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​​​​​​​With 70 branches participating, it was Jewson’s largest Big Brew event yet

​​​​​​​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

​​​​​​​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

​​​​​​​The scheme will recruit trainers and assessors qualified to support the delivery of trade apprenticeships and building safety auditors

​​​​​​​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

​​​​​​​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

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 group is particularly interested in advances in building materials, construction methods, tools, and sustainable solutions that can help improve customer performance and productivity

​​​​​​​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

​​​​​​​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

​​​​​​​Van drivers are being warned that everyday habits behind the wheel could now lead to fines, penalty points, or even a court appearance under more rigid sentencing rules

​​​​​​​Stephen Blair, aka The Mental Gas Man, shares tips and advice on how to charge more and bring home greater profit, how not to fear having quotes rejected and why you need to understand the actual value of what you offer customers

​​​​​​​A study reveals major barriers prevent the UK’s 900,000 plumbers, roofers, and carpenters from growing their businesses

Over three days, more than 1,500 schoolchildren aged between 10 and 18 will get a hands-on introduction to vital trades

​​​​​​​The consultation focuses on measures that the UK construction industry can take to reduce the likelihood of poor mental health in the sector in the future