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When hiring a kitchen fitter, customers weigh up several factors. Understanding what matters most to clients can help you stand out.

Learn more about the different levels of CSCS cards for construction workers, and what the requirements are for each.

Find out more about gaining your Domestic Electrical Level 3, the NVQ for Domestic Installers with Able Skills.

From corporate to construction: find out why multi-trader Mike Lok decided to do a painting and decorating course and what he did next to launch a handyman business and now a micro DIY school.

Find out more about the current size of the construction skills gap, what is causing it, and what can be done to begin solving it.

If you’re a working electrician, find out how you could increase your earnings with some extra training

Learn more about how the impacts of the cost of living crisis have caused delays to potentially crucial home maintenance jobs.

Find out more about the current high demand for bricklayers in the UK, and the construction activity that is driving these opportunities.

Discover the latest construction industry news, including Labour’s new social housing project and increases in predicted construction output.

With its wide use and essential purpose, it’s not uncommon for homeowners to encounter areas of render in need of repair. From hairline cracks to delamination, we’ve picked out five common rendering repairs at home.  

Find out how a water regulations course can help you with knowledge, regulation and accreditation as a plumber.

Discover how you can grow your skillset as a plumber. Find out more about expanding your offering in the field and earning official qualifications.