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Rally Against Tool Theft - What Happened?

Demonstrations on the 4th of June put an important issue front and centre.
The 2026 World Cup’s Biggest Venues

Where are some of the tournament’s major matches being held?
Clarkson’s Farm Returns & The Pub Is In Trouble

Clarkson’s Farm makes its triumphant comeback but more challenges await for The Farmer’s Dog.
Noel Gallagher’s Building Site Beginnings

To celebrate the Oasis member’s birthday, we look back at his early origins.
Darts Players Who Work In Construction

Premier League Darts returns, but how many competitors have previously been in the construction industry?

AUDIO NEWS: Test centre boss gets two years and 61% of tradespeople have been targeted by a cyberattack

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
AUDIO NEWS: Half of scaffolders report a 20% jump in fuel costs and electricians help pensioner

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
AUDIO NEWS: Construction insolvencies remain high and builder accused of indecent exposure for working without shirt

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
AUDIO NEWS: Wickes pledges to mark 260,000 tools for free and trade bodies support the Milburn Report

Wickes promises to forensically market 260,000 tools in 2026, trade bodies speak up on the Milburn report and bricklaying drones make their debut
AUDIO NEWS: Social media ban could stop youngsters from entering the trades and industry workforce shrinks

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

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Building With Bricks: The Accuracy of LEGO Architecture

LEGO’s rising popularity means that these brick-built models have to be more true-to-life than ever.
From Construction To Comedy: Comedians Who Worked On Site

Did you know that these comedians started their careers in the world of construction?

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The Stabila LAX 60G
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Discover your tool theft risk score with Markel's 'How safe are your tools?' assessment
Markel have created a 2-minute online test to find out how protected your tools are. Discover how at risk your tools are from theft with their quick and easy assessment.
Early Finish - Saturday Shift with Hive
We've teamed up with Hive Installer Club, a new dedicated app for trades that makes installing Hive technology quicker, easier and more rewarding.
We're giving you a chance on, The Saturday Shift, to win £200 cash so you can down tools and reward yourself for the weekend!
BAXI's £1000 BIG Beats!
Fancy £1000 in CASH?
BAXI are bring the beats as part of their Heat, Sleep, Install, Repeat rewards. You could be winning £1000 cash if you can identify the BIG beat songs.