Roger Bisby looks at some products from the Senco compressed air tool range including the Senco SLP 20XP 18 gauge brad nailer. Every time I review an air tool I start by making the case for using compressed air. In the U.K it is an under valued resource but elsewhere it is a major player. I have been on American …

Pre-plumbed cylinders are usually the choice for new build where they have plenty of people to move the units into the airing cupboards before fitting the doors but I like the look of them and I  had already decided that on my next cylinder installation I was going to try a pre-plumbed unit. It isn’t that I find it difficult …

Businesses nationwide are gearing up to National Apprenticeship Week, which runs from 14 to 18 March 2016. Recognising the need to attract young people into the industry, trade vetting service Checkatrade encourages young aspiring tradespeople to consider an apprenticeship with their members. With over 95% of Checkatrade’s members anticipating a greater workload in 2016 and 61% of members expecting to …

The platform will be introduced in selected areas north of London, before having a wider rollout later in the year.

National risk management expert Lucion Services is offering a free online training course aimed at helping busy construction industry workers refresh their knowledge of the hazards and risks posed by asbestos-containing materials (ACMs). The online course takes just 45-60 minutes to complete and provides a quick and efficient refresher for those who need to be compliant with regulation 10 of …

Roger Bisby reports on a job where Ecotherm’s Ecoliner saved the day. We hear a lot about reducing our carbon footprint and saving money on fuel bills but the most noticeable and immediate benefit of insulation is the increased comfort levels. Yes it makes you feel instantly warmer, who knew? The community hall in our case study had the reputation …

Regulars will know I'm underwhelmed by the government’s Green Deal, and the way the Renewable heat incentive favours companies willing to cut the red tape required to become an approved contractor.

Condensing boilers have undoubtedly become more reliable over the last few years, but the last couple of winters saw thousands of householders caught out by frozen condensate. Manufacturers offer clear guidelines for avoiding freezing, but not every job offers the opportunity to do things by the book and terminate the condensation inside the building. If the pipe runs to an outside drain, then there is always a chance that it will freeze. In response to this, we now have a number of products on offer which will stop condensate pipes from freezing.

The number of carbon monoxide poisoning incidents has increased over last year. The reason isn't entirely clear, however Nearly all carbon monoxide poisoning results from open-flued appliances, such as gas fires.