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Stay safe in the sun
|Date: 24 June, 2020

Stay safe in the sun
Most parts of the UK are currently experiencing a heatwave, following record-breaking temperatures in spr ...
Most parts of the UK are currently experiencing a heatwave, following record-breaking temperatures in spring, so Marley is reminding roofers and construction workers to be aware of the damage caused b ...
24 June, 2020
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FMB calls for apprenticeships boost
|Date: 24 June, 2020

FMB calls for apprenticeships boost
Construction apprenticeships are needed to boost economic recovery, according to new research published b ...
Construction apprenticeships are needed to boost economic recovery, according to new research published by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). The FMB’s report Trading Up looks at the barriers bu ...
24 June, 2020
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New technical standard for heat pumps
|Date: 23 June, 2020

New technical standard for heat pumps
The Hot Water Association (HWA) has published a new technical standard for heat pumps. The standard is ca ...
The Hot Water Association (HWA) has published a new technical standard for heat pumps. The standard is called Hot water storage vessels for Domestic Purposes for use with Heat Pumps and it outlines re ...
23 June, 2020
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Werner welcomes safety guidance for towers
|Date: 22 June, 2020

Werner welcomes safety guidance for towers
As work on construction sites begins to increase following the ease of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions, We ...
As work on construction sites begins to increase following the ease of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions, WernerCo is welcoming PASMA’s latest guidance for those working with towers and the focus on one- ...
22 June, 2020
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NHS donation from Dulux Decorator Centre
|Date: 17 June, 2020

NHS donation from Dulux Decorator Centre
Dulux Decorator Centre is donating 10,000 litres of Dulux Trade Sterishield to NHS contractors working in ...
Dulux Decorator Centre is donating 10,000 litres of Dulux Trade Sterishield to NHS contractors working in hospitals during Covid-19 pandemic. Dulux Decorator Centre has been working with its customers ...
17 June, 2020
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Revealed: the cost of being a tradesperson
|Date: 16 June, 2020

Revealed: the cost of being a tradesperson
Howe Tools has carried out a survey into the life of a tradesperson including the costs of training, the ...
Howe Tools has carried out a survey into the life of a tradesperson including the costs of training, the impact of tool theft, views on apprenticeships and technology in the trades. Over the last two ...
16 June, 2020
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Industry bodies tackle plaster shortage
|Date: 15 June, 2020

Industry bodies tackle plaster shortage
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) and the Construction Products Association (CPA) are working toget ...
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) and the Construction Products Association (CPA) are working together to tackle plaster shortage. As the joint leaders of the Construction Leadership Council (CL ...
15 June, 2020
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Reverse charge VAT changes delayed again
|Date: 10 June, 2020

Reverse charge VAT changes delayed again
The government has again delayed the implementation of the reverse charge VAT changes until 1st March 202 ...
The government has again delayed the implementation of the reverse charge VAT changes until 1st March 2021, this time as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. A cross-industry campaign, led by the Fed ...
10 June, 2020
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Software tool for builders for visualising building projects in 3D
|Date: 10 June, 2020

Software tool for builders for visualising building projects in 3D
Builders can produce 3D models without needing specialist drawing skills thanks to HBXL's PlansXpress sof ...
Builders can produce 3D models without needing specialist drawing skills thanks to HBXL's PlansXpress software. HBXL Building Software is marking its 20th anniversary this year with the launch of a br ...
10 June, 2020
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The PipeSnug team launches FlueSnug
|Date: 2 June, 2020

The PipeSnug team launches FlueSnug
The team behind PipeSnug has launched a larger FlueSnug version designed to fit all 100mm boiler flues. R ...
The team behind PipeSnug has launched a larger FlueSnug version designed to fit all 100mm boiler flues. Removing any need for pointing, FlueSnug can be installed in less than five seconds and snuggly ...
2 June, 2020
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BDA confirms ‘plenty’ of British clay bricks available
|Date: 1 June, 2020

BDA confirms ‘plenty’ of British clay bricks available
As UK brick makers ramp up production, the Brick Development Association has said there are now plenty of ...
As UK brick makers ramp up production, the Brick Development Association has said there are now plenty of British clay bricks available. Almost 480m bricks are currently in stock at the UK brick maker ...
1 June, 2020
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Webinar: safe working for tradespeople
|Date: 1 June, 2020

Webinar: safe working for tradespeople
The British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installation (BiKBBI) is running a webinar on th ...
The British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installation (BiKBBI) is running a webinar on the subject of how installers can return to work safely and in accordance with government guidanc ...
1 June, 2020
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Divider screens for social distancing from Impey
|Date: 28 May, 2020

Divider screens for social distancing from Impey
Impey has launched Connect, a new range of 6mm glass divider screens, for businesses as they start to reo ...
Impey has launched Connect, a new range of 6mm glass divider screens, for businesses as they start to reopen as lockdown eases. Impey's range of nine glass divider screens is ideal for installation in ...
28 May, 2020
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Builders share ridiculous Facebook messages from the public
|Date: 27 May, 2020

Builders share ridiculous Facebook messages from the public
Facebook can be a great place for the trades to generate interest from potential customers – but it can a ...
Facebook can be a great place for the trades to generate interest from potential customers – but it can also attract a whole host of daft questions. Tradespeople with business pages on Facebook have b ...
27 May, 2020
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Worcester Bosch launches raffle to raise funds for NHS
|Date: 26 May, 2020

Worcester Bosch launches raffle to raise funds for NHS
To raise funds for NHS Charities Together, boiler manufacturer Worcester Bosch has launched a raffle, giv ...
To raise funds for NHS Charities Together, boiler manufacturer Worcester Bosch has launched a raffle, giving away two limited edition versions of the brand’s most popular boiler - the Greenstar i. The ...
26 May, 2020
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Lockdown leads to van insurance savings
|Date: 26 May, 2020

Lockdown leads to van insurance savings
New research by Confused.com reveals that lockdown has saved van drivers an average of £223 on their van ...
New research by Confused.com reveals that lockdown has saved van drivers an average of £223 on their van insurance. Nearly half (49 per cent) of van drivers don't buy their insurance until up to week ...
26 May, 2020
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