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Urgent action required to get 1.5 million homes pledge on track: BMF

Latest monthly figures from the BMF’s Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) show that December saw a 2.5% dip in like-for-like value sales compared to the same month in 2024
New CITB report reveals issues widening the construction skills gap

The Industry Picture 2026 report states that the skills gap is structural, not temporary, and can only be overcome with widespread industry collaboration
Jewson-sponsored rowing team raises nearly £14,000 for charity

The funds raised will go to charities Dementia Adventure, T-21 Birch Tree Cafe and Mind UK
JTL holds Apprentice of the Year Assessment Day

The Apprentice of the Year winner will be announced on 16 April 2026 at the International Convention Centre, Birmingham
Construction workplace illnesses hit 28,000 annually

Analysis of the latest HSE data shows that the construction sector ranks among the top ten worst sectors for workplace illnesses

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AUDIO NEWS: Building materials supply secure for now says BMF, and a robot replaces electricians

Building materials supply chain is safe from war, Chinese robot repairs 10kv power line unaided and Barnsley roofer offers free service to elderly and vulnerable
AUDIO NEWS: High material costs is the biggest cause of stress for tradespeople and builders hand out condoms

Rising material costs and cash flow are the biggest causes of stress for tradespeople, builders hand out condoms to MPs and police recover £200,000 worth of stolen plant
AUDIO NEWS: Groundworker left £23,000 out of pocket by thieves and Bagnalls hires more female apprentices

Groundworker left heartbroken as van and tools stolen, a third of Bagnall's apprentice intake is female and housebuilder sponsors hockey player
AUDIO NEWS: 40,000 scaffolders needed and 51-year-old bricklaying apprentice gets started

The scaffolding industry needs another 40,000 recruits, construction activity falls and a 51-year-old bricklaying apprentice gets started
AUDIO NEWS: FMB calls budget statement a missed opportunity and thieves make off with tradesman's van

FMB urges government to move from rhetoric to action, tradesman left with nothing after thieves take van and former Emmerdale star becomes electrician

Robert Jenrick: How Reform UK Will Take Tool Theft “Seriously” and Get Britain Building Again

Reform UK MP Robert Jenrick has told Fix Radio that tool theft should be treated as a serious crime and that the UK needs to remove barriers stopping builders from getting on with the job.