What's moving in UK tools, trade retail and construction — written for the people buying the kit.
Baxi updates its installer app with an integrated flue checker feature to help heating engineers verify genuine components and ensure installation safety.
A Scottish construction recruitment initiative has passed 100 participants, helping address ongoing trade skills shortages across employment and apprenticeships.
South East regional construction data shows a drop in smaller project starts offset by strong growth in main contract awards.
Integrating fire stopping early in complex residential developments improves site safety, compliance, and installation quality for UK trades.
The Chartered Institute of Building hosts a major EDI event debating female recruitment and support in the construction industry.
A look back at October's major power tool announcements, new product releases, and platform updates for tradespeople and serious DIYers.
The CIOB Maidstone Hub celebrates outstanding achievement among construction students, highlighting initiatives to bridge the UK trade skills gap.
Balfour Beatty, M Group, and United Living form Grid Builders to influence the UK's £181bn electricity network expansion and infrastructure investment.
The Chartered Institute of Building releases its November and December calendar featuring industry seminars, professional networking, and trade sessions.
Architect BDP appointed to detail design phase for £148m Leeds Royal Armouries main build, advancing contractor procurement for the major project.
The CIOB emphasizes the critical need for clear drug and alcohol policies to protect site safety, manage liability, and support construction workers.
South West project-starts drop alongside subdued planning approvals, but main contract awards show strong growth driven by major project wins.
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