With rogue tradespeople damaging the sector's image, Andrew Dark from Custom Planet shares some tips for projecting a professional image.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Makita has launched a new, lightweight folding mitre saw stand, making it easier than ever to quickly and accurately complete a range of cuttings tasks.

Hellberg Safety products are developed and independently tested in 'real-life' situations for optimal performance to deliver products that are comfortable and reliable in any risk environment.

Condensation is one of the most common issues faced by British homeowners. It’s estimated that at least 1 in 5 UK homes suffers from excess condensation, often in the loft space. There are many reasons for this which we’ll discuss further below, but one of the most common causes includes the measures we take to make our homes more energy …

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.

Rachel McHugh, Managing Director at creative marketing and PR agency, Clear B2B – Construction Marketing Awards’ ‘Agency of the Year’ – shares her thoughts on how those in the building and construction industry can get the most out of their marketing activity post-COVID-19. Keeping customers and winning new clientele The building and construction industry is an inherently competitive one – …

Makita UK has introduced its new XGT range of cordless high-performance 40V Max tools, with the addition of two models of rotary hammer, a new combi-drill and an impact driver – ideal for heavy-duty applications where cordless may not have previously coped. All four new products benefit from Makita’s advanced brushless motor technology. The HR003G and HR004G 40V Max Brushless …

Makita has launched four new 40V brushless angle grinder models as part of its exciting new XGT range – Makita’s new, powerful cordless 40V lithium-ion battery platform, affording users with high levels of power for demanding jobs with the flexibility and portability of cordless. For professional use in high demand industrial applications, the new brushless angle grinders are engineered to …

A forward-thinking industry survey has revealed a lack of comfort as the main obstacle putting workers off wearing their safety helmets more regularly, and, somewhat worryingly, almost half of those surveyed said that they never or rarely wear a hard hat. Run by MSA Safety in conjunction with Skill Builder (a resource for the building industry promoting knowledge, news, and …

To put a number on it, there are over 10-15 different types of concrete used nowadays. This is more than what a small construction crew will likely ever need, but each type is essential for large scale construction companies that operate on multiple levels. Before we get down to discussing details regarding the surprisingly high number of variations in concrete, …

This independently tested Protective Wear for heat, flame, electrical arc and chemical risk environments delivers market-leading risk-protection in a wide range of hazardous working environments.

The Makita DUR368AZ has a new twin 18 Volt Brushless Brush Cutter designed to suit the needs of commercial operators and landscapers looking for a high powered, quiet and easy-to-use brush cutter.