Skill Builder Guides & reviews for building and construction
Porotherm clay blocks represent a significant advancement in construction materials, providing a blend of traditional clay benefits with modern engineering.
Read More »Porotherm Clay Blocks: A Modern Building Solution
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 safely and efficiently.
Read More »8 Handy Hints for Installing Horizontal Damp Proof Course
Getting your damp proof course (DPC) right first time is critical in preventing rising damp in your property.
Read More »DuraPost FenceBuilder App Launches for Installers
The DuraPost FenceBuilder App from Birkdale, the UK’s leading supplier of gate and fencing accessories is delighted to announce new functionality.
Read More »Big Wipes Go Anti-Viral
Big Wipes are the first industrial-grade cleaning wipes in the UK to gain EN14476, the stringent anti-viral standard for chemical disinfectants.
Read More »EMMA Safety Footwear Will Improve Your Carbon Footprint
EMMA is a socially responsible brand that delivers a 100% circular footwear offering that is set to change the way we buy and use safety footwear.
Read More »How To Lay Paving Perfectly With Tobermore
Roger helps Sperrin Paving complete an ambitious 3-day installation using a range of great products from Tobermore.
Read More »Rain & Snow Delay Brickies ~ How To Build An Extension #6
Rain and snow delays force James onto the blockwork in part 6 of our 2 storey extension series.
Read More »Build to rent completions to double by 2025
Build to rent completions are estimated to double by 2025, according to a forecast from build to rent (B2R) specialists, Ascend Properties.
Read More »Surrey Awarded £1.8m to Lead Study on the Effects Tall Buildings Have on the Urban Environment
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.
Read More »HIPPOBAG ~ Easy Skip Bag Rubbish Removal
Roger uses the HIPPOBAG grab bag or skip bag on many of his jobs. Why are they gaining popularity as the way to get rid of rubbish in the UK?
Read More »Innovative, Sustainable Flooring Solutions – Fit for a Better Normal
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 »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 »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 »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 »New Mobile Construction App By EasyBuild UK
Award-winning construction software company EasyBuild UK launch new Mobile App.
Read More »Nitromors – The Review They Didn’t Want You to Read
Nitromors Paint and Varnish Remover is one of the most famous brands in the industry since the 1930s and used to remove paint, varnish and other coatings.
Read More »Loft Dormer Construction ~ LoftCon #2
Roger follows James King on his next project, a major loft conversion from The Supreme Finishing Company.
Read More »Pro Kitchen Fitting Tips and Tricks – Capel #27
Robin continues working on his kitchen alone while in lockdown, but the good news for the Clevett family is that they are very close to moving in.
Read More »Plastering Trade Tools & Pro Tips – KB#12
James gets on to the plastering and chats with Roger about his tools and tips (and life).
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