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Eco-Friendly ConstructionPosted: Wednesday, August 28th, 2019 |
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The best eco friendly building explained here...but don't worry we're not going all hippy! |
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Drones In ConstructionPosted: Monday, July 22nd, 2019 |
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Could drones be the future of the UK construction industry? |
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Mind Boggling BuildingsPosted: Monday, July 22nd, 2019 |
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Some of the craziest World Record breaking buildings |
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Funniest Building FailsPosted: Monday, July 22nd, 2019 |
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Fancy a laugh on site? We've got just the ticket |
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700 New Homes For North LondonPosted: Monday, July 22nd, 2019 |
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Finally, some good news at last |
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How A Builder Made £600, 000 OvernightPosted: Monday, July 22nd, 2019 |
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Find out how one builder made well over half a million pounds in the blink of an eye |
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Roofers Party Trick Goes Horribly WrongPosted: Monday, June 17th, 2019 |
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A Glaswegian roofer got more than he bargained for when he did his usual party trick |
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3 GROOMING TIPS TO MAKE YOU A DAPPER CHAPPERPosted: Monday, March 19th, 2018 |
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At the end of most work days you probably find more than paint and plaster stuck under your fingernails! From sawdust to sandpaper, your skin compared to most blokes takes quite the battering. |
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FIVE GADGETS YOU NEED IN YOUR TOOLBOXPosted: Monday, March 5th, 2018 |
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It goes everywhere with you, you can’t do your job without it, and every builder has one. We’ve selected 5 gadgets you should add to your toolkit today! |
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THE BEST APPS FOR BUILDERS!Posted: Monday, February 12th, 2018 |
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We all know life as builder is busy enough, before the paperwork and processes required to do the job come into play. But, technology can easily save you time and effort! |
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CUSTOMER NOT PAYING? OUR GUIDE TO DISPUTE RESOLUTIONPosted: Monday, January 29th, 2018 |
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We’ve all been there, job finished up and looking good so you pop in your invoice for what you hope will be a quick payment. However, days go by and there is no sign of the money in your account. |
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RUNDOWN OF THE BEST TRADE SHOWS IN THE UK FOR 2018Posted: Monday, January 22nd, 2018 |
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Here’s a look at a few of our favourites. |
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UK’s BUILDERS REVEALED AS MULTI-TALENTED COUNSELORS AND CHILD MINDERS!Posted: Monday, January 8th, 2018 |
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Citizens Advice may be out of a job soon as results from a recent survey reveal that the nation’s builders are shovelling out advice on everything from parenting to finance! |
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10 WINTER HACKS FOR TRADESPEOPLEPosted: Tuesday, January 2nd, 2018 |
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For most people, winter is a time to complain about the cold while getting cosy in a heated building. Not for tradespeople. |
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THE WEALTHIEST BUILDERS IN THE UK AND HOW THEY MADE ITPosted: Monday, December 11th, 2017 |
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Wealth and success is often hard to come by, especially when you have to start at the bottom and work your way up from apprentice level. |
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THE BEST DIY FAILSPosted: Monday, November 27th, 2017 |
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We all know someone who thinks they're a dab hand at DIY, but sometimes it really is best to just call in a professional. |
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TOOL THEFT - ON THE RISEPosted: Monday, November 20th, 2017 |
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Statistics from insurers Simply Business show a leap of around 30 per cent in the number of claims for tool theft made year-on-year since 2014. |
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HOW MANY WOMEN DO YOU KNOW THAT WORK IN CONSTRUCTION?Posted: Monday, November 13th, 2017 |
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Construction has traditionally been a male dominated industry because it is often physically demanding, which historically men have been more drawn to this kind of work. |
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BIGGEST CONSTRUCTION FAILSPosted: Monday, November 6th, 2017 |
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Fix Radio takes a look at some of the worst fails around the world, check them out right here! |
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THE IMPORTANCE OF GETTING RATEDPosted: Monday, October 30th, 2017 |
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Ok, so you’re self employed. You’ve decided to set up on your own and give it a go. Now you need to get rated.....why? Let us explain |
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WHAT YOUR CO-WORKERS REALLY TAKE HOME AT THE END OF THE WEEKPosted: Monday, October 23rd, 2017 |
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Ever wondered what the other trades who work on site with you earn? |
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3D PRINTING IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY?Posted: Monday, October 16th, 2017 |
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3D printing has taken the world by storm. With the ability to print anything you want, at your fingertips, it’s no wonder the designs are getting bolder and braver. The latest development is bringing 3D printing into the construction industry and it begs some important questions. |
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Fix Radio Founder & CEO Louis Timpany Named in ReelWorld Radio Academy 30 Under 30Posted: Monday, September 18th, 2017 |
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Massive congratulations to our CEO & Founder Louis. |
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WONDERFULLY WEIRD TOOLS YOU DON'T SEE EVERY DAYPosted: Thursday, August 31st, 2017 |
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At Fix Radio there isn’t much we haven’t seen. But, recently we found ourselves in conversation with one of our listeners about Gus the chainsaw – don’t ask us how we got onto the topic of a gigantic chainsaw we’re not sure either. Anywho it got us thinking about the weirdest tools in existence – and we decided it was about time the bastard file and the gigantic pipe wrench got the recognition they deserved. So continue reading for our top five weird tools you don’t see every day. |
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WHAT THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY CAN LEARN FROM THE GRENFELL TOWER FIREPosted: Thursday, August 24th, 2017 |
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Now, ordinarily at Fix Radio we take a humorous approach to our content – mainly because we are not really the type to take ourselves too seriously. We leave that to men who do things like wear maroon trousers and who spit out their wine in the name of good manners. However, there are moments where even we feel compelled to take a step back and reassess, and one of those was the Grenfell Tower fire. |
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Surrey’s Best Builder Competition - Nominate Now!Posted: Tuesday, August 22nd, 2017 |
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Are you based in Surrey? Have you come across a builder who went above and beyond to give you a brilliant service? Or, are you a builder who has done something exceptional this year? If so, Fix Radio wants to hear from you! |
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FIVE UNBELIEVABLE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTSPosted: Thursday, August 10th, 2017 |
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A list of five of the most awesome construction projects that somehow were built even before the invention of modern machinery. |
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CONSTRUCTION WORKERS LOVE THEIR JOBS!Posted: Monday, August 7th, 2017 |
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Survey reveals 76% of construction workers “love” or “really like” their jobs |
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THE 5 MOST EXPENSIVE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS EVERPosted: Thursday, July 13th, 2017 |
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From the Channel Tunnel to the International Space Station, here is the 5 most expensive construction projects in our history. |
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HOW TO STAY COOL ON A CONSTRUCTION SITEPosted: Monday, July 10th, 2017 |
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With the hottest summer days fast approaching read our top 5 tips on staying cool in the hot weather |
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