Construction sector sees increased pine supplies as timber mix evolves
Posted: Monday, March 24th, 2025
Timber Development UK has issued a trade note on the subject, reassuring members that this does not indicate a shortage of timber available to the UK
Construction contract awards remain buoyant, residential struggles
Posted: Monday, March 24th, 2025
Following a strong start to the year, the value of new orders in construction eased slightly in February to £7.6 billion – 10% down on January, Barbour ABI’s monthly industry Snapshot reveals
AUDIO NEWS: Government promises £600 million for training and renewable installations climb in February
Posted: Monday, March 24th, 2025
Government promises £600 million to create 60,,000 trade jobs, small renewable projects increase at start of the year and Keepmoat creates bricklaying school at HMP Moorland
European construction continues to choke on harmful emissions, survey finds
Posted: Friday, March 21st, 2025
The findings indicate that the majority of workers are exposed to petrol emissions for most of their workweek, with many expressing concerns about the potential long-term health effects
AUDIO NEWS: Skills shortage remains biggest obstacle to growth and landscaper finds WWII bomb
Posted: Friday, March 21st, 2025
Shortage of skilled electricians is biggest obstacle to growth say ECA, plumbers family launch appeal after tool theft and landscaper digs up World War II bomb
ITS expands Harlow store into a creative ‘Shop-in-Shop’ experience
Posted: Thursday, March 20th, 2025
The new store offers a retail experience where customers can see, touch, and feel more than 6,000 products before making a purchase
Are the concerns about counterfeit battens real or clickbait?
Posted: Thursday, March 20th, 2025
Steve Wells from JJ Roofing Supplies joins Danny Madden on The Roofing Show to address the issue of counterfeit battens and give a supply chain perspective
AUDIO NEWS: Two thirds of tradespeople hit by cyber criminals and builder finds skeleton in garden
Posted: Thursday, March 20th, 2025
One in ten tradespeople say they've lost customer information in a cyber attack, trade body for those working in brick, block and stone launches and builder makes grim discovery in backyard
Plumber appeal after £5k of tools stolen from van
Posted: Wednesday, March 19th, 2025
Daniel Cain is raising money to help cover the costs after his uncle's van was broken into at the Cheltenham Festival
AUDIO NEWS: £200 million of vans stolen in the UK last year and youngsters get on site
Posted: Wednesday, March 19th, 2025
Over 11,200 vans, worth £200 million were stolen in the UK last year, report warns of mass insolvencies ahead and youngsters visit building sites
Over 30 vans stolen every day
Posted: Wednesday, March 19th, 2025
Among stolen vans, the Ford Transit was the most targeted model, with nearly 6,000 stolen last year
Economic certainty needed to bolster builders, says FMB
Posted: Tuesday, March 18th, 2025
Local builders comprise the vast majority of the building industry, and they require a stable economic climate to thrive
Schneider Electric to double veteran talent intake to tackle UK skills gap
Posted: Tuesday, March 18th, 2025
Veterans Talent Programme recognises value of veterans’ transferrable skills, and retrains ex-military personnel for management and operational roles
AUDIO NEWS: FMB calls for more economic certainty and builder wins £60,000 car with 4pm raffle ticket
Posted: Monday, March 17th, 2025
Federation of Master Builders looks for silver lining in latest construction output figures, Schneider Electric doubles intake of military veterans and builder wins £60k motor with 4p ticket
AUDIO NEWS: Road workers regularly abused and construction output continues to fall
Posted: Monday, March 17th, 2025
25% of road workers report regular abuse from the public, construction output falls again in January and a painter embraces an eco-friendly approach to the job
City College Norwich opens £4.4m Construction Skills Hub
Posted: Monday, March 17th, 2025
A Norwich college’s new £4.4m construction training facility hopes to help reduce the region’s skills shortage
Open Doors gears up for record year
Posted: Monday, March 17th, 2025
Offices and manufacturing facilities are opening their doors to demonstrate the off-site roles across the sector
ETA recruits military service leavers to bridge skills gap
Posted: Friday, March 14th, 2025
The Scottish training academy will initially offer its new low-carbon heating technician diploma course to military personnel transitioning to civilian life
AUDIO NEWS: Tradespeople reject the idea of shortened apprenticeships and police catch plant thieves
Posted: Friday, March 14th, 2025
Tradies reject government plans to reduce apprenticeships to eight months, police arrest equipment theft gang in dawn raids and former spark, Josh Padley lines up his next bout
Logic4Training introduces new guide to AI opportunities for installers
Posted: Friday, March 14th, 2025
‘How to Use AI for Your Plumbing and Heating Business’, is packed with practical tips, step-by-step guidance and ‘try it now’ suggestions
AUDIO NEWS: Government promises massive building boom and more women sign up for trade courses
Posted: Thursday, March 13th, 2025
Government's planning reform promises to unleash biggest building boom in a generation, roofer workloads fall and more women sign up for trade courses
CITB urges Scottish construction firms to pursue apprenticeship grants
Posted: Thursday, March 13th, 2025
The Scottish construction sector requires an additional 26,100 workers from 2024 to 2028
The search for the UK’s best electrical student is back
Posted: Thursday, March 13th, 2025
The registration window for SkillELECTRIC 2025 is now open, and interest should be registered by 28 March 2025
Government commits to increase the use of timber in construction
Posted: Wednesday, March 12th, 2025
Key updates to the roadmap acknowledge the importance of reuse and species diversification and reveal decisive actions
Rayner promises building boom to follow ‘seismic’ planning reform
Posted: Wednesday, March 12th, 2025
Draft legislation begins its passage through parliament today to open the way for what the government promises will be ‘the biggest building boom in a generation
New support platform to tackle mental health crisis in construction
Posted: Wednesday, March 12th, 2025
A new initiative designed to tackle the mental health crisis in the industry has been launched, offering discreet and accessible support to workers facing stress, anxiety, and financial struggles
AUDIO NEWS: Drop in construction output should set off alarms and shortage of electricians could detail Net Zero plans
Posted: Wednesday, March 12th, 2025
Latest construction output figures should start alarm bells ringing, a shortage of electricians could derail Scotland's Net Zero plans and criminals pose as electricians
AUDIO NEWS: Ex-Liverpool major charged with bribery and calls for gas safety checks to be upgraded
Posted: Tuesday, March 11th, 2025
Ex-Liverpool major charged with bribery after investigation, trade bodies call for upgrade to gas safety checks and infilling work finishes 70 years after it started
Female enrolments in trade courses on the rise
Posted: Tuesday, March 11th, 2025
The enrolment percentage split has seen an increase in female students for the 2023/24 student year compared to the previous year
AUDIO NEWS: Trade body attacks plan to lower school leaving age and planning approvals fall again 2024
Posted: Monday, March 10th, 2025
The Plumbing & Heating Federation claims proposal to lower the school leaving age so kids can start apprenticeships is unworkable, planning approvals fall, and scaffolder fixes pot holes for free
