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Motoring expert shares van safety tips for tradespeople
During hot weather the industry professionals advise van drivers to use thermal toolboxes, park in the shade, use sunshades and air out the van where possible
‘Timely Research’ to gauge building safety progress
The research is being carried out in partnership with the construction analysts Barbour ABI
Circular economy is key to avoiding 3015% landfill tax rise: NFB
The Government’s Landfill Tax consultation aims to abolish the lower Landfill Tax rate of £4.05 and replace it with the standard rate of £126.15
Five-year slump in construction activity is a wakeup call, says FMB
The Federation of Master Builders says the steepest fall in construction activity is a serious wake-up call that government announcements on construction have yet to be delivered
Women are turning to dating apps to find tradesmen in the US
Men skilled in the trades are more likely to find a date in New York lately, as single women are on the hunt for handymen
AUDIO NEWS: Tradespeople happy to use telematics and Band of Builders completes latest project
Tradespeople happy to share driving data to reduce insurance premiums, Band of Builders finishes renovation work and housebuilder offers buyers free electricity
Big brands on board to support The Plumber Awards in its launch year
The awards will reward the best-of-the-best: plumbers who push themselves day after day to find the best solutions for their customers
Band of Builders completes its most ambitious project to date
More than 150 tradespeople (groundworkers, electricians, bathroom fitters, plumbers, decorators and landscapers) volunteered their time for the project
AUDIO NEWS: Nearly 7,000 construction firms near collapse and 1 in 4 business owners are baffled by jargon
The number of construction firms in significant financial distress increases by 14%, one in four business owners are confused by jargon and New Yorkers use Hinge to find tradesmen
A tradesman's journey from drugs to property development
Tradesman Ian Cowie shares his incredible story - from drug addiction and prison to helping the community he once terrorised
AUDIO NEWS: A third of developers cancel projects and painting contractor designs female workwear
Half of developers claim they're not confident in the market, small and medium sized firms struggle with their marketing and Bagnalls design female workwear
Late payment reforms offer hope for SMEs
New laws are expected to give stronger powers to the Small Business Commissioner to empower them to wield fines, worth potentially millions of pounds, against bigger firms
UK on track to install 600,000 heat pumps by 2028
Total heat pump sales in 2024 reached nearly 100,000 units, according to figures from Aira
US plumbers save woman from the clutches of death
Juana from Santee, California, was in “serious danger” after a swarm of bees attacked her. Two tradesmen from Happy Plumbers swooped in and saved her
AUDIO NEWS: Government plans to speed up payments to small firms and plumbers save granny's life
Government outlines plan to increase powers of Small Business Commissioner, FIS launches campaign against overly complicated contracts and plumbers save a grandmother from a swarm of bees
Where to draw the line - banter vs bullying
Clive Holland tackles the contentious topic of bullying with GMB Union Rep Charlotte Brumpton-Childs and Jimmy Hendry. The duo share their insight into how bullying can occur and affect people on-site. He also reads out messages sent to the show
AUDIO NEWS: Labour MP joins campaign for a builders' licence and sales of used electric vans doubles
Labour MP joins FMB campaign to introduce a builders' license, sales of used electric vans accelerate as prices plummet and builders find newspaper dating from 1869
AUDIO NEWS: Building defect costs Taylor Wimpey £222m and a plumber is left with nightmares after tools taken
Problems with cavity barriers plunge Taylor Wimpey into first half loss, plumber left with PTSD and anxiety after tools nicked and students get to grips with heritage building skills
Labour MP backs FMB’s licence to build campaign
Richard Quigley MP argues that suitable regulation in the sector would protect consumers and support legitimate tradespeople
Robotic bricklayers hit the UK construction market
Two European robotic machines are currently being trialled in the British construction industry