TPBP Archives - Professional Builder

Why fixing best practice is important
|Date: 7 July, 2025

Why fixing best practice is important
© Rawf8 / Adobe Stock Professional Builder speaks with Chris Middleton, General Manager of the Constructi ...
© Rawf8 / Adobe Stock Professional Builder speaks with Chris Middleton, General Manager of the Construction Fixings Association, on why fixing best practice is important. Established in 1979, and inc ...
7 July, 2025
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PB talks to Bosch: VDE hand tools & Electrical Testers
|Date: 1 July, 2025

PB talks to Bosch: VDE hand tools & Electrical Testers
The July edition of the Professional Builder podcast showcases the Bosch range of VDE hand tools and its ...
The July edition of the Professional Builder podcast showcases the Bosch range of VDE hand tools and its Electrical Testers. Here, the company’s Power Tools trainer, Daniel Parks provides us with some ...
1 July, 2025
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The PB Podcast: Licence to build
|Date: 30 June, 2025

The PB Podcast: Licence to build
In the latest edition of the Professional Builder Podcast, sponsored by Bosch, we talk to the Chief Execu ...
In the latest edition of the Professional Builder Podcast, sponsored by Bosch, we talk to the Chief Executive of the Federation of Master Builders, Brian Berry about the trade association’s ‘licence t ...
30 June, 2025
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The PB Podcast: Choosing the right fixings
|Date: 13 May, 2025

The PB Podcast: Choosing the right fixings
For the latest episode of the Professional Builder Podcast, we speak with Chris Middleton, General Manage ...
For the latest episode of the Professional Builder Podcast, we speak with Chris Middleton, General Manager of the Construction Fixings Association, on why fixing best practice is important. Establish ...
13 May, 2025
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It’s the Battle of the Brickies at Super Trowel 2025!
|Date: 11 April, 2025

It’s the Battle of the Brickies at Super Trowel 2025!
The Super Trowel 2025 bricklaying competition is bigger than ever this year with regional heats around th ...
The Super Trowel 2025 bricklaying competition is bigger than ever this year with regional heats around the country before a final on August 13th & 14th at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire. This mon ...
11 April, 2025
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PB reports on the Trades United Van Rally
|Date: 4 March, 2025

PB reports on the Trades United Van Rally
The Trades United Van Rally drove the issue of tool theft to the heart of government to demand change. Pr ...
The Trades United Van Rally drove the issue of tool theft to the heart of government to demand change. Professional Builder reports from a mass-protest of construction professionals. “In the last fift ...
4 March, 2025
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The health, safety and efficiency features in Bosch Power Tools’ accessories
|Date: 3 March, 2025

The health, safety and efficiency features in Bosch Power Tools’ accessories
Professional Builder recently caught up with Chris Murray, Bosch UK Power Tools Trainer, to talk about th ...
Professional Builder recently caught up with Chris Murray, Bosch UK Power Tools Trainer, to talk about the health, safety and efficiency features inherent in the manufacturer’s accessories Dust is one ...
3 March, 2025
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PB Podcast: Uniting the trades against tool theft
|Date: 24 February, 2025

PB Podcast: Uniting the trades against tool theft
Listen to the latest Professional Builder Podcast, sponsored by Bosch, where we report from The Trades Un ...
Listen to the latest Professional Builder Podcast, sponsored by Bosch, where we report from The Trades United Van Rally: back in 2025, with an even bigger and louder protest against tool theft. Hundre ...
24 February, 2025
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What is Measured Energy Performance?
|Date: 12 February, 2025

What is Measured Energy Performance?
PB’s Edward Kelly talks to Dr. Richard Jack, technical director of Build Test Solutions, to learn all abo ...
PB’s Edward Kelly talks to Dr. Richard Jack, technical director of Build Test Solutions, to learn all about Measured Energy Performance and why this will be a key consideration in housebuilding and re ...
12 February, 2025
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Save the date! Westminster Rally against tool theft
|Date: 13 January, 2025

Save the date! Westminster Rally against tool theft
Trades United to Lead Second Van Rally in Westminster to Combat Tool Theft Date: Monday, 3rd February 20 ...
Trades United to Lead Second Van Rally in Westminster to Combat Tool Theft Date: Monday, 3rd February 2025 Location: Brent Cross to Parliament Square, Westminster Time: Starting at 11:00 AM, arrivi ...
13 January, 2025
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Professional Builder Podcast: Energy Efficiency and the Future Homes Standard (Part Three)
|Date: 29 October, 2024

Professional Builder Podcast: Energy Efficiency and the Future Homes Standard (Part Three)
In this month’s episode of the Professional Builder Podcast, we’re continuing our series on energy effici ...
In this month’s episode of the Professional Builder Podcast, we’re continuing our series on energy efficiency and the Future Homes Standard. This time we’re talking to Dr. Richard Jack, Technical Dire ...
29 October, 2024
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The Professional Builder Podcast: Super Trowel on finding the UK’s best bricklayer
|Date: 1 August, 2024

The Professional Builder Podcast: Super Trowel on finding the UK’s best bricklayer
As an important part of British construction and British culture in general, it seems odd that there’s no ...
As an important part of British construction and British culture in general, it seems odd that there’s not really been much in the way of events celebrating bricklaying. It’s a trade that requires a l ...
1 August, 2024
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The Professional Builder Podcast: Together, Stronger with Band of Builders sponsored by Bosch
|Date: 15 July, 2024

The Professional Builder Podcast: Together, Stronger with Band of Builders sponsored by Bosch
Band of Builders still operates as it began – with construction workers coming together to provide help t ...
Band of Builders still operates as it began – with construction workers coming together to provide help to their industry peers and their families. The financial, practical and wellbeing support it of ...
15 July, 2024
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The Professional Builder Podcast: Trades United Van Rally
|Date: 3 July, 2024

The Professional Builder Podcast: Trades United Van Rally
In the latest episode of the Professional Builder podcast we report from last month’s Trades United van r ...
In the latest episode of the Professional Builder podcast we report from last month’s Trades United van rally in Parliament Square and talk to some of its organisers and participants. With tool theft ...
3 July, 2024
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The Professional Builder Podcast: Supporting the Trades
|Date: 25 April, 2024

The Professional Builder Podcast: Supporting the Trades
In this month’s edition of the Professional Builder podcast we talk to two commendable organisations who ...
In this month’s edition of the Professional Builder podcast we talk to two commendable organisations who are each championing the wellbeing of construction workers. Falls from height remains the bigge ...
25 April, 2024
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Professional Builder Podcast: Energy Efficiency and the Future Homes Standard (Part Two) sponsored by Bosch
|Date: 20 March, 2024

Professional Builder Podcast: Energy Efficiency and the Future Homes Standard (Part Two) sponsored by Bosch
Check out the latest episode of the Professional Builder Podcast, sponsored by Bosch and interviewing Sai ...
Check out the latest episode of the Professional Builder Podcast, sponsored by Bosch and interviewing Saint-Gobain on Energy Efficiency and the Future Homes Standard. Energy efficiency is one ...
20 March, 2024
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