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TradeKart has partnered with SIG Roofing, giving tradespeople rapid delivery of an extensive range of roofing materials through its marketplace. The partnership first launched in May 2026 across an initial group of SIG Roofing branches and has since grown to a total of 23 locations across the UK, increasing the range and availability of roofing […]

With construction sites facing the prospect of another challenging winter, DAB Pumps is urging tradespeople to review their drainage provision before persistent rainfall, storms and freezing conditions put sites, equipment and programmes under pressure. Forecasts of severe weather during winter 2026/27 are a timely reminder that unwanted water can quickly become more than an inconvenience. […]

Jonny Millard, managing director of UK Fire Door Training, looks at why people working across the built environment need a clearer way to demonstrate the skills and experience they’ve built up over their careers. One of the things I’ve learned from spending so much time with installers is that experience can be quite difficult to […]

The popularity of internal wall panelling shows no signs of slowing down, and customers are increasingly likely to ask tradespeople about how it can be incorporated into their renovation projects. Summa Costandi, co-founder and expert at Panels by Sofia, breaks down some of the most popular wall panel designs. With new styles, materials and designs […]

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has partnered with the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) on a new publication about tackling damp and mould in England’s housing sector. It builds on guidance CIH published in 2022, taking into account key legislative developments, such as Awaab’s Law and the Hazards in Social Housing (Prescribed Requirements) (England) […]