March 2013

Three caretakers for a housing and regeneration company can now undertake plastering and decorating work as part of their jobs, after gaining NVQ qualifications.

Everbuild has hailed the huge successes of its new and existing adhesives and fillers at the Totally trade shows held in February.

Industry leaders have been looking back at Ecobuild 2013, the top sustainable building tradeshow that took place in London at the beginning of March.

New figures are showing that Britain could be facing a worrying shortage of skilled construction tradesmen, due to the effects of the recession.

The British Home Enhancement Trades Association is preparing for its spring forums focusing on DIY and housewares.

London-based underfloor heating specialists, Warmup, are celebrating achieving ISO 9001:2008 certification.

A Cambridgeshire photographer has retrained as a plumber to add some variety and ease to his professional life.

Groundworkers learn new skills whilst working on community projects in NEAT training scheme

A collective of local authorities in the north of England are working together to create hundreds of construction jobs through a scheme based around the government’s Green Deal programme.

A mum from Cheshire has won a national industry award for establishing a new career for herself as a successful electrician.

A Manx plastering company is offering a pioneering new insulating external plaster product.

Johnstone’s Paints has been recognised for its work to help renovate a community centre in Bristol.