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Trending News
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Young tradie says she feels like she is 'gaslit' into wearing shorts on freezing 14C days because 'all the blokes do it'A young electrician chose to wear shorts on a cool workday after joking that she was subconsciously 'gaslit' by her blokey coworkers
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Woman reveals how she was discriminated at her plumbing job interview: ‘I was expecting a man’A woman has revealed how she faced discrimination during an interview for a plumbing job, as the receptionist told her that she was “expecting” the applicant “to be a man”
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Mum rents out her tradie husband to other women charging £35 a timeWith rising costs of living mum Laura Young decided to see if there were ways of bringing in a bit of extra money
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Tradesman’s seven-month-old son goes viral in uplifting video thanks to 'best sound ever'Heart-warming family video has captured the moment a baby let out his 'first ever belly laugh' while watching his dad repeatedly rip open masking tape to seal a parcel
Construction News
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Lighthouse Construction Industry charity joins HSE’s mental health campaignThe Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has joined the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) Working Minds campaign, which raises awareness of how to prevent work-related stress and encourage good mental health
— Manda Banda
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Toolbox Talks see 184 electricians add names to SELECT’s campaign for industry regulationThe growing campaign for regulation of the electrical industry has received a timely boost after more than 180 electricians pledged their support for the crusade being spearheaded by SELECT
— Manda Banda
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APHC celebrates installers achievements with quality Plumber Week 2022The Association of Plumbing and Heating, in partnership with Installer and Premierline, is hosting Quality Plumber Week 2022 from 10th to 16th October
— Manda Banda
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SME builders frustrated over Rishi Sunak’s stance on new homesPM hopeful Rishi Sunak’s pledge to protect the green belt and focus on delivering new homes on brownfield sites has been described as lacking insight by construction industry
— Manda Banda
Construction Blogs
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Opinion Piece: Tory leadership candidates: The housing crisis is not a game!Rico Wojtulewicz, head of Housing and Planning Policy, National Federation of Builders, takes aim at the Tory leadership candidates and warns them to not treat the housing crisis as a game.
— Rico Wojtulewicz
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Changing attitudes will transform the industryThe construction sector must drop the 'Groundhog Day' thinking and embracing new ideas if it is to solve skills crisis
— Greg Wilson
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How to ‘recession-proof’ your businessThe economic outlook for the UK is looking increasingly grim. Rob Driscoll of the ECA advises electrical contractors how to 'recession proof' their business
— Rob Driscoll
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Will electrical contractors breach Building Safety legislation?Tom Brookes, managing director of Lindum Fire Services and FSA chair discusses the implications of the recently introduced Building Safety legislation
— Tom Brooks
On Demand
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Fix Radio Drive (9th August)Fix Radio Drive
Join Paul O'Reilly on the road for his unique take on what's going on in the world.
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The Painting and Decorating Show (9th August)The Painting and Decorating Show
Join Joel Bardall for all the latest from the world of Painting and Decorating
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The Clive Holland Show (9th August)The Clive Holland Show
Join the big guy as he takes a look at the biggest topics in construction. In partnership with Tradify.
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The Bald Builders Breakfast (9th August)The Bald Builders Breakfast
Social media's favourite mischief makers are with you every single morning waking you up and making sure that you get on site with a smile. Brad and Sam are The Bald Builders and they've taken over breakfast on Fix Radio!
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Fix Radio Drive (8th August)
Fix Radio Drive
Join Paul O'Reilly on the road for his unique take on what's going on in the world.
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The Carpentry Show (8th August)The Carpentry Show
Join Robin Clevett for all the latest from the world of woodwork!
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The Clive Holland Show (8th August)
The Clive Holland Show
Join the big guy as he takes a look at the biggest topics in construction. In partnership with Tradify.
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The Bald Builders Breakfast (8th August)
The Bald Builders Breakfast
Social media's favourite mischief makers are with you every single morning waking you up and making sure that you get on site with a smile. Brad and Sam are The Bald Builders and they've taken over breakfast on Fix Radio!
Podcasts
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The Painting and Decorating ShowDecorators vs. Scaffolders
Joel and Todd are joined by Lee from Honeys Scaffolding to discuss the problems both trades can sometimes face when working together on-site
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The Carpentry ShowRobin Clevett talks to Max Lee from Pitch Perfect
Robin Clevett is joined by Max Lee from Pitch Perfect to talk about cut and pitch roofing
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The Clive Holland ShowClive Holland Talks Halt In Construction Growth, When Tools Fight Back & More
Clive started off the week by discussing energy efficient homes. Is this the time to replace old gas boilers? Are there enough workers with the skills necessary to retro fit? And what is needed to Kickstart the retro fitting market in the UK. These...
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The Plastering ShowChris Frediani talks about dashing techniques
Chris Frediani is joined by Danny Balmar from Northern Ireland to talk about pebble dash and different dashing techniques. Chris also talks to Andy & Tom Willoughby a father and son plastering due about their experiences working together
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The Bald Builders95. Cheese burgers, Brads moneymaker and robot spiders
Sam loses his head in the studio this week over the cost of cheese burgers. Brad’s son tries to throw away Brads money maker and Sam is freaked out by robot spiders. Plus loads and loads more including exclusive podcast only content. Enjoy....
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The Electrical ShowThomas Nagy & Bradley Jones on becoming an established business
Thomas Nagy and Bradley Jones talk about the road from the first year of operating to becoming a more established business. They discuss everything from adding assets and finding a base to operate from to hiring staff and managing costs
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The Heating and Plumbing ShowAndy & Todd's Plumbing & Heating hacks
Andy Cam & Todd Glister have a combined 60 years experience in the trade. Along the way they've picked up some amazing tips, tricks and hacks which they share with you on this week's show
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The Painting and Decorating Show
Joel and Todd are joined again by Jon Mears
Jon Mears returns to discuss branding, positioning yourself as a professional in your area, winning good paying high quality work and the latest news from the paint industry
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