What's moving in UK tools, trade retail and construction — written for the people buying the kit.
A £75 million skills boost targetting construction trade shortages has been announced for Birmingham to aid regional building and infrastructure projects.
Travis Perkins launches a two-year Fast Track Management Programme to train 12 new recruits for future merchant branch leadership roles.
BSRIA publishes the BG 92/2026 guide to help contractors navigate major changes across Parts A to T of the UK Building Regulations.
Electricians and HVAC engineers show how vocational trade paths can build multi-million pound businesses without university degree debt.
The Building Engineering Services Association reveals its 2026 awards shortlist, highlighting top businesses and individual talent in the sector.
The Health and Safety Executive rules out special safety measures for older site workers despite high fatality figures for those aged 60 and above.
Q New Homes has transformed a disused dairy farm in the High Weald AONB into high-specification sustainable homes under strict planning constraints.
Commercial insurer QBE warns solar panel fires are increasing across UK domestic and commercial properties, highlighting installation and maintenance risks.
GTC highlights how the Future Homes Standard will transform UK utility connections and residential heating infrastructure ahead of strict carbon reduction targets.
Wiltshire Council approves a £14.6m extension for Sarum Academy in Salisbury, with contractor Morgan Sindall selected to deliver the project.
Government deal allowing Avant Homes to spread remediation costs draws criticism from rival housebuilders over fairness and building safety standards.
Analysis of the UK Government's new towns initiative and the strategic framework required to deliver ambitious national housebuilding targets.
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