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New figures are showing that Britain could be facing a worrying shortage of skilled construction tradesmen, due to the effects of the recession.

The British Home Enhancement Trades Association is preparing for its spring forums focusing on DIY and housewares.

London-based underfloor heating specialists, Warmup, are celebrating achieving ISO 9001:2008 certification.

A Cambridgeshire photographer has retrained as a plumber to add some variety and ease to his professional life.

Groundworkers learn new skills whilst working on community projects in NEAT training scheme

A collective of local authorities in the north of England are working together to create hundreds of construction jobs through a scheme based around the government's Green Deal programme.

A mum from Cheshire has won a national industry award for establishing a new career for herself as a successful electrician.

A Manx plastering company is offering a pioneering new insulating external plaster product.

Johnstone's Paints has been recognised for its work to help renovate a community centre in Bristol.

Sprowston-based carpenters, W S Lusher and Son, have been speaking about their skillful contributions to creating the sets for new blockbuster, Jack the Giant Slayer.

A young joiner from South Tyneside has praised the opportunities made available to him through his apprenticeship.

The FMB has called on the government to work on making the Green Deal more accessible for smaller building firms and operatives.