lead Second Van Rally in Westminster to Combat Tool Theft Date: Monday, 3rd February 20 ...
Trades United to Lead Second Van Rally in Westminster to Combat Tool Theft Date: Monday, 3rd February 2025 Location: Brent Cross to Parliament Square, Westminster Time: Starting at 11:00 AM, arrivi ...
13 January, 2025
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95 per cent of tradespeople have suffered workplace injuries
|Date: 10 January, 2025

95 per cent of tradespeople have suffered workplace injuries
Almost all tradespeople (95 per cent) have been injured at work, according to research¹ by Direct Line bu ...
Almost all tradespeople (95 per cent) have been injured at work, according to research¹ by Direct Line business insurance, shedding light on the urgent need for improved health and safety awareness. H ...
10 January, 2025
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8,000 Workers Supported by Speedy Hire and Lighthouse Partnership
|Date: 9 January, 2025

8,000 Workers Supported by Speedy Hire and Lighthouse Partnership
Speedy Hire has shared an update on its partnership with the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to ...
Speedy Hire has shared an update on its partnership with the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to support its #MakeItVisible on-site campaign. Since joining the campaign in December 2023, when ...
9 January, 2025
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UK tradespeople more knowledgeable on energy efficiency than ever
|Date: 8 January, 2025

UK tradespeople more knowledgeable on energy efficiency than ever
A new survey* by leading retailer for the trade Screwfix, has found that UK tradespeople feel more confid ...
A new survey* by leading retailer for the trade Screwfix, has found that UK tradespeople feel more confident in their energy efficiency knowledge than ever, helped by an 8% rise in training courses be ...
8 January, 2025
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Meeting rising costs & talent shortages with greater efficiency
|Date: 4 January, 2025

Meeting rising costs & talent shortages with greater efficiency
Intensified financial pressures as we approach 2025, driven by rising costs, escalating tool theft, incre ...
Intensified financial pressures as we approach 2025, driven by rising costs, escalating tool theft, increased taxes, and persistent worker shortages, are tightening profit margins and hindering growth ...
4 January, 2025
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OFTEC webinar series supports industry transition to net zero
|Date: 3 January, 2025

OFTEC webinar series supports industry transition to net zero
A new series of webinars has been launched by OFTEC as part of the trade association’s continued commitme ...
A new series of webinars has been launched by OFTEC as part of the trade association’s continued commitment to helping technicians navigate changes in the industry as the off-grid sector transitions t ...
3 January, 2025
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A new definitive guide for roof tiling design and installation
|Date: 2 January, 2025

A new definitive guide for roof tiling design and installation
The Design and Installation Guide for Roof Tiling was published on 19 December 2024.   This new guide ha ...
The Design and Installation Guide for Roof Tiling was published on 19 December 2024.   This new guide has been written and released in partnership between the RTA (Roof Tile Association) and NFRC (Na ...
2 January, 2025
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Only 3% of England’s houses are highly energy-efficient
|Date: 28 December, 2024

Only 3% of England’s houses are highly energy-efficient
As energy costs continue to rise, Passivhaus construction provides a promising solution  Only 3% of Engl ...
As energy costs continue to rise, Passivhaus construction provides a promising solution  Only 3% of England’s houses are highly energy-efficient: Why aren’t developers embracing sustainable construct ...
28 December, 2024
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BoB completes project for a roofer who broke his back
|Date: 26 December, 2024

BoB completes project for a roofer who broke his back
Volunteer tradespeople have come together to finish a small extension at the home of a North Lanarkshire ...
Volunteer tradespeople have come together to finish a small extension at the home of a North Lanarkshire roofer who was left unable to complete the project he started after breaking his back and neck ...
26 December, 2024
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Merry Christmas from Professional Builder!
|Date: 23 December, 2024

Merry Christmas from Professional Builder!
It's that time of year, so Merry Christmas from all of us here at Professional Builder! Here's to an even ...
It's that time of year, so Merry Christmas from all of us here at Professional Builder! Here's to an even more exciting 2025! ...
23 December, 2024
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’tis the season to work overtime
|Date: 23 December, 2024

’tis the season to work overtime
Work demands will impact the opportunity for 86 per cent of tradespeople to spend time with friends and f ...
Work demands will impact the opportunity for 86 per cent of tradespeople to spend time with friends and family this festive season according to new research from Direct Line business insurance¹.  Wh ...
23 December, 2024
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Toddler receives ‘pay packet’ for helping on the job
|Date: 22 December, 2024

Toddler receives ‘pay packet’ for helping on the job
A painter has won hearts across the UK by leaving a thoughtful ‘pay packet’ for a customer’s three-year-o ...
A painter has won hearts across the UK by leaving a thoughtful ‘pay packet’ for a customer’s three-year-old son who helped him on the job. James Noll of Expressions, a vetted tradesperson on Checkatr ...
22 December, 2024
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Construction worker’s favourite biscuits revealed
|Date: 21 December, 2024

Construction worker’s favourite biscuits revealed
A new survey from electrical retailer, AO.com, has revealed which is the best biscuit to offer constructi ...
A new survey from electrical retailer, AO.com, has revealed which is the best biscuit to offer construction workers at break time. While the top ten list includes lots of familiar faces, there are som ...
21 December, 2024
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British tradespeople owed £3.5 billion in late payments
|Date: 20 December, 2024

British tradespeople owed £3.5 billion in late payments
Billions of pounds in late payments are owed to tradespeople across the UK, according to new research fro ...
Billions of pounds in late payments are owed to tradespeople across the UK, according to new research from Ford Pro. The vehicle manufacturer’s commercial division conducted the research with both tra ...
20 December, 2024
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Record breaking Lighthouse lunch raises almost £290,000 for construction families
|Date: 19 December, 2024

Record breaking Lighthouse lunch raises almost £290,000 for construction families
Construction’s top networking event of the year broke all fundraising records for the charity as supporte ...
Construction’s top networking event of the year broke all fundraising records for the charity as supporters raised almost £290,000, a staggering amount for the construction community. Held on Friday ...
19 December, 2024
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