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A Bristol plasterer has used his construction skills to complete his own historic restoration project.

A difficult State of Trade report from the FMB has led the organisation to appeal to the government to ease regulatory burdens on construction SMEs.

Two young tradesmen from Lincolnshire have won funding from The Prince’s Trust to help start their own businesses.

A Grimsby teenager has won a plumbing apprenticeship after mounting his ambitions to a placard and standing outside a plumbing supplies store.

National Federation of Builders and the Federation of Master Builders call for increased funding aid for building projects, to support the economy and building jobs.

British tradesmen seeing abundant building and construction opportunities in New Zealand.

Government prompted to act over ‘shameful’ bullying of subcontractors by prime contractors

Construction supplies company, Screwfix, donates over

Stanley’s new FatMax magnetic tape measure enables measurements to be made from absolute zero for the first time ever.

Out-of-work mum sets up decorating supplies and services shop with husband.

How will the Green Deal bring new work to Britain’s tradesmen and women and what do they need to be aware of?

Female footballer relies on her plastering skills when off the pitch.