Market Trends from the UK tools, trade and construction sector — and what it means for what you pay.
A report by training provider JTL warns that England's plumbing workforce could shrink by 30% by 2039 due to retirements and low apprentice entry.
Remedial work begins on a modular hospital project following contractor insolvency, requiring extensive removal of installed cladding and M&E services.
The Battersea Power Station development secures funding for its final 16 acres, opening up major opportunities for UK trade contractors.
Wates and the NHS outline a 10-year strategy for 250 healthcare hubs, highlighting public-private models and persistent construction trade shortages.
Bellway stands firm on subcontractor pay and plans to build fewer homes next year, impacting trade subbies and material demand across the UK.
Rising temperatures threaten UK site productivity and safety. Construction technology offers tools to plan for extreme heat and protect workers.
Tool theft offences across 26 UK police forces rose 16% in 2025, leaving a third of tradespeople unable to earn an income if targeted.
Kettering General Hospital trust halts its Rockingham Wing expansion by Vinci and SRM due to budget overruns and schedule delays.
DeWalt's small-parts organiser cases continue to deliver strong value and durability for UK tradespeople looking to sort fixings and tools.
Lee Marley reports £95.4m turnover and invests £2.99m in assets, entering 2026 with £131m in secured masonry and scaffolding work.
OFTEC director Malcolm Farrow outlines key considerations and next steps for off-grid UK heating decarbonisation following Andy Burnham's speech.
Data from Buildots Intelligence Labs shows nearly half of active construction work runs behind schedule, with typical task delays averaging 5.3 weeks.
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