Survey reveals gutter installers key to weathering UK storms 

Building professionals have warned that extreme weather patterns and climate change are behind a surge in gutter-related damage in UK homes, according to a nationwide study

UK tradespeople share their most ‘out-there’ ideas to beat tool theft

On The Tools asked the tradespeople in its social media community: “What would actually stop tool theft in this industry?”

Over half of construction workers feel “too old” to retrain, research...

New research has found that 62% of construction workers feel “too old” to consider a construction apprenticeship or similar training programme

Builders’ merchant market forecast to grow 11% by 2030

According to a new report, future growth in the general builders’ merchant market is expected to be slow and gradual between 2026 and 2030

Registration opens for Digital Construction Week 2026

Registration is now open for Digital Construction Week, which is set to return to Excel London on 3 and 4 June

Samac Fixings appoints new commercial manager

Samac Fixings has announced the appointment of Simon McElrea as its commercial manager

Caddick Construction completes recladding scheme in Leeds

Caddick Construction has completed a recladding scheme at West Point in Leeds

CITB exceeds new entrant apprenticeships targets

CITB revealed that its New Entrant Support Team (NEST) supported 4,572 apprenticeship starts between April and December 2025

Once For All releases Construction Market Report Q4 2025

Once For All, home to Constructionline, has released its UK Construction Market Report Q4 2025

Permavent appoints Kevin Ley as head of technical

Permavent has appointed Kevin Ley as Head of Technical