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With the heatwave set to make Britain hotter than Jamaica and Turkey this week, Heriot-Watt University has warned that 3.1 million outdoor construction workers in the country might be at serious risk of skin cancer.

Both of these exterior improvements are becoming increasingly popular all over the UK, with cladding being much more common in modern times and rendering being much more traditional.

This article should help you to keep your home warm and prevent it from becoming too cold, as well as helping you to save money in a time when the cost of energy is skyrocketing in the UK.

Are you a contractor or handyman who is about to bid on your next roofing job? If so, you'll want to consider all the necessary materials and labor costs. In order to help you out, we've put together a guide on how to estimate the bid for your next roofing job.

Tony Munro at Reconomy explores some of the building materials you can reuse and recycle to leave you with a clear conscience and the world with a cleaner atmosphere.

As Roofing Megastore sees a dramatic rise in traffic to its website after three major storms wreak havoc on the country's roofs, its managing director gives advice on how homeowners can protect their houses from future storms.

Read about the many benefits of choosing a high-performance Ravatherm XPS insulation board and the many advantages it has over its rival products.

As winter approaches, the importance of ensuring a property’s roof is fit for purpose in maintaining a warm and dry building increases. High performance roof insulation is crucial to this process, particularly for flat roofs, which are susceptible to issues not applicable to pitched installations.

Here, read about how Geogreen Solutions has installed a green roof on Leeds Skelton Motorway Services and the benefits it brings including aesthetics, improving biodiversity, natural soundproofing, and sustainable insulation.

Supply chain collaboration, pressure to build quickly and skills shortages are top of the list of productivity challenges for construction professionals, according to new research from Etex.