Construction industry1 day agoFuel costs squeezing margins for some businessesDiesel recently topped £2 per litre and there is concern that a duty freeze will not go far enough.1 day ago2 days agoTravis Perkins dip in sales blamed on 'uncertainty'The building materials group cites "challenging market conditions" for a fall in revenue.2 days ago4 days agoYoung brickie awarded medal at world championshipsJoe Shingler came fourth for Great Britain at the WorldSkills competition in Shanghai.4 days ago8 Oct 2026Kingspan fined €40m for competition breachKingspan was fined for providing the European Commission with incorrect information during a competition investigation.8 Oct 20268 Oct 2026Hands-on lessons prepare students for workStudents learning trade skills say hands-on training is helping prepare them for future careers.8 Oct 20265 Oct 2026Mother killed by falling bricks, court toldHiggins Homes and four individuals are on trial over the death of a woman near a building site.5 Oct 20262 Oct 2026Companies fined £145k after worker killed at construction siteFather-of-two John Traynor, 41, who worked for IJ Lynn & Sons, was fatally injured on Knockagh Road in January 2022.2 Oct 202630 Sept 2026Doubters spur me on: why more women are taking up DIYFemale DIY experts and tradeswomen talk about their experiences of a traditionally male-dominated domain.30 Sept 202630 Sept 2026Farmer 'thankful to be alive' after falling through roof at workMore than 80 people have died and over 1,800 people have suffered workplace injuries since 2020. 30 Sept 2026...
