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The AA is considering training its roadside repair experts as plumbers, to allow them to provide emergency repair services to people's homes as well.

High-profile London plumbing company, Pimlico Plumbers, is to create 30 new jobs.

A young painter-decorator from Suffolk will find out this week whether she is the UK Worker of the Year.

The cabinet minister with responsibility for construction has said that there must be more opportunities for smaller contractors in government procurement.

Analysts weigh in on how the construction industry can follow the national economy out of recession.

Scottish Water is preparing an army of plumbing staff to make sure it can handle the effects of a harsh winter.

Worx launches new semi-automatic screwdriver just in time for Christmas.

Two budding carpenters from Plymouth have seen their skills recognised in a prestigious national competition.

Salisbury electrician volunteers time to help a Chad charity.

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.