Industry news

Extensions are "more convenient" [30 Apr 09]

Homeowners thinking of moving house may find it is easier to build an extension, according to the National Home Improvement Council. ...
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Female tradespeople have 'bright futures' [28 Apr 09]

It has been claimed prospects are good for female tradespeople in the UK. ...
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Jonathan Ross' plumber takes a pay cut [22 Apr 09]

It has been reported that Britain's best-paid plumber has responded to the recession by taking a salary reduction. ...
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  • British Gas: Knowing a trade is important [23 Apr 09]
  • Builders need to 'look to the public sector too' [24 Apr 09]
  • New online mapping tool launched [21 Apr 09]
  • Building and home improvement industry awaits VAT decision [17 Apr 09]
  • Tradespeople can test their skills at the SkillBuild competition [17 Apr 09]
  • Want to become an electrician? [17 Apr 09]
  • Builder pay rise 'not forthcoming' [17 Apr 09]
  • Builder in Kent 'rescues church' [16 Apr 09]
  • Architects in the UK are 'underworked' [15 Apr 09]
  • Do you work for a top building company? [15 Apr 09]
  • FMB: Cowboy builders cost homeowners £1bn a year [08 Apr 09]
  • Corgi replaced by Gas Safe Register [01 Apr 09]