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The FMB celebrate its 80th birthday

|Date: 20 July, 2021

The FMB celebrate its 80th birthday

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) – the largest trade association in the UK – celebrates its 80th b ...

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) – the largest trade association in the UK – celebrates its 80th birthday this year but, while the organisation has a rich history, its focus is firmly on the fu ...

20 July, 2021
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Using hempcrete blocks as a sustainable method of construction

|Date: 7 July, 2021

Using hempcrete blocks as a sustainable method of construction

The Hemp Block Company is pointing the way to a healthier and more sustainable method of construction. Ma ...

The Hemp Block Company is pointing the way to a healthier and more sustainable method of construction. Many ‘green’ consumers may be unaware that buildings are responsible for around half of total gre ...

7 July, 2021
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Ex rugby international backs development of Trade Plant Hire disruptor app

|Date: 29 June, 2021

Ex rugby international backs development of Trade Plant Hire disruptor app

Former rugby union international Tim Stimpson is part of a consortium of investors behind an innovative n ...

Former rugby union international Tim Stimpson is part of a consortium of investors behind an innovative new app set to streamline the process of locating and hiring construction equipment. Trade Plant ...

29 June, 2021
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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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How fully finished MDF products can make life easier

|Date: 4 May, 2021

How fully finished MDF products can make life easier

Jake Cintra, National Account Manager at W.Howard, explains how primed and fully finished MDF products ca ...

Jake Cintra, National Account Manager at W.Howard, explains how primed and fully finished MDF products can make a builder’s life easier. The construction sector has seen a massive upsurge in builders ...

4 May, 2021
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The Timber Trade Federation explains the current shortage in timber

|Date: 3 May, 2021

The Timber Trade Federation explains the current shortage in timber

What’s been happening to timber? Formerly in abundance on merchants’ shelves, builders have been experien ...

What’s been happening to timber? Formerly in abundance on merchants’ shelves, builders have been experiencing shortages alongside the rest of the construction sector. The Timber Trade Federation look ...

3 May, 2021
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Creating plumbing projects that make a lasting impression

|Date: 7 April, 2021

Creating plumbing projects that make a lasting impression

Andrew Scanlon, application manager at Sika Everbuild outlines the options that can help you create plumb ...

Andrew Scanlon, application manager at Sika Everbuild outlines the options that can help you create plumbing projects that make a lasting impression. Complex bathroom fit-outs and even simpler repair ...

7 April, 2021
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Forticrete explores the appeal of architectural masonry

|Date: 5 April, 2021

Forticrete explores the appeal of architectural masonry

Sean Welch, Area Sales Manager at Forticrete explores the appeal of architectural masonry. Architectural ...

Sean Welch, Area Sales Manager at Forticrete explores the appeal of architectural masonry. Architectural masonry materials are supporting construction professionals in delivering new build and renovat ...

5 April, 2021
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How to help bridge the skills gap in construction

|Date: 2 April, 2021

How to help bridge the skills gap in construction

Dave Hall, Training Partnerships Director for British Gypsum, talks about what needs to be done to help b ...

Dave Hall, Training Partnerships Director for British Gypsum, talks about what needs to be done to help bridge the skills gap in construction. Although lack of skills is an industry-wide issue, for sp ...

2 April, 2021
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Going Green: New Research Shows Big Shift Towards Sustainable Construction in 2021

|Date: 22 March, 2021

Going Green: New Research Shows Big Shift Towards Sustainable Construction in 2021

A new study by Roofing Megastore has used Google data to analyse which sustainable building materials are ...

A new study by Roofing Megastore has used Google data to analyse which sustainable building materials are seeing the biggest spikes in interest Synthetic slate tiles are growing most in popularity, wi ...

22 March, 2021
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