Roger takes a look at the increased prices of fuel in 2022 - What can we do about the cost of living crisis that will hit us this coming Autumn? In 2022, heating bills and fuel prices saw significant increases due to several global and economic factors. Here’s a breakdown of what happened:

The Building Crafts College has a long tradition of delivering high-quality education training in building crafts and building conservation. The emphasis of the work is to give all students the opportunity to reach their full potential and the expectations of the students are high.

If You Need To Lift A Steel...A lintel is a critical process in construction, especially in projects involving the creation of larger openings in load-bearing walls, such as for doors, windows, or open-plan spaces. This task requires careful planning, precision, and adherence to safety protocols to ensure the structural integrity of the building and the safety of workers on-site. Huge thanks to Keystone Lintels for supplying our special lintel.

Cracked brick walls can be a sign of: Structural issues or Natural wear and tear. It's essential to understand the cause of the cracks and how to address them properly. In ASB#32, Tom King asks about a house he's thinking of buying, but some cracks in the brickwork have got him concerned about the level of damage...

Bradfords Building Supplies has teamed up with a range of organisations, who are leading the way in environmental responsibility in the built environment, to train its new team of Sustainability Champions. Marshalls, Xtratherm, Polypipe, Millboard and Timloc led presentations and discussions on a range of topics at an intensive training session. Challenging the Champions to think differently about products that …

Why are there so many different types of plasterboard? Roger explains.

  Tool theft – A growing concern The impact of tool theft is not just financial; it disrupts work, delays projects, and can result in significant inconvenience. Thieves target tools due to their high resale value and portability. To protect against tool theft, it’s essential to use secure storage solutions, such as lockable sheds or toolboxes, and to invest in …

The next time you are considering buying a new power tool you are very likely to be going cordless. That is not me reading your mind, it is what all those sales and marketing people have been drip-feeding us in our sleep. It may well be true that a cordless is the best choice but as I am about to explain it might not.

Roger compares and gives his opinion on the best option, ending the debate - OSB Or Plywood?