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Dec 16, 2024 · Professional Builder is the UK's biggest magazine for the building trade. With builders' news, tools, product tests, business, competitions and more.
Who is the UK’s fastest bricklayer? PB reports on Super Trowel 2024
Oct 1, 2024 · And the winner is… Returning champion Charlie Collison poses with his Golden Trowel on top of one of his many prizes for 1st place. It was Charlie Collison, with his hod carrier Tom Marcus, who was crowned the UK’s best bricklayer though, putting down 720 bricks in the 60 minutes provided and retaining his title after his win last year.
How to winter proof installations - Professional Builder
4 days ago · PB: For those working with timber structures, what specific fasteners would you recommend to ensure durability throughout winter? James: For timber projects, our Stainless Steel Performance Decking Screws are a top recommendation. Made from A2-grade stainless steel, they offer exceptional corrosion resistance, perfect for wet and cold conditions.
News Archives - Professional Builder
4 days ago · A painter has won hearts across the UK by leaving a thoughtful ‘pay packet’ for a customer’s three-year-old son who helped him on the job.
Positive outlook for the UK construction industry heading into 2024
Jan 2, 2024 · “Interestingly, a significant proportion of the growth has been seen in the self-employed section of the industry. At 310,000, the current number is the highest it’s been for four years, and is 22% higher than it was 12 months ago.
Top Product Awards 2024 - Professional Builder
Dec 2, 2024 · Welcome to Professional Builder’s annual industry accolade where we celebrate the bu s iness – boosting solutions that have come to the aid of the trades on site Throughout the year Professional Builder’s print and digital platforms are replete with all the industry’s latest products, ideas and innovations.
What heaters should you use on site - Professional Builder
5 days ago · Space Heaters For larger, open spaces that require significant heat output, direct oil-fired space heaters are the go-to solution. The Jefferson Inferno Space Heater series provides robust heating power suitable for a variety of applications.
6 reasons for builders to use digital tools - Professional Builder
Dec 4, 2024 · Joanna Mulgrew, Managing Director of HBXL Building Software, challenges any builder to resist digital tools in 2025 at their peril. If you’re not using digital tools to manage your building business, you’re not giving yourself a fighting chance in 2025. Running a small to medium-sized building ...
Built to last or should we look towards the past? Exploring the ...
Apr 7, 2024 · The Copper Sustainability Partnership explores how the materials used in new builds compare to those used in the Victorian era, and the impact that new homes are having on their residents and the environment.It’s no secret that the reputation of new-build housing is increasingly negative among UK residents. They have become synonymous with poor quality, prone to fast wear and tear, and are ...
Demand for tradespeople up by 50 percent - Professional Builder
Apr 11, 2022 · The findings are taken from the 2022 Rated People Home Improvement Trends Report, and the study shows that 77% of UK tradespeople experienced increased customer demand in 2021.Carpenters/ joiners are the trade that’s reported to have experienced increased consumer demand the most, with almost nine in 10 (89%) saying demand went up in 2021.