Able Skills News

Find out more about the common mistakes people make when hanging wallpaper, and the tips and tricks you should follow when DIY wallpapering.

Find out more about what the government’s 2025 Autumn Budget might mean for the construction industry, from infrastructure investment to boosted planning capacity.

In our latest monthly construction news roundup, we look at the Autumn budget and new employment figures from the Office for National Statistics.

Find out more about changing careers to carpentry, and why it’s an achievable objective, whatever stage of life you’re at.

Discover tips, tricks and advice you can use for finding work as a handyman/handyperson.

Discover more about the benefits of a career in construction, from personal growth and stability to the accessibility of training.

An introductory trade course is a great way to learn some basic skills if you have a DIY project in mind or if you’re curious about whether the trade could be a potential new career path. Find out what you can learn on the Introduction to Tiling.

Find out more about the requirements of becoming a gas engineer, and learn about the different kinds of gas engineer courses available at Able Skills.

Find out more about what construction trades are likely to be in demand as we head into 2026.

Are you considering a career in bricklaying? Find out how you can become fully qualified in just 8 weeks with an Able Skills bricklaying course.

Find out more about the different kinds of common household carpentry joints, and the pros and cons of using each one.

Coinciding with World Spine Day 2025, find out more about the different steps you can take when it comes to protecting your spine both in and out of work.