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UK construction employment rises for first time in two years
|Date: 10 June, 2021

UK construction employment rises for first time in two years
Marco Verdonkschot, Managing Director at IronmongeryDirect, said: “Over the last few months, there have b ...
Marco Verdonkschot, Managing Director at IronmongeryDirect, said: “Over the last few months, there have been small signs of recovery for the construction industry, but the latest ONS data is the stron ...
10 June, 2021
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48% of Brits made home improvements in lockdown – spending nearly £2k on average!
|Date: 9 June, 2021

48% of Brits made home improvements in lockdown – spending nearly £2k on average!
The most popular lockdown home improvement projects have been revealed, including decorating, purchasing ...
The most popular lockdown home improvement projects have been revealed, including decorating, purchasing new furnishings, home offices, and home gyms Nearly half (48%) of homeowners who made home impr ...
9 June, 2021
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Tarmac Cement joins forces with Band of Builders on Rob’s Project
|Date: 9 June, 2021

Tarmac Cement joins forces with Band of Builders on Rob’s Project
Tarmac Cement teamed up with Band of Builders to help transform the home of a former quantity surveyor, a ...
Tarmac Cement teamed up with Band of Builders to help transform the home of a former quantity surveyor, as part of the construction charity’s latest initiative, Rob’s Project. The renovation, which wa ...
9 June, 2021
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Six in ten tradespeople have encountered suspected stolen tool sellers
|Date: 7 June, 2021

Six in ten tradespeople have encountered suspected stolen tool sellers
Six in ten tradespeople (60 per cent) have been approached by or have seen someone trying to sell second- ...
Six in ten tradespeople (60 per cent) have been approached by or have seen someone trying to sell second-hand tools which they suspected were stolen, illustrating the scale of tool theft across the co ...
7 June, 2021
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Apprenticeships on the rise at Roman
|Date: 4 June, 2021

Apprenticeships on the rise at Roman
The UK and Europe’s leading shower designer and manufacturer, Roman, has welcomed its four newest apprent ...
The UK and Europe’s leading shower designer and manufacturer, Roman, has welcomed its four newest apprentices into different departments within the company. Roman has recruited four new apprentices to ...
4 June, 2021
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The sun has got its hat on – and so should you!
|Date: 4 June, 2021

The sun has got its hat on – and so should you!
We all love a bask in the sun from time to time — especially if it's on a warm beach or in your garden on ...
We all love a bask in the sun from time to time — especially if it's on a warm beach or in your garden on a summer's day. But when you work outdoors, overly warm weather may not be ideal for your heal ...
4 June, 2021
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Training and standards remain at the Door & Hardware Federation
|Date: 4 June, 2021

Training and standards remain at the Door & Hardware Federation
Training remains the backbone of the Door & Hardware Federation (DHF). Despite a year of unprecedente ...
Training remains the backbone of the Door & Hardware Federation (DHF). Despite a year of unprecedented challenge and change, training and standards remain at the very heart of the Door & Hardw ...
4 June, 2021
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New app helps tradespeople market their business through social media
|Date: 1 June, 2021

New app helps tradespeople market their business through social media
A newly developed digital tool is helping tradespeople to unleash the marketing power of social media. Pr ...
A newly developed digital tool is helping tradespeople to unleash the marketing power of social media. Professional Builder’s Lee Jones talks to the developers of the Foreman App. Most builders would ...
1 June, 2021
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IronmongeryDirect recognised as one of the UK’s best workplaces 2021
|Date: 1 June, 2021

IronmongeryDirect recognised as one of the UK’s best workplaces 2021
For the second year running, IronmongeryDirect has been recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces ...
For the second year running, IronmongeryDirect has been recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces™ 2021 by Great Place to Work®. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the c ...
1 June, 2021
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Norbord Europe is now part of West Fraser
|Date: 31 May, 2021

Norbord Europe is now part of West Fraser
Norbord Europe Ltd is proud to join the West Fraser organisation. The links at the end of this release de ...
Norbord Europe Ltd is proud to join the West Fraser organisation. The links at the end of this release detail the acquisition. As the UK's number one engineered wood panel manufacturer and serving the ...
31 May, 2021
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Makita launches latest promotion for end users with a FREE XGT 40VMax Radio
|Date: 27 May, 2021

Makita launches latest promotion for end users with a FREE XGT 40VMax Radio
Makita UK has announced a new redemption scheme for end-users to claim a free XGT ‘Bluetooth Jobsite Radi ...
Makita UK has announced a new redemption scheme for end-users to claim a free XGT ‘Bluetooth Jobsite Radio’ with the purchase of qualifying XGT products. Tough and durable, the radio is a perfect addi ...
27 May, 2021
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Why confusion is the burning issue for smokers in our trade
|Date: 27 May, 2021

Why confusion is the burning issue for smokers in our trade
Every year in our trade, significant efforts are made to reduce or eliminate completely the risk of burni ...
Every year in our trade, significant efforts are made to reduce or eliminate completely the risk of burning. Fire safety and risk management can prevent unintentional fires on construction sites, whil ...
27 May, 2021
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Johnstone’s Trade Painter of the Year Awards
|Date: 26 May, 2021

Johnstone’s Trade Painter of the Year Awards
The finalists for the 38th annual Johnstone’s Trade Painter of the Year Awards have been announced. The p ...
The finalists for the 38th annual Johnstone’s Trade Painter of the Year Awards have been announced. The prestigious awards will once again bring together the finest painters and decorators from around ...
26 May, 2021
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Heating Installer Awards 2021 regional winners and category shortlists announced
|Date: 26 May, 2021

Heating Installer Awards 2021 regional winners and category shortlists announced
The Heating Installer Awards has announced its 2021 regional winners as well as the finalists for its Ris ...
The Heating Installer Awards has announced its 2021 regional winners as well as the finalists for its Rising Star and Most Sustainable Installer categories. The shortlists have been decided by a panel ...
26 May, 2021
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Roofing industry reports a positive start to 2021 but skill shortages cause headache for contractors
|Date: 24 May, 2021

Roofing industry reports a positive start to 2021 but skill shortages cause headache for contractors
Roofing contractors reported a significant growth in workloads during the first quarter of 2021 but were ...
Roofing contractors reported a significant growth in workloads during the first quarter of 2021 but were hampered by recruitment difficulties and continued material shortages and price rises, accordin ...
24 May, 2021
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Fastest rise in enquiries for building work in more than 10 years, says FMB
|Date: 20 May, 2021

Fastest rise in enquiries for building work in more than 10 years, says FMB
The first three months of 2021 saw enquiries with local building firms increase at their fastest rate in ...
The first three months of 2021 saw enquiries with local building firms increase at their fastest rate in a decade, fuelling significant difficulties with construction material shortages, according to ...
20 May, 2021
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