Danny Maddan chats with Hugo Helms on the unique course he runs which trains apprentices in site etiquette
The training is hosted on the SME Community Hub, an online platform from the Supply Chain Sustainability School (SCSS)
Callan White, from Livingston, took home this year’s top title after impressing judges with his technical ability and professionalism
Construction output falls in August, police in North Wales recover stolen tools and Harry Potter TV crew repair potholes
The heating and hot water brand will support the national charity in providing practical, financial and well-being services to those in need in the UK construction industry
The Bill, announced as part of the King’s Speech in July 2024, is designed to fast-track major infrastructure projects deemed to be of national significance
75% of builders concerned about impact of extreme weather on site safety, government makes last minutes changes to planning bill and an electrician is refused entry because of his workwear
FMB warns that poor oversight in the ECO scheme shows an urgent need for builder licensing to protect consumers and restore trust in retrofit work
As many as 75% of those working in construction are worried about the implications of climate change on site safety over the next five years
Energy Company Obligation fiasco leaves 98% of houses needing remediation work, construction firms waste 5,500 productivity hours a year and plumbers in USA use ChatGPT to fix problems
With 70 branches participating, it was Jewson’s largest Big Brew event yet
Nearly half of construction workers say they've experienced discrimination or witnessed it at work, Select attacks short courses and former electrician Josh Padley returns to the ring
Survey shows that nearly 30% of homeowners admitted to trying DIY fixes, which only made the problem worse
Small to medium-sized enterprises (SME) with 50 workers are losing 30 minutes per person daily, effectively surrendering 5,500 hours annually
Brickies and carpenters to get temporary work visas, builders find human remains in a plastic bag and electrician claims divine intervention after winning £750,000
The association has repeated its alert about the rising trend of “six-week wonders” – and expressed dismay that some courses now appear to offer even shorter training periods
FMB urges builders to prioritise mental health this World Mental Health Day, promoting wellbeing, open conversations, and construction support
Tradespeople pick up over 2 million parking tickets and get fined £119 million in last year, planning applications jump by 68%, and firms urged to sign up for Open Doors 2026
The scheme will recruit trainers and assessors qualified to support the delivery of trade apprenticeships and building safety auditors
More than a million tradespeople potentially needed to meet the government's building ambitions, building costs rise by 15% by 2030, and builders take care not to disturb the penguins
Chartered architect Julian Owen shares his ideas on design and why he feels there's a lack of ideas in the industry
Open Doors 2026 —run by Build UK in partnership with CITB and CSCS—will take place between Monday, March 23, and Saturday, March 28
25% of tradespeople are planning to retire in five years, van drives could face fines and bans under new sentencing rules and millionaire forklift driver gets admitted into hospital
A survey by Baxi has found that a lack of consumer demand remains the number one barrier to heat pump uptake
Less than half of young people surveyed expressed interest in pursuing a career in the trades
59% of heating engineers are developing their heat pump skills, Ford Turneo Custom comes bottom on Van Repair Index, expensive van to repair, and hydrogen-powered excavator arrives on site
Installers can enter several categories, including one for each region of the UK, Best HVAC Installer, Best Renewables Installer, and Rising Star
Fuel prices have increased in eight of the past 12 months, but are still well below the highs seen in late February
The Construction Leadership Council starts consultation on industry's mental health crisis, fuel prices rise in September and landscapers lose £11,000k worth of tools
The group is particularly interested in advances in building materials, construction methods, tools, and sustainable solutions that can help improve customer performance and productivity
Over a quarter of consumers take a 'wait until it breaks' approach to boiler maintenance, half of small business owners want out and Warriors of Warmth plan bank renovation
The collaboration aims to take meaningful joint action to strengthen electrotechnical skills development and careers provision within the region
The discussion highlighted how the sector can provide the skills, homes, and infrastructure necessary to support growth and achieve net zero
Lawton Tubes donates more than £1,000 worth of copper tubes to the homeless shelter project
Nearly 60% of plumbers have completed heat pump training, over 5,200 incidents reported in Hertfordshire and AK Scaffolding head to Las Vegas for competition
Over 37% of new entrants to the construction sector are female; however, retention and progression are limited, with only 16% of senior roles held by women, a report finds
Demand for skilled electricians is high and apprenticeships remain one of the most effective ways to develop talent
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