Checkatrade’s updated Job Estimate Calculator uses data from 1.5 million completed jobs to deliver instant, accurate pricing for consumers to estimate home improvement work Checkatrade, the UK’s leading platform for vetted tradespeople, has launched two new free-to-use tools aimed at driving industry transparency and empowering both tradespeople and consumers with the Job Estimate Calculator and…
Three apprentices, all coming from different skilled trades and areas of the UK, have been announced as winners of The Nation’s A* Trades Apprentice Award 2025. The award, run by Markel Direct, the specialist tradespeople insurer, aims to celebrate the outstanding work trades apprentices all over the UK are doing within their workplace, whilst also…
With recent power outages in Cornwall, the substation fire near Heathrow, and growing strain from EVs, heat pumps and rooftop solar, the question of grid resilience is once again in the spotlight. One company making waves in this space is Corinex, a Vancouver-based grid tech firm that just raised $30 million USD from Energy Growth…
Which? is pleased to share the shortlist for its prestigious annual Which? Awards. Established by the UK’s consumer champion, the Which? Awards recognise brands that are championing consumers by consistently producing the best products and services, while maintaining the highest customer service standards. The Which? Awards are completely independent. Brands cannot nominate themselves or influence…
News comes as four colleagues run London Marathon in latest fundraising effort for cancer charity 2025 marks the fifth year of support for Macmillan Cancer Support by Toolstation, one of the UK’s largest suppliers of tools, accessories and building supplies. The retailer has raised a total of £3 million for the charity and the funds…
InstaVolt, the UK’s leading ultra-rapid electric vehicle charging network, has capped off its most successful period to date, responding to rising electric vehicle (EV) demand with a record-breaking rollout of ultra-rapid chargers. In March 2025 alone, InstaVolt activated 97 new chargers across the country – the highest monthly figure in the company’s history. This milestone…
Trump’s policy threats prompt British construction businesses to rethink production and supply plans. President Donald Trump’s recent announcement of a 10 per cent tariff on all UK imports on U.S. goods, alongside higher tariffs on specific countries, is poised to significantly affect the the UK construction sector. As the U.S. reimposes import duties on steel…
Andrew Craig, an Account Manager at Travis Perkins Managed Services, undertook the physically and mentally demanding challenge in honor of his father, who is living with dementia. The expedition, which took place in February, saw him ski across frozen lakes and snow-covered terrain, battling against temperatures as low as -25°C with biting winds that tested…
The answer to reducing rising energy costs for golf clubs could be found in their existing car parks through the use of solar carports, according to new research. Renewable energy specialist, RenEnergy, has identified over 29,000 suitable parking spaces across 306 golfing facilities that could be fitted with canopies holding solar PV panels. If installed,…
Marketing and marketing technology remain the lowest priorities for builders’ merchants and construction suppliers in 2025, according to new research from eCommerce agency, PushON. The report, Building the Future: The Evolution of Construction eCommerce, highlights a widening gap in digital priorities. While most businesses are investing in eCommerce infrastructure, marketing initiatives continue to be overlooked. To assess the sector’s…