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DK Tools is proud to announce its partnership with Constructionarium, a pioneering not-for-profit training facility based on a 19-acre site in North Norfolk. Constructionarium offers students studying built environment courses a one-of-a-kind, hands-on learning experience by simulating real-world construction challenges. The innovative training facility allows students to step into the …

Tobermore has announced a £12 million expansion plan to meet rising demand for hard landscaping products; its investment includes an £8 million new production facility and £4 million for job creation.  The company aims to ramp up its operations in response to the growing demand in the construction sector, driven …

Minster, the UK’s specialist drylining and insulation business, has announced its new brand identity.  Celebrating its 20th year in business, the new Minster branding and visual identity reflects the business’s commitment to being ‘Trusted by Professionals’, providing customers with industry-leading technical support, an unrivalled product offering and supported by a …

The Construction Industry Council (CIC) has urged Government to consider the exceptional benefits a long-term sectoral strategy for construction and the built environment would bring. The appeal came as part of the CIC response to the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) consultation on Invest 2035: the UK’s modern industrial …

Government told to get tough on thieves who break into tradespeople’s vehicles – after charity van was broken into for the second time this year. The CEO of a national construction charity is demanding the government gets tough on criminals who target tradespeople’s vehicles – often stealing thousands of pounds …

Tradespeople and home improvers will be helping to combat homelessness in London every time they buy a tin of Dulux paint at Leyland over the next fortnight. Leading decorating and DIY specialist Leyland has partnered with paint giant AkzoNobel to launch a charity campaign in aid of St Mungo’s, the …

MKM Building Supplies (MKM) and Hull City has unveiled the newly revamped ‘Best Seat in the House’ at the MKM Stadium. Positioned directly on the halfway line, the bespoke seating area offers Hull City fans the ultimate VIP experience, combining unmatched comfort with exclusive perks. The revamped seating transforms a …

The government has announced plans to launch 32 new Homebuilding Skills Hubs by 2028, aimed at fast-tracking training in key construction trades to help meet the UK’s housing demand.  The hubs will provide specialised training in trades such as bricklaying, roofing, plastering, scaffolding, electrical work, and carpentry. The initiative will …

Up to 300,000 households will benefit from home upgrades over the next year as the government announces new measures to help reduce energy bills and deliver cleaner heating.  The plans include increasing the budget for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme to support more households in switching to heat pumps, which can …

A new Chesterfield fulfilment centre, owned by Fusion Utilities, that is set to improve operational efficiency, capacity, and customer service, has now officially launched. The new site reinforces the company’s commitment to sustainability and generating jobs for local people.  Wolseley Infrastructure, parent company of Fusion Utilities, is hosting a ribbon-cutting …