Market Trends from the UK tools, trade and construction sector — and what it means for what you pay.
EDF now includes a seven-year service and warranty package worth £750 with its residential heat pump installations across the UK.
Construction sector insolvencies fell to 25 in August according to Creditsafe data, marking two consecutive months of declining administrations.
The University of Birmingham is preparing to tender a new contractor framework to replace its existing Build Higher construction agreement.
Lime Green adopts The Pallet LOOP's green reusable pallets, introducing sustainable building material delivery across UK merchant supply chains.
With Ofgem raising the energy price cap by 4%, plumbers and heating engineers are urged to push limescale protection to boost boiler efficiency.
Over 7,400 UK construction businesses faced critical financial distress in Q2 2026 as output fell, according to insolvency research.
Councillors and Homes England representatives inspect Keepmoat's transformative £77m development delivering 313 new homes in Driffield.
The UK's top 100 construction firms show financial resilience, but smaller subcontractors face ongoing material and labor cost pressures.
UK construction output declines further due to a sharp drop in housing activity. Industry analysis reveals key impacts for trades and material supply.
The August 2026 S&P Global Construction PMI reports a sharp contraction, led by a 20th consecutive month of decline in residential building.
New research shows financial strain and rising operating costs are the leading cause of mental pressure for nearly 40% of UK tradespeople.
Inifying procurement operations is key to protecting trade margins before investing in AI tools, warns YardLink's Neeral Shah.
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