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Brocco Leads Brave New World

FENSA has announced the publication of its revised Articles which have changed the composition and eligibility criteria...

Tools Rule For Valentine's Romance

72% of UK singles would date a tradesperson this Valentine’s Day – not because of rugged sex appeal but...

Heady Resi – All Go As Housing Blossoms

We have seen a strong start to 2025 as private housing project-starts increased 31% on the previous quarter, up 26% on...

Red Light Warning For Construction

“The warning lights on the construction industry dashboard have switched from amber to red,” according to...

Construction Con – Seven Fraudsters Jailed

Seven construction company connected insiders were jailed on 4 February 2025 for their role in a £22 million...

Bounce Back Build Loan Cheat Banged Up

A man who claimed two Bounce Back Loans for his construction businesses but spent the money on himself, associates and...

Dust Buster – Timbercraft Windows Pays Penalty

Timbercraft Windows & Doors has been hit with a £4,000 fine after repeatedly failing to protect its workers...

Damp Britain – 6 Expert Tips For Mould-Free Homes

A survey has revealed that a quarter of residents in Britain are struggling with the effects of mould in their homes,...

Gradual Recovery Set to Begin This Year

The Construction Products Association’s Winter Forecast says UK construction output is set for a gradual recovery...

Potty Mouthed Tirade – PAC Goes Potty Over Potholes

The local roads that lead from supply chains to the houses where windows are being upgraded have been branded a...

Personal Guarantee Backed Finance On The Rise

Small and medium sized construction firms are boosting their financial resilience through the increasing use of personal...

Mouldy Nation Report 2025

As households struggle to keep their homes warm, mould and damp is an issue across the UK. The Mouldy Nation Report,...

Old Ways Are Good Ways

David Thornton, Chair at The Window Company (Contracts), asks why craftsmen aren’t being used to train apprentices...

Toxic Taxman Slammed Before Returns Season

The Public Accounts Committee has slammed HMRC on several fronts just before tax return season when tax payers are...

Installation of the Month Comp Is Back

The relaunch of Sheerline’s Installation of the Month competition for 2025 will see installers and fabricators...

FIT – Enjoy A VIP Trip

Morley Glass is offering FIT Show 2025 visitors the chance to attend the show in style by going as a VIP guest. The...

Ultraframe Buys Prefix Systems Out Of Administration

Administrators at Leonard Curtis have sold the group companies of Prefix Systems to Ultraframe. Prefix went into...

Construction Booming But House Building Still Slow

The latest ONS monthly construction figures show output has grown by 0.4% in volume terms in November 2024; this follows...

The Whispering Grass – What YOU Have To Know

Nickie West, the event director for the FIT Show believes malicious rumour mongers are trying to wreak havoc whispering...

62% Surge In Double Glazing Enquiries

A provider of double-qualified sales leads has reported a significant increase in consumer enquiries for double glazing,...