Skill Builder Guides & reviews for building and construction
Multi Tool Showdown episode 7 features the HiKOKI CV 18DBL oscillating multitool.
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The Build to Rent Sector Set for Growth
Purpose-built Build to Rent housing is only a recent concept, with just over 51,000 dwellings completed across the UK as of Q3 2020.
Read More »Snickers Workwear’s NEWEST Work Gloves For Healthy Hands
There’s one thing that Professional Tradesmen and Women can’t do without if they want to get their jobs done properly – Healthy Hands!
Read More »Rainscreen Wall Cladding Fastest-growing Product in the Wall Cladding Sector
The UK rainscreen wall cladding market has seen reduced demand from key end-use sectors since 2017, recording only modest growth of 13%.
Read More »Trade Trick for Setting Falls ~ 2-Minute Tip
Setting falls can be tricky so this short tip will help calculate drainage pipe falls quickly and easily with this 1 in 40 drainage gradient tip from James.
Read More »WorldGBC & Global Leaders Call for Historic Built Environment Day at COP26
The World Green Building Council joins 9 organisations to sign a letter to COP26 President, Alok Sharma, requesting a Built Environment Day.
Read More »Sales of Sound Insulation Boom During Coronavirus Lockdown
240% increase in sound insulation foam sales with Coronavirus drastically changing the way we conduct our lives, with millions now remote-working.
Read More »Encourage Workers to Apply for ‘Settled Status’ Now to Ensure Business Continuity, Urges Chas
CHAS is calling on construction companies to encourage eligible EU workers to apply for ‘settled status’ to ensure they can continue to work legally in the UK.
Read More »U-Turn on Gas Boiler Ban in 2023 Welcome Say Gas Users
Government U-turn on gas boiler ban in new homes welcome but further clarity needed, says Gas Users Organisation.
Read More »Green Homes Grant Extended for Extra Year
Homeowners will have until March 2022 to have energy efficiency upgrades to their homes through the Green Homes Grant Voucher Scheme.
Read More »Milwaukee M12 Multi Tool ~ Multi Tools #6
The Skill Builder Multi Tool Showdown Episode 6 features the 12v Milwaukee M12 Multi Tool. How does it compare to the 18v models?
Read More »65% Increase in Demand for Rural Homes Due to Pandemic
London firm Urbanist Architecture sees 65% increase in demand for rural homes due to pandemic.
Read More »Dulux Trade Paint Dispute – Final Showdown!
The third part of our 'Dulux trade paint vs Dulux retail paint' saga where we visit the Dulux Academy for a 'clear the air' meeting.
Read More »Stay Safe with the New ProtecWork Garments from Snickers
Long working days and cheap uncomfortable clothing make the new ProtecWork lightweight protective wear from Snickers the ideal alternative.
Read More »Cut The Climate Change NONSENSE!
Roger rants about climate change and looks at what needs to be done moving forward.
Read More »Festool VECTURO OSC 18 ~ Multi Tools #5
The Skill Builder Multi Tool Showdown episode 5 features the Festool Vecturo OSC 18 oscillating multitool.
Read More »Additional Contract Win for ENGIE Fabricom
ENGIE Fabricom has secured an additional contract as part of a major framework agreement with owners and operators of strategic gas assets across Europe.
Read More »How to Cut a Half Lap Joint ~ 2-Minute Tip
Robin has a nice little trick of the trade for cutting a half lap joint with a circular saw for a sole plate.
Read More »Makita DTM51 18v LXT ~ Multi Tools #4
The Skill Builder Multi Tool Showdown episode 4 features the Makita DTM51 18v oscillating multi cutter tool.
Read More »GMB London Saves 70 Jobs at Heathrow
Aviation has been hit hard by the public health emergency and Government has been slow to act, with thousands of jobs lost says GMB London.
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