Safety FootwearAmblers Safety Launches UK's First RHEON-Technology Metatarsal Boot Range
Amblers Safety has launched what it says is the first metatarsal protection safety boot range in its category to use RHEON technology.
6 July 2026UK trade tool intelligence
Tools worth buying, jobs worth knowing, news worth checking.
Tool Brief tracks UK tool launches, buying guides, reviews, deals and site trade signals for people who actually use the kit.
Safety FootwearAmblers Safety Launches UK's First RHEON-Technology Metatarsal Boot Range
Amblers Safety has launched what it says is the first metatarsal protection safety boot range in its category to use RHEON technology.
Latest News
Safety Footwear
New LaunchesOX Tools Pro SPEEDFRAME: What It Is and Why Roofers and Framers Are Taking Notice
OX Tools has recently launched the OX Pro SPEEDFRAME, a new setting-out and squaring tool designed for faster, more accurate layout on site.
6 July 2026
SustainabilityKnauf Insulation Launches Free Online Embodied Carbon Calculator for Specifiers
Knauf Insulation has launched a free, online embodied carbon calculator that allows architects, specifiers, and contractors to assess the full carbon picture of insulation products before they reach…
6 July 2026
DrainageGRAF UK Launches Award-Winning AA Eco-Plus Rainwater Harvesting Range
GRAF UK has launched its AA Eco-Plus rainwater harvesting range, a system designed to collect and store roof run-off for reuse across a building, reducing how much mains water is needed.
6 July 2026
Building PlasticsKömmerling Continues to Build on KömaDek High-Performance Decking System
Kömmerling, the German building plastics manufacturer with a long-established UK presence, is highlighting the growing traction of its KömaDek decking system.
6 July 2026
RoofingProctor Air Breathable Roof Underlay Specified on Luxury New Build Development
Proctor Group's Proctor Air breathable roofing underlay has been specified on Priory Fields, the first development from Braddus Homes, a new luxury housebuilder entering the UK market.
6 July 2026
TrainingARDEXacademy North Reopens in Stoke-on-Trent After Major Renovation
The ARDEX Group UK has announced the reopening of its ARDEXacademy North training facility in Stoke-on-Trent.
6 July 2026
Industry NewsIPG Appoints Dean Jepson as New Managing Director
Independent procurement group IPG has confirmed the appointment of Dean Jepson as its new Managing Director.
4 July 2026Buying Guides
InsulationEmbodied Carbon in Insulation: What Contractors and Specifiers Need to Know in 2026
Knauf Insulation has launched a free online embodied carbon calculator, and it is a useful moment to explain why this matters to UK contractors and what embodied carbon actually means in practice.
6 July 2026
Trade PolicyThe UK Building Safety Levy Explained: What Builders and Developers Need to Know in 2026
A practical guide to the Building Safety Levy for UK builders, developers, and contractors. What it is, who pays, how it is calculated, and what the NFB's objections mean for medium-sized sites.
5 July 2026
ElectricalUK Wiring Colours: Old and New Electrical Cable Colours Explained
If you are rewiring a room in a house built before 2004, or extending a circuit from existing wiring, you will encounter two completely different sets of cable colours in the same property.
4 July 2026
Power ToolsWhich Makita Multi-Tool Blade Do You Need? A Practical Guide for UK Trades
Makita multi-tool blades come in wood, metal, BIM, carbide, and sanding variants. This guide explains which blade type to use for each material and task, and what the differences mean in practice.
2 July 2026
Building MaterialsOSB Instead of Plasterboard: What UK Trades Need to Know
West Fraser is making the case for oriented strand board as a sustainable alternative to plasterboard. Here is what the switch means in practice for UK builders and the tools and techniques involved.
2 July 2026
Tools & TechniqueSandpaper Grit Ratings Explained: Which Grade for Which Job?
Confused by sandpaper grit numbers? This guide explains what P40 through P400 means in practice, which grade to use on wood, metal, and filler, and how to choose the right backing material for the job.
2 July 2026
Trade VehiclesWhat EV Charger Do You Need? A Practical Guide for UK Tradespeople
If you are running an electric van or considering the switch, the charging question comes early and the jargon around it is unnecessarily confusing.
2 July 2026
Power ToolsRyobi ONE+ Battery Compatibility: The Complete Guide for UK Users
Ryobi's ONE+ platform is built around a single promise: one battery, every tool. Since 1996, every ONE+ tool has shared the same 18V battery form factor, and Ryobi has maintained that compatibility…
2 July 2026Reviews
ComparisonMilwaukee M18 FUEL vs M18: what’s the difference, and which do UK trades actually need?
Brushless vs brushed, real-world torque differences, and which range is right for the work you actually do.
5 July 2026
Metal CuttingEvolution S355CPS-Li review: the twin 18V cordless metal chop saw that cuts the cable
A full-size 355mm cold-cut chop saw running on twin 18V batteries — cordless freedom without dropping down to underpowered.
4 July 2026
Laser LevelsStabila LAX 60 G review: green laser level for fast, accurate site layouts
A self-levelling cross-line laser that uses green diodes — and why that detail matters more than most reviews admit.
3 July 2026
Measuring ToolsStabila LAX 60 G Review: A Compact Green Laser Level Built for Fast, Accurate Site Layouts
A practical review of the Stabila LAX 60 G compact green cross-line laser level. What it does, where it earns its place on site, and which trades will get the most from it.
20 June 2026