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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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Storms Bert and Darragh underline importance of constructing wind-proof roofs, says Actis
|Date: 14 December, 2024

Storms Bert and Darragh underline importance of constructing wind-proof roofs, says Actis
Storms Bert and Darragh serve as a reminder of the importance of constructing roofs which can withstand e ...
Storms Bert and Darragh serve as a reminder of the importance of constructing roofs which can withstand extreme weather conditions, says insulation specialist Actis, whose insulating breather membrane ...
14 December, 2024
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Carhartt’s Denim Range is for men and women
|Date: 13 December, 2024

Carhartt’s Denim Range is for men and women
Resistant to wear and tear, breathable, comfortable and flexible enough for all day wear, Carhartt’s deni ...
Resistant to wear and tear, breathable, comfortable and flexible enough for all day wear, Carhartt’s denim range is designed to handle the toughest trade tasks while prioritising safety. Carhartt’s Lo ...
13 December, 2024
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Eurocell upgrades its Modus window system
|Date: 12 December, 2024

Eurocell upgrades its Modus window system
Eurocell is the first systems house to incorporate Neovyn, a low-carbon PVC resin, into its premium windo ...
Eurocell is the first systems house to incorporate Neovyn, a low-carbon PVC resin, into its premium window system, underscoring its continued commitment to sustainability. Eurocell offers several adva ...
12 December, 2024
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AG launches affordable walling solution
|Date: 12 December, 2024

AG launches affordable walling solution
AG has introduced a new retaining wall range designed to address the construction industry’s growing dema ...
AG has introduced a new retaining wall range designed to address the construction industry’s growing demand for cost conscious and environmentally friendly solutions. In response to tightening budgets ...
12 December, 2024
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Polypipe Building Products urges support for housebuilders
|Date: 11 December, 2024

Polypipe Building Products urges support for housebuilders
The Housing sector needs additional support to reach the Government’s lofty goals, argues Polypipe Buildi ...
The Housing sector needs additional support to reach the Government’s lofty goals, argues Polypipe Building Products The latest housing supply statistics from the Ministry of Housing, Communities, and ...
11 December, 2024
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Talon has it covered with its Boiler Box range
|Date: 11 December, 2024

Talon has it covered with its Boiler Box range
If you need a practical and stylish solution for concealing boiler pipework and flues, then consider Talo ...
If you need a practical and stylish solution for concealing boiler pipework and flues, then consider Talon’s new Boiler Box Covers. Designed to be both durable and convenient, the covers are made from ...
11 December, 2024
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Government told to get tough on thieves who break into tradespeople’s vehicles
|Date: 10 December, 2024

Government told to get tough on thieves who break into tradespeople’s vehicles
The CEO of a national construction charity is demanding the government gets tough on criminals who target ...
The CEO of a national construction charity is demanding the government gets tough on criminals who target tradespeople’s vehicles – often stealing thousands of pounds worth of tools and equipment – as ...
10 December, 2024
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White on Cue: James Latham unveils Valchromat’s new colour
|Date: 10 December, 2024

White on Cue: James Latham unveils Valchromat’s new colour
James Latham has introduced Valchromat White Pearl full-colour MDF. The white hue is described by the man ...
James Latham has introduced Valchromat White Pearl full-colour MDF. The white hue is described by the manufacturer as featuring "exceptional brightness and opacity across its entire length, breadth, a ...
10 December, 2024
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ROCKWOOL releases Technical Bulletin on the durability of its stone wool insulation
|Date: 9 December, 2024

ROCKWOOL releases Technical Bulletin on the durability of its stone wool insulation
The bulletin outlines research summarising that ROCKWOOL® stone wool insulation can retain its thermal pr ...
The bulletin outlines research summarising that ROCKWOOL® stone wool insulation can retain its thermal properties for more than 65 years in external wall systems. Recognising the importance of insulat ...
9 December, 2024
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Makita provides the soundtrack to your day with its new battery powered Bluetooth speaker
|Date: 9 December, 2024

Makita provides the soundtrack to your day with its new battery powered Bluetooth speaker
Powered either by Makita’s 18V LXT or 40VMax XGT batteries, or AC mains power, the MR014G XGT/LXT Jobsite ...
Powered either by Makita’s 18V LXT or 40VMax XGT batteries, or AC mains power, the MR014G XGT/LXT Jobsite Speaker has been built to withstand tough work environments, offering a choice of music, podca ...
9 December, 2024
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Choir on song to give JCB’s NSPCC Appeal a £15,095 boost
|Date: 7 December, 2024

Choir on song to give JCB’s NSPCC Appeal a £15,095 boost
One of the world’s most accomplished male voice choirs hit the right note at a concert in aid of JCB’s NS ...
One of the world’s most accomplished male voice choirs hit the right note at a concert in aid of JCB’s NSPCC Appeal – helping to raise £15,095. The internationally renowned Froncysyllte Male Voice Cho ...
7 December, 2024
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Southampton tradesman wins big with Ibstock’s #TagATradie competition
|Date: 6 December, 2024

Southampton tradesman wins big with Ibstock’s #TagATradie competition
A Southampton-based brickie is celebrating after winning big in Ibstock’s first ever #TagATradie social m ...
A Southampton-based brickie is celebrating after winning big in Ibstock’s first ever #TagATradie social media competition. James Roden, of Solid Build Contractors, was given his prize – a voucher wort ...
6 December, 2024
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CaberMDF is ideal for joinery jobs across the board
|Date: 6 December, 2024

CaberMDF is ideal for joinery jobs across the board
David Connacher, Marketing Manager of West Fraser, presents the comprehensive CaberMDF range CaberMDF has ...
David Connacher, Marketing Manager of West Fraser, presents the comprehensive CaberMDF range CaberMDF has been a key feature in West Fraser’s range for decades; and it is more significant a product th ...
6 December, 2024
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