Construction Output Shows Modest Recovery, But Industry Remains Cautious
Construction output saw a slight rebound in February, rising by 0.4% after two consecutive months of decline. The growth was driven by modest increases ...
Construction Worker Dies in Tragic Accident at Essex Housing Development
A construction worker has died following a workplace accident at a new housing development in West Bergholt, Essex. The incident occurred on Monday, April ...
JCB Responds to New Tariffs with Major U.S. Expansion Plans
JCB has confirmed that newly announced tariffs will have a significant short-term impact on its business but remains committed to long-term growth in North ...
Travis Perkins Reports Heavy Losses Amidst Uncertain Construction Market Recovery
Travis Perkins, the UK’s largest building merchant, has issued a cautionary outlook on the construction sector’s recovery after reporting significant financial losses.In a stock ...
£600m funding to Train 60,000 Skilled Construction Workers
The UK Government has unveiled a £600 million investment aimed at training up to 60,000 new skilled construction workers, strengthening the industry’s workforce. As ...
Travis Perkins fined £2 million after load fell and killed driver
A court has fined builders’ merchant Travis Perkins £2 million after part of a timber load fell from one of its lorries, striking the ...
Timber frame company fined after worker loses three fingers
A timber frame company has been fined after an employee, David Broadway, 36, had three fingers severed by a panel saw at work. The ...
Stone masony manufacturer fined for dust exposure
A stone masonry company and products manufacturer and its director have been fined £19,000 after repeatedly failing to protect workers from exposure to Respirable ...
EE Renewables Fined £120,000 After Worker’s Fall from Roof
A 23-year-old worker sustained a broken femur after falling four metres from a roof on Sherfield English Road while working for EE Renewables Limited ...
5 Ways Essex Tradesmen Can Maximize Space In A House
In today's housing market, maximizing living space and decreasing clutter has become increasingly crucial for homeowners in Essex. As experienced tradesmen, we understand the ...

Construction Output Shows Modest Recovery, But Industry Remains Cautious
Construction output saw a slight rebound in February, rising by 0.4% after two consecutive months of decline. The growth was ...

Construction Worker Dies in Tragic Accident at Essex Housing Development
A construction worker has died following a workplace accident at a new housing development in West Bergholt, Essex. The incident ...

JCB Responds to New Tariffs with Major U.S. Expansion Plans
JCB has confirmed that newly announced tariffs will have a significant short-term impact on its business but remains committed to ...

Travis Perkins Reports Heavy Losses Amidst Uncertain Construction Market Recovery
Travis Perkins, the UK’s largest building merchant, has issued a cautionary outlook on the construction sector’s recovery after reporting significant ...

£600m funding to Train 60,000 Skilled Construction Workers
The UK Government has unveiled a £600 million investment aimed at training up to 60,000 new skilled construction workers, strengthening ...

Travis Perkins fined £2 million after load fell and killed driver
A court has fined builders’ merchant Travis Perkins £2 million after part of a timber load fell from one of ...

Timber frame company fined after worker loses three fingers
A timber frame company has been fined after an employee, David Broadway, 36, had three fingers severed by a panel ...

Stone masony manufacturer fined for dust exposure
A stone masonry company and products manufacturer and its director have been fined £19,000 after repeatedly failing to protect workers ...

EE Renewables Fined £120,000 After Worker’s Fall from Roof
A 23-year-old worker sustained a broken femur after falling four metres from a roof on Sherfield English Road while working ...

5 Ways Essex Tradesmen Can Maximize Space In A House
In today's housing market, maximizing living space and decreasing clutter has become increasingly crucial for homeowners in Essex. As experienced ...

Top five read stories of 2024
Its that time of year again for nationaltradesmen.co.uk to run down the most viewed news stories of 2024 as we ...

Worker Fatally Injured at Viking Site: BAM Nuttall Fined £800,000
Liam MacDonald, a 23-year-old agency worker from Tain, Ross-shire, tragically lost his life on 5 June 2022 while working at ...

Roofing firm fined after workers used there phones for lights
Roofing Firm and Director Penalized for Putting Workers at Risk During Roof Renovation Weather Master Roofing Limited and its director, ...

Commercial Construction Hits Two-Year High Despite Challenges in Residential Sector
The UK construction industry saw its strongest growth in commercial work in two-and-a-half years, according to the latest data from ...

£1.6m fine after 24 year old lost life in accident
Tragic Fatality of Jack Phillips Highlights Failures in Workplace SafetyOn 8 August 2019, Jack Phillips tragically lost his life while ...

Top 3 cordless reciprocating saws 2024
Cordless reciprocating saws have become an essential tool for professionals and DIY enthusiasts alike, offering unparalleled flexibility without compromising on ...

Hs2 Green bridge deck underway
Engineers from HS2’s EKFB consortium have started assembling an innovative green bridge at Turweston, located on the edge of Buckinghamshire ...

Scaffolder hit by 2 tonne weight at nuclear plant
Scaffolder Colin Dell, 62, suffered life-changing injuries while working near the main cooling water discharge valves at a site in ...

Self employed trades wages hit record high
Labour rates for self-employed tradespeople hit a new peak last month, averaging £1,048 per week. According to Hudson’s latest monthly ...

Worker killed after telehandler topples over
Scott Bradley, 44, tragically lost his life on 11 May 2022 after a telehandler he was operating slid down an ...

Top five second fix nail gun review 2024
When it comes to second fix nail guns, or finish nailers, UK tradespeople need tools that balance precision, power, and ...

A builder was left paralyzed and stranded on floor for six hours
A builder was left paralyzed from the chest down after falling through a ceiling at a housing site in Derbyshire ...