Market Trends from the UK tools, trade and construction sector — and what it means for what you pay.
A proposed Level 2 general builder apprenticeship aims to deliver broad-based training across four trades to help UK small construction firms address skills shortages.
Multilayer composite pipe (MLCP) is gaining popularity among UK plumbers as a flexible, cost-effective alternative to traditional copper pipework.
Federation of Master Builders analysis shows Northern households have lost £3.6bn to unqualified builders. Read what it means for legitimate UK trades.
Spray plastering technology emerges as a faster, less physically demanding alternative to traditional plastering to tackle the UK trade skills shortage.
Fränkische UK outlines why Multilayer Composite Pipe (MLCP) is gaining ground against traditional copper in UK plumbing installations.
Net Zero Buildings explores how offsite MMC and material reuse can deliver sustainable, low-carbon educational buildings across the UK.
Apex Scaffolding Anglia and S P Scaffolding secure repair and maintenance contracts worth £330k with Orwell Housing Association.
Official data shows UK construction output continued its downward trend in August, highlighting ongoing pressure across the building sector.
A proposed framework aims to standardize construction measurement, connecting client-side financial planning with site execution.
With 40% of small UK construction firms facing weather delays, proactive winter planning and resilient building materials are critical for trade sites.
Luceco trade director warns the UK electrical sector faces restricted growth unless youth apprenticeship numbers are urgently increased.
CITB data reveals stark regional gaps in UK construction apprenticeships, impacting trade skill pipelines and future workforce availability.
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