Market Trends from the UK tools, trade and construction sector — and what it means for what you pay.
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.
Mace Construct achieves a benchmark for commercial circularity with a major steel-reuse office refurb on London's Piccadilly.
Mace Construct project director Matt Burley highlights technical challenges and sustainability demands in modern commercial building retrofits.
Bellway starts building 179 eco-friendly homes at Oakwood at Wynyard Park in County Durham, bringing new subcontracting opportunities to local trades.
Q2 sales at UK builders' merchants fall year-on-year, reflecting broader drops in housing output and trade material demand.
CIOB community discussions show the UK is not alone in facing apprenticeship shortages across construction and skilled trades.
UK housebuilder Crest Nicholson expects a £10m operating loss following weak summer sales and delayed discussions with lenders.
Wandsworth Council has approved 200 new council homes at Battersea Power Station, with construction scheduled to begin in 2027.
Applications for the £9,000 Boiler Upgrade Scheme reach record levels as households switch from heating oil to heat pumps.
Quince Homes completes Pippins Beck development in Morecambe Bay, specifying Forbo Allura LVT for high-traffic interior finishes.
NBS has published a new guide for manufacturers aimed at closing the specification gap in UK construction projects.
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