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The benefits of Ariston’s electric water heaters
|Date: 24 July, 2020

The benefits of Ariston’s electric water heaters
As the UK lockdown gradually begins to ease, and offices and retail outlets begin to reopen their doors, ...
As the UK lockdown gradually begins to ease, and offices and retail outlets begin to reopen their doors, Ariston is highlighting the flexibility and benefits of its range of electric water heaters – e ...
24 July, 2020
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Dulux helping get the trade back on its feet
|Date: 23 July, 2020

Dulux helping get the trade back on its feet
Dulux Decorator Centre is helping the nation’s decorators build their businesses back up with a new job-f ...
Dulux Decorator Centre is helping the nation’s decorators build their businesses back up with a new job-finding service, alongside free Checkatrade membership The measures are part of their Backing Ou ...
23 July, 2020
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Special Report: Coronavirus
|Date: 21 July, 2020

Special Report: Coronavirus
Professional Builder’s Lee Jones talks to some of the Royal Engineers servicemen who have joined the figh ...
Professional Builder’s Lee Jones talks to some of the Royal Engineers servicemen who have joined the fight against Covid-19. The unique role of the Royal Engineers, as both builders and soldiers, has ...
21 July, 2020
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Warning: Fire safety risk of alcohol-containing hand sanitiser
|Date: 21 July, 2020

Warning: Fire safety risk of alcohol-containing hand sanitiser
Alcohol-based hand sanitisers used in the fight against COVID-19 are potentially flammable and pose safet ...
Alcohol-based hand sanitisers used in the fight against COVID-19 are potentially flammable and pose safety risks if used in the wrong working conditions. With British workers returning to work up and ...
21 July, 2020
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Special Report: Site Operating Procedures
|Date: 20 July, 2020

Special Report: Site Operating Procedures
How can you continue to ensure that you are working safely in a world where the threat from Covid-19 will ...
How can you continue to ensure that you are working safely in a world where the threat from Covid-19 will be with us for the foreseeable? Professional Builder’s Lee Jones investigates the newly develo ...
20 July, 2020
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FMB responds to Sunak’s budget
|Date: 9 July, 2020

FMB responds to Sunak’s budget
The FMB has welcomed the package of economic measures announced by Rishi Sunak yesterday. Brian Berry, th ...
The FMB has welcomed the package of economic measures announced by Rishi Sunak yesterday. Brian Berry, the FMB's chief executive, said: “I welcome strongly the package of measures announced today. Whi ...
9 July, 2020
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Essential van checks for the trades
|Date: 7 July, 2020

Essential van checks for the trades
If your van has been off the road for a while during the coronavirus outbreak, check out LeaseVan.co.uk's ...
If your van has been off the road for a while during the coronavirus outbreak, check out LeaseVan.co.uk's post-lockdown checks you should be doing before you get behind the wheel. It is important for ...
7 July, 2020
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Fundraising toilet seats from Mark Vitow
|Date: 6 July, 2020

Fundraising toilet seats from Mark Vitow
Independent plumbing distributor Mark Vitow Ltd is raising money for the NHS Charities Together with £1 f ...
Independent plumbing distributor Mark Vitow Ltd is raising money for the NHS Charities Together with £1 from every sale of its Korona toilet seats going to the cause throughout June and July. Mark Vit ...
6 July, 2020
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FMB calls for refurbishment focus
|Date: 1 July, 2020

FMB calls for refurbishment focus
The FMB has welcomed the government's commitment to invest in infrastructure, but has also highlighted th ...
The FMB has welcomed the government's commitment to invest in infrastructure, but has also highlighted the importance of the repair, maintenance and improvement sector. According to the FMB, builders’ ...
1 July, 2020
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Checkatrade reports busiest ever week of homeowner searches
|Date: 26 June, 2020

Checkatrade reports busiest ever week of homeowner searches
Checkatrade has recorded its busiest week ever as easing of lockdown restrictions causes a surge of home ...
Checkatrade has recorded its busiest week ever as easing of lockdown restrictions causes a surge of home renovation searches. According to Checkatrade search data, there has been a 134 per cent increa ...
26 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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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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How coronavirus has affected painting and decorating firms
|Date: 11 June, 2020

How coronavirus has affected painting and decorating firms
Pressing issues facing smaller painting and decorating firms have been overshadowed by the unprecedented ...
Pressing issues facing smaller painting and decorating firms have been overshadowed by the unprecedented impact of COVID-19, writes Neil Ogilvie, CEO of the Painting and Decorating Association (PDA). ...
11 June, 2020
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Getting back on track after the lockdown
|Date: 8 June, 2020

Getting back on track after the lockdown
Author and property developer Greg Wilkes shares his thoughts on how small construction businesses can su ...
Author and property developer Greg Wilkes shares his thoughts on how small construction businesses can survive and thrive following the coronavirus outbreak. There is no doubt about it we are facing d ...
8 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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