What's moving in UK tools, trade retail and construction — written for the people buying the kit.
The Manufacturers Association of Radiators and Convectors calls on installers to check certified heat output data ahead of National Radiator Day on 1 November.
Construction software is shifting toward open intelligence, interoperable workflows, and human-led AI across the entire building lifecycle.
UK infrastructure project starts rose 6% year-on-year in September 2026, though contract awards and planning approvals fell sharply across the sector.
Benchmarking tests reveal the fastest impact drivers for heavy-duty timber and metal fixings, helping tradespeople pick the right high-speed tool.
M R Scaffolding's MD uses his own 8-metre roof fall experience to challenge trade safety shortcuts and improve site culture.
A Midlands flat roofing contractor secures six-figure funding to deploy AI-driven roof survey technology across UK commercial projects.
Electrician Ben Baker details how installer feedback is shaping updates and functionality for the CPD Progress Tracker App.
Submissions for the Digital Construction Awards are open until 6 November, giving UK trade contractors extra time to highlight innovation.
Grant UK releases an updated TechBox app featuring a redesigned layout and quick access to technical manuals and schematics for heating installers.
Bringing trade contractors into project planning before contracts are signed cuts site delays and prevents costly rework on UK construction jobs.
Technical experts weigh up whether adding a thermal camera to a trade tool kit offers sufficient return on investment for sole traders.
Residents of three east London tower blocks have been evacuated after a serious structural crack was discovered in a load-bearing concrete slab.
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