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CHAS Launches Verification Service for Construction Materials Suppliers

5th July 2022 Comments Off on CHAS Launches Verification Service for Construction Materials Suppliers

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New from CHAS, the trusted expert in supply chain compliance, is Verified Supplier, a compliance verification service which enables construction material suppliers to showcase their commitment to operating credibly, safely and ethically. As supply chains come under increasing scrutiny, construction material suppliers must confirm they are compliant with a growing list of legislation and guidelines covering health and safety, quality …

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5 Ways to Avoid Injury During DIY Work

15th June 2022 Comments Off on 5 Ways to Avoid Injury During DIY Work

5 Ways to Avoid Injury During DIY Work

DIY is a fulfilling and pleasant hobby for many people around the UK. However, it can also come with its attendant dangers, so avoid injury!

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Have You Seen a Bigger Roof Lantern?

27th May 2022 Comments Off on Have You Seen a Bigger Roof Lantern?

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The Korniche roof lantern’s simple design means it is capable of being fitted in minutes and glazed in seconds. It is the fastest and easiest kit to install on the market.

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Help! Joist Weakened By Deep Notch Cowboy

16th May 2022 Comments Off on Help! Joist Weakened By Deep Notch Cowboy

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Send us your pictures and videos: http://skill-builder.uk/send In Ask Skill Builder episode 37 Gavin has a floor joist with a huge chunk taken out of it.

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Roaming Roger #2 ~ More Mobile Moaning

11th May 2022 Comments Off on Roaming Roger #2 ~ More Mobile Moaning

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Roger continues his journey around the Reigate area taking a look at various buildings and landmarks. Topics covered in this episode include: • Brick types and repointing • Stone cladding • Modern house design • Rusty galvanised beading • Stained monocouche • Badly designed parapet walls • Bad rendering jobs Church of St Mary Magdalene, Reigate 🔗 https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/766

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Culture Change in Construction Crucial

8th May 2022 Comments Off on Culture Change in Construction Crucial

Dr David Hancock and Tom Hall

Leading construction industry intelligence provider, Barbour ABI, brought top industry experts together at an exclusive event after the first day of the UK Construction Week exhibition.

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How to Lift a Steel With No Sweat ~ Orangery #2

6th May 2022 Comments Off on How to Lift a Steel With No Sweat ~ Orangery #2

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Huge thanks to Keystone Lintels for supplying our special lintel. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3yagYRV The Ultimate Roofing Square by Dan Cox 🛒 https://www.essential-carpenter-tools.co.uk Forgefix Sheradised Twist Nail 🛒 https://amzn.to/388nK24 Keystone Special Steel Lintels Keystone supports both architects and designers, pushing the boundaries and possibilities in steel lintel design with a custom, bespoke design service. Ask for a Keystone Engineer to …

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A Renovation Challenge ~ Orangery Part 1

29th April 2022 Comments Off on A Renovation Challenge ~ Orangery Part 1

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🛒 Makita DUB182Z LXT Blower: https://amzn.to/3LvgThF 🛒 Tracer Deep Pencil Marker: https://amzn.to/3vMGtbi The Orangery renovation is the latest Skill Builder project series. Hit subscribe and make sure you don’t miss an episode. Special thanks to Dan Cox for helping us. 🛒 https://www.essential-carpenter-tools.co.uk

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Yet Another Cause of Damp

27th April 2022 Comments Off on Yet Another Cause of Damp

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Send us your pictures and videos: http://skill-builder.uk/send In Ask Skill Builder episode 36 Damion Cartwright has some advice about damp problems in an edition we should call ‘Tell Skill Builder’.

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The Saw, The Thumb and a Brain Too Dumb

24th April 2022 Comments Off on The Saw, The Thumb and a Brain Too Dumb

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🔗 Send us your pictures and videos: http://skill-builder.uk/send Roger explains exactly how his thumb injury happened and wanted to make it clear that the fault was not with the powertool but with his brain.

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