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    How Did Roger End Up in A&E?

    How Did Roger End Up in A&E?

    22nd April 2022
    How To Avoid Replacing Your Knees ~ With Toughbuilt

    How To Avoid Replacing Your Knees ~ With Toughbuilt

    20th April 2022
    What’s That Noise Coming From Under The Floor?

    What’s That Noise Coming From Under The Floor?

    18th April 2022
    We Were Gobsmacked by This Young Carpenter

    We Were Gobsmacked by This Young Carpenter

    15th April 2022
  • News
    Culture Change in Construction Crucial

    Culture Change in Construction Crucial

    8th May 2022
    Call For Heating Engineers to Deliver New £450 Million Boiler Upgrade Scheme

    Call For Heating Engineers to Deliver New £450 Million Boiler Upgrade Scheme

    14th April 2022
    Bradfords Launches Training for Sustainability Champions

    Bradfords Launches Training for Sustainability Champions

    7th February 2022
    Bradfords Takes To The Stage on Sustainability

    Bradfords Takes To The Stage on Sustainability

    9th November 2021
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    Multi Tool Showdown! Review of 9 Best Oscillating Tools

    Multi Tool Showdown! Review of 9 Best Oscillating Tools

    1st January 2021
    Impact Driver Showdown! 8 Top Impact Drivers Reviewed

    Impact Driver Showdown! 8 Top Impact Drivers Reviewed

    17th February 2020
    Building an extension Part 6 – Installing joists and steels

    Building an extension Part 6 – Installing joists and steels

    4th March 2018
    Why did we make an impact driver test?

    Why did we make an impact driver test?

    12th February 2018
    Multi Tool Showdown! Review of 9 Best Oscillating Tools

    Multi Tool Showdown! Review of 9 Best Oscillating Tools

    1st January 2021
    New DeWalt Cordless Router – Compact 18v XR Brushless DCW604

    New DeWalt Cordless Router – Compact 18v XR Brushless DCW604

    26th June 2020
    Impact Driver Showdown! 8 Top Impact Drivers Reviewed

    Impact Driver Showdown! 8 Top Impact Drivers Reviewed

    17th February 2020
    Cordless Dust Extraction with DeWalt DCV586M

    Cordless Dust Extraction with DeWalt DCV586M

    2nd August 2019
    Multi Tool Showdown! Review of 9 Best Oscillating Tools

    Multi Tool Showdown! Review of 9 Best Oscillating Tools

    1st January 2021
    FEIN Multimaster 700 ~ Multi Tools #8

    FEIN Multimaster 700 ~ Multi Tools #8

    8th December 2020
    Building an extension Part 6 – Installing joists and steels

    Building an extension Part 6 – Installing joists and steels

    4th March 2018
    Fein releases latest review: FEIN Cordless MultiMaster

    Fein releases latest review: FEIN Cordless MultiMaster

    26th January 2017
    Multi Tool Showdown! Review of 9 Best Oscillating Tools

    Multi Tool Showdown! Review of 9 Best Oscillating Tools

    1st January 2021
    Festool ISC 240 – Cutting Insulation Like a Dream

    Festool ISC 240 – Cutting Insulation Like a Dream

    27th September 2020
    Why Am I Making My Door Linings? – Capel #17

    Why Am I Making My Door Linings? – Capel #17

    25th January 2020
    Festool Launches Cycle Challenge to Promote Lung Health to UK Trades

    Festool Launches Cycle Challenge to Promote Lung Health to UK Trades

    13th June 2017
    Multi Tool Showdown! Review of 9 Best Oscillating Tools

    Multi Tool Showdown! Review of 9 Best Oscillating Tools

    1st January 2021
    HiKOKI CV18DBL ~ Multi Tools #7

    HiKOKI CV18DBL ~ Multi Tools #7

    3rd December 2020
    Impact Driver Showdown! 8 Top Impact Drivers Reviewed

    Impact Driver Showdown! 8 Top Impact Drivers Reviewed

    17th February 2020
    Why Am I Making My Door Linings? – Capel #17

    Why Am I Making My Door Linings? – Capel #17

    25th January 2020
    Impact Driver Showdown! 8 Top Impact Drivers Reviewed

    Impact Driver Showdown! 8 Top Impact Drivers Reviewed

    17th February 2020
    Hilti SID 4-A22 Impact Driver Review

    Hilti SID 4-A22 Impact Driver Review

    23rd December 2018
    Why did we make an impact driver test?

    Why did we make an impact driver test?

    12th February 2018
    Hilti DD-WMS 100 Water Management System

    Hilti DD-WMS 100 Water Management System

    15th November 2017
    Hultafors Group PPE – Pioneering Sustainable Workwear and Footwear

    Hultafors Group PPE – Pioneering Sustainable Workwear and Footwear

    12th March 2022
    Supporting COP26 – Sustainable Practices in Workwear and Safety Footwear

    Supporting COP26 – Sustainable Practices in Workwear and Safety Footwear

    27th November 2021
    Hultafors Tools’ NEW Chisels – A Striking Balance Between Precision, Sharpness and Durability

    Hultafors Tools’ NEW Chisels – A Striking Balance Between Precision, Sharpness and Durability

    14th September 2021
    Hultafors Group Acquires Fristads, Kansas & Leijona Workwear

    Hultafors Group Acquires Fristads, Kansas & Leijona Workwear

    28th April 2021
    Claim a Free Makita XGT 40vMax Radio

    Claim a Free Makita XGT 40vMax Radio

    11th May 2021
    Makita Launches New ’80v’ Max SDS-Max Demolition Hammers

    Makita Launches New ’80v’ Max SDS-Max Demolition Hammers

    8th April 2021
    Makita Expands Its XGT 40v Range of High Performance Cordless Tools

    Makita Expands Its XGT 40v Range of High Performance Cordless Tools

    23rd February 2021
    Multi Tool Showdown! Review of 9 Best Oscillating Tools

    Multi Tool Showdown! Review of 9 Best Oscillating Tools

    1st January 2021
    Multi Tool Showdown! Review of 9 Best Oscillating Tools

    Multi Tool Showdown! Review of 9 Best Oscillating Tools

    1st January 2021
    Metabo MT 18 LTX BL QSL ~ Multi Tools #2

    Metabo MT 18 LTX BL QSL ~ Multi Tools #2

    13th November 2020
    Mobile Heat With the New Cordless Hot Air Gun from Metabo

    Mobile Heat With the New Cordless Hot Air Gun from Metabo

    17th August 2020
    Fischer is Now a Partner of the CAS Battery System

    Fischer is Now a Partner of the CAS Battery System

    18th November 2019
    Multi Tool Showdown! Review of 9 Best Oscillating Tools

    Multi Tool Showdown! Review of 9 Best Oscillating Tools

    1st January 2021
    Milwaukee M12 Multi Tool ~ Multi Tools #6

    Milwaukee M12 Multi Tool ~ Multi Tools #6

    29th November 2020
    Impact Driver Showdown! 8 Top Impact Drivers Reviewed

    Impact Driver Showdown! 8 Top Impact Drivers Reviewed

    17th February 2020
    Ground Screws & Timber Floor – Garden Room #1

    Ground Screws & Timber Floor – Garden Room #1

    7th February 2020
    Multi Tool Showdown! Review of 9 Best Oscillating Tools

    Multi Tool Showdown! Review of 9 Best Oscillating Tools

    1st January 2021
    Panasonic EY46A5 14.4v/18v ~ Multi Tools #9

    Panasonic EY46A5 14.4v/18v ~ Multi Tools #9

    12th December 2020
    Panasonic EY7412 miniQu Electric Screwdriver

    Panasonic EY7412 miniQu Electric Screwdriver

    1st October 2020
    Impact Driver Showdown! 8 Top Impact Drivers Reviewed

    Impact Driver Showdown! 8 Top Impact Drivers Reviewed

    17th February 2020
    Snickers Workwear – SUSTAINABLE Hi-Vis Protective Wear

    Snickers Workwear – SUSTAINABLE Hi-Vis Protective Wear

    16th May 2022
    Snickers LiteWork Work Shorts – Cool Comfort This Summer

    Snickers LiteWork Work Shorts – Cool Comfort This Summer

    30th April 2022
    Snickers Workwear’s Certified Kneeguard™ PRO Knee Protection

    Snickers Workwear’s Certified Kneeguard™ PRO Knee Protection

    23rd April 2022
    Snickers Workwear LITEWork Trousers – For Cool Comfort This Summer

    Snickers Workwear LITEWork Trousers – For Cool Comfort This Summer

    19th March 2022
    Hultafors Group PPE – Pioneering Sustainable Workwear and Footwear

    Hultafors Group PPE – Pioneering Sustainable Workwear and Footwear

    12th March 2022
    Solid Gear Prime GTX — Hi-Tech Safety Boots For The Winter

    Solid Gear Prime GTX — Hi-Tech Safety Boots For The Winter

    10th January 2022
    Designed For Performance – The Revolution 2 GTX Safety Trainer

    Designed For Performance – The Revolution 2 GTX Safety Trainer

    30th December 2021
    NEW from Solid Gear – The Revolutionary Safety Trainer

    NEW from Solid Gear – The Revolutionary Safety Trainer

    29th April 2021
    Stud Work Like a Pro with Robin – Capel #10

    Stud Work Like a Pro with Robin – Capel #10

    9th July 2019
    Triton TGEOS Geared Random Orbital Sander Review

    Triton TGEOS Geared Random Orbital Sander Review

    30th September 2019
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7 Innovative Space-Saving Ideas Anyone Can Try
16th May 2022

7 Innovative Space-Saving Ideas Anyone Can Try

Every home can benefit from some extra space, regardless of its size. With some clever space-saving …

Culture Change in Construction Crucial
8th May 2022

Culture Change in Construction Crucial

Leading construction industry intelligence provider, Barbour ABI, brought top industry experts toget…

Snickers Workwear’s Certified Kneeguard™ PRO Knee Protection
23rd April 2022

Snickers Workwear’s Certified Kneeguard™ PRO Knee Protection

The long-term effects of working on your knees can cause a lifetime of discomfort and restricted mov…

Boiler Replacement : Could You Save Money with Government Schemes?
14th April 2022

Boiler Replacement : Could You Save Money with Government Schemes?

Replacing a boiler in your home is typically going to be one of the most expensive costs that homeow…

Call For Heating Engineers to Deliver New £450 Million Boiler Upgrade Scheme
14th April 2022

Call For Heating Engineers to Deliver New £450 Million Boiler Upgrade Scheme

Hundreds of installers are today being asked to help deliver a £450million government scheme to heat…

PongoPay — The App For Builder & Customer Harmony
22nd March 2022

PongoPay — The App For Builder & Customer Harmony

Pongo is the app that allows builders and clients to agree to job terms and make payments for work s…

Is Your Home Cluttered? How To Reduce Junk And Ensure You Always Have Everything You Need
5th March 2022

Is Your Home Cluttered? How To Reduce Junk And Ensure You Always Have Everything You Need

Clutter, unfortunately, is a very real prospect for many people. It’s surprisingly easy for a home t…

Building a Garden Office? Sustainability Concerns to Think About When Planning
2nd March 2022

Building a Garden Office? Sustainability Concerns to Think About When Planning

Choosing a good location is a key stage in the planning process, when it comes to building a garden …

Home Security Made Smarter With Boundary
28th February 2022

Home Security Made Smarter With Boundary

Boundary is a next-generation smart alarm. Design your own system. No surveys. No contracts. …

Bradfords Launches Training for Sustainability Champions
7th February 2022

Bradfords Launches Training for Sustainability Champions

Bradfords Building Supplies has teamed up with a range of organisations, who are leading the way in …

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    #22 ~ Are Bricklaying Robots the Future of Construction?

    Roger looks at robotic bricklaying technology and asks the question, is the future of construction robotic?

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  • #20 ~ Plastic Surgeon Hard Surface Repair Experts

  • #19 ~ The National Construction Products Regulator

  • #18 ~ Damp Cure & Condensation Specialist Mostyn Neylon-Witham

  • #17 ~ Hydrogen Boilers, Heat Pumps & The Future of Heating

  • #16 ~ Cowboy Builders

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