The search is now on for leading omnichannel retailer Screwfix, to discover the best and brightest trade apprentices across the UK and Ireland. Applications are now open for Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2023, with the entry period closing on Sunday 19th February. The competition is back for its 9th year and coincides with National Apprenticeship Week,…
City Plumbing is celebrating a year of significant growth following the opening of 22 new branches last year. Having boosted its network to over 370 branches across the UK during 2022, the national plumbing, heating, and electrical merchant is committed to pairing expert knowledge with thousands of competitively priced products to help local tradespeople. Supporting…
The Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV) has followed up the results of its recent payments survey by issuing a new Best Practice Guide to help contractors and sub-contractors improve cashflow and prevent costly and damaging disputes Compiled by more than a dozen industry experts, the in-depth guide offers a wealth of practical information, demonstrating how…
With the cost-of-living crisis meaning homeowners are spending less on home improvements, the working landscape is more competitive than ever for UK tradespeople. To stand out from the crowd, trade companies can consider investing more time into marketing, and one effective method of boosting your visibility is to create or improve your Google Business Profile….
Self-employed electricians earned record weekly earnings last year, according to the biggest payroll in the UK construction industry. Their average pay during 2022 was £1,105, which was 2.1 per cent higher than 2021, said Hudson Contract. The highest-earning month for electrical subcontractors was November 2022 when they were paid £1,199 per week in the run…
At the beginning of the first UK Hydrogen Week, a leading heating and hot water solutions provider has called for the industry to respond to the Government’s pivotal Improving boiler standards and efficiency consultation. Setting out the next steps for home heating decarbonisation, the consultation covers a range of topics around natural gas boiler installations,…
Cost of living a growing barrier as many homeowners pause plans to retrofit homes, with over a quarter (26 per cent) less likely to implement energy efficiency measures in the next 12 months The biggest action taken by UK homeowners to reduce energy bills is to avoid overfilling the kettle, with many also dodging devices…
2022 saw us spend more on our homes, averaging £3,375 – an increase of £669 year on year according to Checkatrade’s latest Home Pride Index report More money spent on the kitchen, but loft installation saw the biggest growth in investment (+432 per cent) Fixing wear and tear (30 per cent) and adding energy efficient…
Toolstation’s first ever store was surprised with a celebration party on Tuesday- Store to host supplier trade show in February as part of 20th celebrations- Toolstation, one of Britain’s fastest growing suppliers of tools, accessories and building supplies, is celebrating its 20th year since opening for business in 2003. To kick start the celebrations Toolstation…
More than 20,000 new homes are expected to be built in the capital over the next decade on land owned by Transport for London, TfL, and Network Rail. TfL’s commercial property company TTL Properties and Network Rail have formed a partnership to deliver homes and commercial properties across nearly 14,000 acres of land they own…