Market Trends from the UK tools, trade and construction sector — and what it means for what you pay.
Consultancy Arcadis warns that shifting powers to regional authorities in England could cause short-term delays for regional construction projects.
Heating and plumbing engineers possess key transferable skills for the growing wind turbine maintenance sector, expanding career options for UK trades.
A 14-home development in Hunsdon uses permeable paving to meet surface-water management rules while preserving historic village aesthetics.
Modular specialist Reds10 secures a project to deliver 152 open prison spaces in North Yorkshire, featuring prisoner workforce integration by 2028.
Barratt Redrow figures show continued subdued housebuilding activity, impacting material demand and trade workloads across the UK construction sector.
The UK mobile elevating work platform rental market stagnated in 2025 as total fleet sizes reduced, according to the latest market report from IPAF.
Conex Bänninger sees record demand for press-fit copper fittings as UK plumbers and heating engineers shift away from traditional hot works.
Henmead posts increased turnover of £298.5m in audited results, demonstrating financial stability for Lancashire contractor Eric Wright Group.
Keepmoat and Lloyds Living partner to build 182 rental homes in Nottinghamshire, Leicester, and Lincolnshire, boosting regional housing supply.
Amazon confirms its October 2026 Prime Deal Days sale. What UK tradespeople and DIYers need to know about tool discounts and price tracking.
Radius Housing completes a £30m redevelopment of Belfast's abandoned Visteon factory site, delivering over 200 new affordable homes.
A National Audit Office report warns that over half of UK electricity grid upgrade projects face significant delays, threatening Clean Power 2030 targets.
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