What's moving in UK tools, trade retail and construction — written for the people buying the kit.
Survey reveals 43% of chimney sweeps and installers identify burning incorrect fuel as the leading risk factor for UK chimney fires.
British Water calls for flexible SuDS funding to make sustainable drainage affordable and achievable for UK developers and groundworkers.
City of York Council approves McLaren Construction's plans for 1,014 homes and a seven-storey timber-frame office building at York Central.
Klein Tools introduces a retractable leash designed to keep construction markers secure and accessible on site, reducing lost tools for tradespeople.
The Electrical Contractors' Association has joined a major coalition calling on the UK Chancellor to cut electricity bills by moving policy levies.
Day two of ScaffEx26 highlighted digital scaffolding assembly technology, temporary roofing demonstrations, and industry initiatives to support women.
UK building control services are set for structural reform and targeted funding to improve capacity and enforce compliance across construction projects.
Dame Judith Hackitt has criticised outdated design and build contracts, calling for urgent CPD improvements to raise UK construction safety standards.
Building materials and tool manufacturers are backing Gas Safety Week, highlighting essential safety precautions for installers and site workers.
Yorkshire contractor Triton Construction reports an 82% pre-tax profit rise to £1.1m for 2026, offsetting a £12m decline in annual turnover.
City of York Council approves the £2bn York Central development, delivering over 1,000 new homes, commercial space, and trade opportunities.
Bellway starts work on 57 sustainable homes in Burgess Hill, expanding its Fallow Wood View development and boosting regional construction activity.
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