What's moving in UK tools, trade retail and construction — written for the people buying the kit.
HSE fines a packaging firm following a serious machinery guarding failure, marking its second major penalty in under a year.
A SELECT survey reveals high wages and lack of funding prevent 52% of Scottish electrical contractors from taking on new apprentices.
The NFRC is urging UK construction to make climate resilience standard in roof design to withstand extreme weather and prevent costly retrofits.
A UK manufacturer of flame retardants for building materials has merged with a major US chemicals conglomerate to expand market reach.
BAFE announces operational changes as Technical Schemes and Assurance Manager Ken Bullock prepares to step down in August 2026.
Vistry becomes the first major housebuilder to join the Prisoners Building Homes initiative, hiring serving prisoners at its Warrington timber plant.
BUNKER adds three new Secured by Design accredited secure storage units to its van storage collection, featuring discreet Apple AirTag holders.
The Chartered Institute of Building has submitted evidence to shape the UK government's upcoming Professions Strategy, set for release in Spring 2027.
Learn how battery storage systems safely switch to island mode using earth electrodes, isolators, and system referencing relays.
Andy Burnham calls for equal recognition of construction hard hats and university degrees to help fix the UK trade skills and housing crisis.
Work begins on 41 new homes in Phase 3 of the Manor Farm scheme in Bardney, Lincolnshire, continuing site expansion.
E.ON analysis shows UK manufacturers could unlock £2bn in clean energy dividends by 2035 by phasing out gas and adopting smarter technology.
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