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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.
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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 »New Mobile Construction App By EasyBuild UK
Award-winning construction software company EasyBuild UK launch new Mobile App.
Read More »New Visqueen Radon Protection Membrane Meets Latest Building Regulations
Visqueen, manufacturer of gas protection and waterproofing membranes, has launched a new version of its radon membrane to meet the BBA building standards, which come into effect on September 1st 2020.
Read More »How to Build Yourself a Professional Website
Can you learn how to build yourself a professional website? Websites are your shop front. A sleek looking website tells your customer ‘Hello, I care about looking good for you! And also I know how to use spell check!’ Therefore, it’s worth learning how to build yourself a professional website. Your website may be the first impression a customer gets …
Read More »EasyBuild UK supports County Contractors with their innovative software
County Contractors is a leading refurbishment specialist, specialising in large scale, high profile projects for over 40 years. The Somerset-based commercial refurbishment company had an ageing, existing finance system that was already painfully unstable and unreliable. In order for Country Contractors to continue running a profitable business and meet new visions the company knew they needed new efficient tools. Once …
Read More »A Builder’s View of Venice
Roger digs out some old photos and takes a look at a builder’s view of Venice and the challenges that face the trades in this historic City. Team SB were booked up to visit Venice in March to research rising damp before COVID-19 came along and changed the plans. #Venezia #VeniceItaly #VeniceCanals
Read More »Award winning construction software company EasyBuild launches new website
EasyBuild Construction Software Ltd is proud to announce the launch of its brand-new website. The new website showcases a host of comprehensive ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software features and financial modules aimed at the construction sector. EasyBuild is proud to announce the launch of its brand-new website. The new website showcases a host of comprehensive ERP construction features and financial modules …
Read More »Extension Break Time – King Build #5
Breaking out the back end gives them some fresh air, perhaps a little too fresh when the storm blew in.
Read More »How to Build a Timber Frame Garden Room #2
How to build a timber frame garden room episode 2 sees the walls go up and get secured into place by the Skill Builder team.
Read More »Laying the Blocks – King Build #4
James is completing the blockwork at the rear of the house and Ian is fitting the windows in Part 4 of the King Build.
Read More »The Walls Go Up – King Build #3
James and Ian are working apart in part 3 of the King Build series. James is in the garden working on the brick and block work while Ian continues making casement windows in the workshop.
Read More »Making Casement Windows – King Build #2
James King and his colleague Ian are making casement windows in their makeshift workshop. Tools used in this video: ✓ Triton TPT125 317mm Electric Thicknesser ✓ DeWALT DWS780 Compound Slide Mitre Saw ✓ Trend CRT/MK3 Craft Pro Router Table ✓ Hikoki M12VE 2000W 1/2″ Variable Speed Router ✓ Bessey Revo Parallel Jaw Clamp ✓ Festool DF 500 Domino Joiner ✓ …
Read More »New Skill Builder Project Series – King Build #1
We’re excited to bring you our new extension project series featuring James King from The Supreme Finishing Company who has taken on a huge extension building project and intends to carry out much of the work himself. https://thesupremefinishingcompany.co.uk In this first part, Roger takes a tour of the house with James to look at all of the work that’ll keep …
Read More »Has Building Control Lost Control?
One less noticeable privatisation was Building Control. It didn’t grab the headlines like gas or water and there was no bonanza for those lucky enough to buy shares in what was essentially a lottery.
Read More »Robin’s Building Progress Update – Capel #11
Robin is getting closer to completing his own project in Capel and he gives us a tour to show us why it’s taking so long to complete. Check out our Lindab MVHR installation video on The Capel Build. ================================================ Tell us what you like: http://skill-builder.uk/vote Get in touch, send us your pictures and videos: http://skill-builder.uk/send Twitter: https://twitter.com/skillbuilderuk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skillbuilderchannel Out …
Read More »5 Ways Builders Can Boost Their Online Presence
What distinguishes the construction sector from other UK industries? Its sheer number of workers who are self-employed. So why not bring the power of technology to your business? Here are five easy and inexpensive ways you can increase your visibility online, and drive more business, without breaking the bank.
Read More »Damp in the Extension & Solo Building – ASB #16
Bandy has an outbuilding attached to the side of his house that suffers from damp and mould during the winter.
Read More »Three Reasons Why Builders Should Apply for Business Awards
Caroline Pegden from TempaGoGo, an online temporary recruitment marketplace helping construction companies and builders find temporary staff easily, shares three reasons why builders should apply for business awards. Have you ever considered applying for a business award? If you haven’t, you should! There are more than 65 construction-focused business awards to pick from every year in the UK, and many …
Read More »NYEs Building Supplies Relaunch Event
Robin and Roger visit their local builder’s merchant to support the relaunch event. About NYEs Building Supplies Welcome to NYEs Building Supplies. We are extremely proud of our company and the service we provide to all our customers. NYEs Building Supplies started off as D.W.Nye Builders Merchant in 1985 but updated its name in 2019. We are a family-owned and …
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