Gate Safe has added Propertymark – the acknowledged professional body for the property sector – to its extensive list of opinion former supporters. Propertymark, which as the leading membership organisation for property agents across sales, lettings, commercial, auctioneers, and inventories, has a membership of nearly 17,500. It provides guidance, advice and research, as well as…
The judging panel for eFIXX’s 30 under 30 awards, established in partnership with headline sponsor Luceco Group, are waiting in anticipation for an incredible line-up of applicants for this year’s awards. One of those judges knows all too well how it feels to be a nominee, having been in that position himself just last year….
Concerning dips in housing and repair, maintenance and improvement (RMI) output in November prompted stagnant overall output for the construction industry, according to this month’s ONS stats, which is a worrying sign not just for the nation’s small, local builders, says Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said: “Private…
The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has announced changes to its Management Committee, with the addition of new members Jen Vickers, Ron Purcell and Jason Harper, while thanking Richard Meacham and Simon Ward who have both left the Committee after serving their three year tenure. The BCIA has also welcomed back Rob Wood as Chair…
One of the UK’s greenest housebuilders, Greencore Construction, has added 10 myenergi zappi solar-compatible electric vehicle (EV) chargers to its headquarters in Bicester, Oxfordshire. Having previously installed myenergi zappi chargers at its Springfield Meadows development in Southmoor, Oxfordshire for an electric car club, the award-winning designer and builder of Climate Positive homes now has zappi…
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….
Carhartt, the authentic workwear brand founded in 1889 in Detroit, Michigan, is focusing on helping and protecting hard working tradespeople in the UK. For over 130 years, the company has been known for its rugged construction, innovative designs, exceptional quality standards, durability and comfort and has become legendary among skilled tradespeople. The Carhartt workwear ranges…
Small business Insurance experts at Towergate Insurance surveyed 750 Small Business owners from across the UK to explore the threats they are facing in the wake of the cost of living crisis and the impact these are having on their business. The survey shows that 57 per cent of small business owners feel their business…
20 per cent of small business owners are struggling with depression 39 per cent have struggled with anxiety and 22 per cent with insomnia 22 per cent would rate their mental health as bad 81 per cent small business owners are worried about how the cost of living crisis will impact their business in 2023…
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers were delighted to feed into the Net Zero Review by hosting a roundtable with Chris Skidmore MP and a selection of our expert members. Matt Rooney, Head of Engineering Policy at the Institution, responds: “The task to achieve Net Zero is the most ambitious engineering challenge ever untaken. But, as…