24% of Tradespeople Believe Their Business Won't Survive Lockdown
Posted: Tuesday, January 12th, 2021
In a recent survey by Rhino Trade Insurance, it had been revealed that 24% of over 300 self-employed tradespeople were not confident their business could survive another lockdown.
CICV Forum and CSIC to launch new Be Covid Smart digital learning toolkit
Posted: Monday, January 11th, 2021
The Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has teamed up with Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) to create a new and innovate ‘Be Covid Smart Digital Learning Toolkit’.
Nominations open for The Master Builder Awards 2021
Posted: Monday, November 30th, 2020
The FMB (Federation of Master Builders) look forward to celebrating the best building projects produced by Master Builders in the UK at The Master Builder Awards 2021.
Grant UK #ShowUsYourSnood Social Media Competition
Posted: Tuesday, November 17th, 2020
Grant UK are running a #ShowUsYourSnood competition across their Social Media platforms, enter for the chance to win an exclusive Grant UK backpack filled with goodies.
CITB has received reports of assisted one-day Site Safety Plus (SSP) courses and the CITB Health, safety and environment (HS&E) test costing more than £1,000 - the true cost of the HS&E test is £21.
Our friends and sponsors of The Clive Holland Show - ITS, have got some awesome news for you, whether you’re still on the job this November OR your spending more time at home during lockdown and finally getting round to sorting all those jobs you’ve been putting off for ages!
World's First Pothole Repairing Robot Uncovered in Liverpool
Posted: Monday, November 2nd, 2020
The University of Liverpool has revealed a new robot which is able to detect potholes and fix them. Robotiz3d is a new spin out company, formed by the University researchers to develop this new technology.
MaterialsMarket.com: The Unique Marketplace for Construction Materials
Posted: Monday, November 2nd, 2020
Materialsmarket.com is a new, unique marketplace that connects sellers and buyers of construction materials. The new platform allows customers to access multiple suppliers from across the UK, providing a new and innovative way to access a collective of construction material providers in one easy swoop.
Think Before You Dig - The Dangers of underground Electricity Cables
Posted: Monday, November 2nd, 2020
According to new research released by the Energy Networks Association (ENA), nearly a third (31%) of construction workers are risking their lives by failing to check for underground electricity cables when digging on site. The ENA have now launched the ‘Think Before You Dig’ campaign, to spread awareness of the dangers of underground electricity and prevent further digging disasters.
Don't Do It Yourself Campaign: The Gas Safe Register
Posted: Monday, November 2nd, 2020
A recent survey for The Gas Safe Register has revealed that over half of Brits are more likely to carry out DIY projects during lockdown and social distancing, regardless of them not being experienced professionals. The Gas Safe Register have launched the ‘Don’t Do It Yourself’ Campaign, to warn against the temptation to do gas-related projects that could be potentially very dangerous.
The Bald Builders: The Bald Festival for Chestnut Tree House
Posted: Friday, October 30th, 2020
Fix Radio’s very own Bald Builders, Brad Hanson and Sam Hughes, aim to throw the world's biggest Covid-era Festival the ‘Bald Festival’, raising funds for their local hospice, Chestnut Tree House in 2021.
Build & Grow: Manage the Stress of being a Self Employed Tradesperson
Posted: Wednesday, October 28th, 2020
Evolve and Grow Coaching help business owners to manage the stress that comes with being self employed. Their ‘Build & Grow’ programme has been designed to help Trade businesses deal with excess demand and transition to taking a step back from the tools.
Get Britain Building Campaign: BREXIT Opportunities
Posted: Tuesday, October 20th, 2020
The Building Alliance, Builders Merchant Federation and the Federation of Master Builders have come together to launch the ‘Get Britain Building’ campaign.
Respirable Crystalline Silica: The Unknown Disease in Construction
Posted: Monday, October 19th, 2020
The British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) are campaigning to raise awareness to prevent very avoidable deaths and illnesses caused by Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) in the construction industry.
The Problem with Plastic in the Building Industry: Neal Maxwell from Changing Streams
Posted: Friday, October 9th, 2020
The problem with plastic pollution in the Building Industry is increasing year by year. Neal Maxwell from Changing Streams is now campaigning for immediate change.
