Skill Builder Guides & reviews for building and construction
Under pandemic-induced lockdown and a large portion of us working from home or furloughed, many of us have taken this time to improve or renovate our homes.
Read More »Innovative, Sustainable Flooring Solutions – Fit for a Better Normal
How to Project a Professional Image With Your Trade Business
With rogue tradespeople damaging the sector's image, Andrew Dark from Custom Planet shares some tips for projecting a professional image.
Read More »5 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Face Screen
Centurion, the trusted PPE manufacturer is encouraging anyone buying a face screen, cough guard or face guard, to ask five questions first.
Read More »Construction Industry Going Strong Amid Green Shoots of Recovery
The UK is reportedly on track for a record economic resurgence during the third quarter of the year, with the construction industry continuing to enjoy an impressive period of growth.
Read More »Ultimate Shower Room Installation ~ Step-by-step Guide
Roger shows us another mega installation, this time it's a shower wet room. A step-by-step guide with our partner Abacus Bathrooms.
Read More »Hultafors Tools’ NEW Range of SCREWDRIVERS
Hultafors Tools has launched a new range of Screwdrivers for professionals. With VDE Screwdrivers specially designed for electricians – including tested and certified SL/PZ and VOLTAGE TESTERS.
Read More »IronmongeryDirect Supports National Home Improvement Month With Positive Mental Health Message
Ironmongery Direct has joined forces with the BHETA as a partner of National Home Improvement Month 2020 and is challenging homeowners to ‘Make One Change’ this September.
Read More »CHAS & NFB Continue Partnership to Raise Standards in the UK Construction Industry
CHAS, the supply chain risk management experts and the National Federation of Builders (NFB) have renewed their commitment to promoting high operating standards within the UK construction industry.
Read More »It’s All Over! Final Look Around ~ KB#14
Roger catches up with James for a final look around the King Build project.
Read More »Get More Heat From Your Radiators ~ System Balance
How to balance your heating system, get all your radiators the same temperature and get more heat. Roger gets his whiteboard out and makes good on a promise he made 2 years ago. #PlumbingDIY #HeatingSystems #PlumbingHacks
Read More »Snickers NEW POLARTEC POWER STRETCH Jackets and Fleeces
Snickers Workwear NEW POLARTEC POWER STRETCH Jackets and Fleeces – the ‘Sustainable’ Choice.
Read More »How Can I Unclog My Drain With Standing Water
While plumbing issues present the worse nightmare for all those who are faced with it, there are many things that you can do on your own to fix your plumbing issues.
Read More »Loft Conversion – Damn, we missed it! LoftCon #3
After a week away in Harrogate filming another project, Roger visits James on the loft conversion project only to find it has progressed much further than he’d hoped! GRP roofing by Fibreglass Roof Systems Call Benjamin O’Neill on 07770 676869 Our thanks go to James King for letting Roger film this loft conversion series. The Supreme Finishing Company can be …
Read More »Mobile Heat With the New Cordless Hot Air Gun from Metabo
The HG 18 LTX 500 from Metabo provides an air temperature of up to 50 degrees Celsius and is ready for operation in less than five seconds.
Read More »6 Insurance Policies All Self-Employed Builders Should Have
Construction is the riskiest employment industry to work in. One in every four workplace deaths and one out of every ten major workplace injuries happen to people working in the construction industry.
Read More »5 Ways to Improve Your Warehouse Layout
There are several ways you can organize your warehouse to optimize the way workers perform their duties. Designing a layout that is both smart, logical and safe naturally improves warehouse operations.
Read More »The Power of Paradigm Shifts
Any innovation in today’s world requires an industry that is stuck in an old paradigm for too long and the development of a core technology challenging that paradigm.
Read More »Microcement Kitchen Worktop ~ King Build #13
The microcement polished concrete look for the kitchen is becoming more popular and the guys from Merner & Mason show us how they apply it to a kitchen worktop.
Read More »AI Can Help Real Estate Companies Offer Safe and Sustainable Office Buildings for Returning Employees
Companies and real estate owners around the world are facing an unexpected and unwanted challenge - How to re-open their offices and re-start their business.
Read More »Dickies Unveils Latest Safety Boot
Global workwear brand Dickies has expanded its range of safety footwear with the launch of the Medford Safety Boot – designed to offer superior comfort, durability and protection in the colder months.
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