Band Of Builders calls on government to act on tool theft
Gavin Crane, the head of Band of Builders (BoB), has called on the government to “get tough” on criminals who target tradespeople’s vehicles
Net Zero and the contribution of plastic pipes
Caroline Ayres, of BPF Pipes Group, says plastic piping systems are the best environmental choice as the UK sets out to meet its 2050 Net Zero targets
The Retrofit Academy launches free retrofit training course
The Retrofit Academy has launched a free online course, Retrofit 101
Kensa’s Shoebox NX wins innovation prize
Kensa’s compact Ground Source Heat Pump, the Shoebox NX, has been named Product Innovation of the Year at the 2024 Unlock Net Zero Awards
9% of plumbers now offer payment plans – survey
A survey found that 9% of UK plumbers now allow customers to pay for work in instalments
Water Regs UK survey reveals common plumber health issues
A new Water Regs UK survey has exposed the most concerning health issues for plumbers nationwide
TrustMark updates its Home Improvement App
TrustMark, a quality scheme for home improvements, has updated its Home Improvement App
Report predicts £60m boost for shower market by 2028
A new 2025 report on the UK shower market from MTW Research has suggested a likely £60m sales boost for the total shower market by 2028