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.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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 2026
Industry NewsNBG Partner Merchants Signal Growth with New Members and Branch Openings
National Buying Group (NBG) has confirmed growth activity from two of its partner merchants: Bromley-based Simply Plumbing & Bathrooms has joined NBG as a new member, and existing partner merchant…
4 July 2026
RegulationNFB Criticises Removal of Building Safety Levy Exemption for Medium-Sized Sites
The National Federation of Builders (NFB) has responded critically to the Government's decision to remove a proposed exemption for medium-sized development sites from the Building Safety Levy (BSL).
4 July 2026
Industry NewsPremier Forest Products Sets £200m Revenue Target After Year of Acquisitions
Premier Forest Products has set a £200m revenue target following what the company describes as a landmark year of strategic growth that has transformed it into one of the UK's largest independent…
4 July 2026
WorkwearMakita Workwear Has Landed in the UK: What's in the Range
Makita has launched a branded workwear range in the UK, available at makitaukworkwear.com.
3 July 2026
New LaunchesPaslode RoofTile Nailer: The World's First Dedicated Roof Tile Nailer is Coming
Paslode has announced the world's first dedicated RoofTile Nailer, and the roofing trade will want to pay attention.
3 July 2026
Site EquipmentThe Zippa Skip Loader: What Is It and Should UK Builders Pay Attention?
The Zippa Skip Loader is a remote-controlled machine designed to make skip loading safer and more efficient on UK building sites. Here is how it works and who it is built for.
2 July 2026
Trade IndustryTradeKart Signs Up as Strategic Partner of Band of Builders
TradeKart, the building materials platform built for the trade, has become a Strategic Partner of Band of Builders.
1 July 2026
Trade IndustryBand of Builders Adds TradeKart to Its Trade Charity Partner Roster
Band of Builders has added rapid delivery platform TradeKart to its roster of trade charity partners, extending the relationship between fast site supply and industry welfare.
20 June 2026
Safety FootwearBobcat Safety Footwear Unveils New Point-of-Sale Display Boards for UK Merchants
Bobcat Safety Footwear has introduced new in-store display boards to help UK builders merchants communicate its safety footwear range to tradespeople at the counter.
20 June 2026
SafetyDon't Ignore Cancer Partners with SIG Roofing and SKCIN to Protect Roofers from UV
New British sunscreen brand Don't Ignore Cancer has announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with SIG Roofing and skin cancer charity SKCIN to get SPF into the hands of UK roofers.
16 June 2026
Industry NewsDulux Decorator Centre Now on TradeKart: What It Means for Decorating Trades
TradeKart has added Dulux Decorator Centre to its trade-only marketplace, giving decorators and finishing trades direct access to Dulux products through a centralised ordering platform.
16 June 2026
Trade CultureIs "Tradesman" an Outdated Term? The Debate Reaching the UK Building Industry
Professional Builder has raised the question of whether "tradesman" still fits the modern UK construction workforce, as the industry becomes more diverse and language evolves.
16 June 2026
SafetyMarley's 2026 Safe in the Sun Campaign: Sunscreen as PPE for Outdoor Workers
Marley has launched its 2026 Safe in the Sun campaign urging outdoor construction workers to apply SPF daily as essential PPE. Here is what the campaign covers and why it matters.
16 June 2026
Industry NewsSelco Names Woking Homelessness Charity as 2026 Community Heroes Finalist
Selco Builders Warehouse has named Woking homelessness charity the York Road Project as the first finalist of its 2026 Community Heroes initiative, selected from over 300 applicants.
16 June 2026
DuluxDulux Decorator Centre Now Available on TradeKart Marketplace
Dulux Decorator Centre has joined the TradeKart trade marketplace, giving painters and decorators a single platform to source the full Dulux range alongside other trade materials.
15 June 2026
PPEMarley Calls for Sun Protection to Be Treated as Essential PPE for Outdoor Workers
Marley's 2026 Safe in the Sun campaign urges the construction industry to classify sunscreen and UV protection as PPE, not an optional extra, as summer gets underway.
15 June 2026
toolsUK Tools & Trades Daily Roundup — 15 June 2026
Today's top trade and power tools stories: Dulux lands on TradeKart, Marley pushes sun protection as PPE, Ryobi battery compatibility explained, Stabila's LAX laser range assessed, and Carhartt's summer site safety tips.
15 June 2026