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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Before you sell your home, it’s a good idea to do all you can to increase its value. Learn tips and tricks to raise your asking price, on any budget.

When looking for a house, we tend to get all sentimental and visualize how we will create a cosy new dwelling for ourselves. However, it’s more important to take a practical approach to buying a home.

COVID-19 has proven that, for the most part, people can work fairly effectively from home. Yet far from spelling the end of the office, it will instead permanently alter our perceptions of how we use it and what purpose it serves.

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 …

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 XGT 40V Max is the new stand-alone cordless battery platform from Makita... Here we are introducing Makita’s range of highest power cordless solutions yet: XGT 40V Max. The XGT range of machines - including combi drills, grinders, rotary hammers, impact drivers, circular saws and reciprocating saws - offers high output, durability and fast charge times, keeping you working for longer without disruption.

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, …

If your business is dealing with the unprecedented challenges of Coronavirus, there is a range of government support and advice to help you through.