Skill Builder Guides & reviews for building and construction

It’s easy to see that going solar presents many benefits. With all of that said, how is the solar market doing in 2021? Here’s a closer look.

Snickers jackets include features that focus on fit and freedom of movement as well as using innovative fabrics that deliver long-lasting protection.

Call for Government to support the home improvement industry and play a part in the economic recovery now that the route out of lockdown is clear. 

Despite Covid causing a -38% decrease, the property market in the UK saw a total of £171.7bn worth of residential property sold in 2020.

Makita has expanded its cordless 40Vmax XGT range with the HR005GZ01 Rotary Hammer, LS002GZ01 Mitre Saw & GA038GZ07 Angle Grinder.

The latest research from the international rental marketplace, Spotahome, has revealed which cities provide the best offering for loved up tenants looking to rent together. Spotahome analysed available rental stock across 14 European cities and looked at which was home to the most abundant level of rental homes classified as ‘perfect for couples’ as a percentage of all rental stock listed …

Fitting a temporary fire alarm during construction activity can save lives, prevents costly delays, and protects your investment, facts supported by a growing number of industry bodies. The call comes after a fire in January at one of the world’s largest vaccine producers killed five workers in Pune, western India. The blaze started at a new factory building, adjoined to …

Elastomers are the soft, elastic materials, like gels and rubbers, that are found in automobile and aeroplane parts, in sports equipment, and are used to protect precision machinery and buildings against vibrations.

Barbour ABI will supply the Government Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy with the Renewable Energy Planning Database (REPD).

Build to rent completions are estimated to double by 2025, according to a forecast from build to rent (B2R) specialists, Ascend Properties.

Roger is joined by damp cure expert Mostyn Neylon-Witham from Dovedale Dampcure Services Ltd who are damp specialists in the treatment of condensative dampness, damp walls and penetrating damp.

2020 was a year like no other, but for many van drivers working on the front line, their vans proved an indispensable means of keeping the wheels of industry turning.

The University of Surrey has been awarded £1.8m from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council to investigate how tall buildings impact the UK.

Palio Trade by Karndean is reinforcing its luxury flooring ranges with Palio Rigid in a bid to offer a new collection designed for trades.

To withstand the high energy cardio activities, vibration control specialist Mason UK helped transform a Grade II listed warehouse into a gym.

Changing from gas to heat pumps as the preferred home heating for new builds is premature and prohibitively expensive says gas users organisation.

We're joined by Martyn Bridges from Worcester Bosch to discuss hydrogen boilers and the future of heating our homes with reduced emissions.