Construction News

Test centre boss allows 500 people to cheat on CITB's HE&E test, 61% of tradespeople targeted by cyber criminals and a roofer raises £250,000 for charity

Half of scaffolding contractors see a 20% increase in fuel costs, plumbers and electricians remain the most in-demand trades, and electricians team up to help a pensioner

Construction firms account for 16% of insolvencies, a builder accused of indecent exposure for working with no t-shirt and an electrician fits defibrillators for free

Wickes promises to forensically market 260,000 tools in 2026, trade bodies speak up on the Milburn report and bricklaying drones make their debut

CIOB warns social media ban could stop youngsters from entering the trade, the construction workforce shrinks by 4%, and the government ups AMAP to 55p a mile

The government has been urged to act on housing quality, painting London's roofs white could reduce city temperatures, and a plumber and designer launch free leads app

Contractors warned to check materials prices, Northern Irish homeowners lose money to cowboy builders, and tradespeople urged not to neglect their safety on DIY jobs

One in five tradespeople don't expect to fully stop working, a ban on retention payments could take three years, and a scaffolding firm raises funds for MDA Association

The government promises to create tens of thousands of work placements, an electrician complains about van parking, and Band of Builders finishes its latest project

Just 4% of self employed tradespeople are saving for their pension, Reform put up a plumber to stand against Andy Burnham, and a tradesman has £20k and a steam engine stolen

Fit-out costs in the capital reach over £4,300 per square metre, a plumber helps pensioner who was ripped off for £7,000 and Tradies FC sets up a charity football match

Households tighten purse strings as cost of living crisis bites, Charlie Collison smashes world record and a scaffolder runs between John O'Groats and Land's End

​​​​​​​Demand for skilled electricians is high and apprenticeships remain one of the most effective ways to develop talent