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The Federation of Master Builders has said the Chancellor missed an opportunity as far as construction is concerned in last week's Autumn Statement.

Spanish researchers have unveiled a new brick that can reduce energy consumption and costs.

Career change: what does it take to become a tradesman?

Bricklayers in London are using the old bricks from a demolished school to rebuild its replacement.

Green construction trade conference, Ecobuild 2013, is going to highlight international green construction scope.

A tiler who created his own success out of a difficult start in life is now looking to offer an apprenticeship to an aspiring young tradesman.

Two of the major fit-out industry organisations have embarked on early-stage merger talks.

A focus on business energy efficiency in the government's Energy Bill is likely to see construction opportunities arise in building retro-fitting.

A new Electrical Safety Register has been launched by electrical industry organisations, with the aim of providing an assured national list of accredited electricians.

The Tones tile range from Johnson Tiles has been awarded a silver Eco Product Award.

Icklesham Joinery has scooped the BWF Technical Award for the work carried out on RSA House in London.

A former employee of energy efficiency company, eaga, set up her own female-focused plumbing business thanks to funding from her former employer's charitable giving arm.