Professional Builder

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🏆 Could you be the next Master Builder Winner? Entries open now Members of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) are being encouraged to enter the 2027 Master Builder Awards, with nominations now open. Find out more: bit.ly/48LHUug #MasterBuilderAwards #FMB

💬 Debbie Forbes, National Training Manager and Lead Ladder Instructor at @HSSTraining , explains why experience alone does not always mean competence or that you’re protected in case of an accident. Read more: bit.ly/4elVojR #WorkplaceTraining #HealthAndSafety

🎉 WIN! A SIGNED BATH RUGBY SHIRT @myGrantUK is giving one lucky Professional Builder reader the chance to win a squad-signed Bath Rugby shirt to celebrate its new three-year partnership with the Gallagher PREM club. Enter here: bit.ly/4iy7Q2n #GrantUK

✅ Alex Walther, Head of Technical Sales at @Tobermore, explores how housebuilders are using the Secura Grand retaining wall solution to unlock the potential of their developments, even on the most challenging sites. Learn more: bit.ly/4feUCp1 #Tobermore

💫 CT1 has teamed up with TVL Security and the Metropolitan Police to help protect tradespeople from van crime and tool theft, launching its new Vehicle Watch scheme at Toolfair Sandown. Learn more: bit.ly/4zDBedM Sandown Park ticket: bit.ly/3THXEuA #CT1

⏰ The Time Has Come to Get @britainbuilding Britain needs growth, and construction is key to delivering new homes, upgrading ageing buildings and investing in vital infrastructure to secure the country’s future. Learn more: bit.ly/3XeV54o #GetBritainBuilding

🏆 Take this 4-minute survey to enter the £1,000 trade prize draw @EurekaMR Installing plumbing related products like push fit, soil and wastes, underfloor and rainwater systems? Take a look at the 10 prizes and enter: bit.ly/48qLES9 #PlumbingTrade #TradePrizeDraw

✨ A builder with 13 pet alpacas has converted the first of three barns at his father’s former racing stables, all of which use products created by pan-European insulation specialist @ACTISINSULATION Learn more: bit.ly/4BMftK1 #Actis #Insulation #BarnConversion

🌟 Heroes for every tiling mission @SGWeberUK has launched its Tiling Heroes range, featuring essential products to support tilers from preparation through to finishing. Learn more: bit.ly/4iuycSU #SaintGobainWeber

💬 FMB member and Iraq veteran Nick McHale is urging the construction industry to prioritise mental health, as builders are three to four times more likely to die by suicide than the general population. Learn more: bit.ly/3WmLGYo #FederationofMasterBuilders

💫 Designing garage roofs to reflect rural heritage @HolroydHomesHD A West Yorkshire development shows how thoughtful material choices can balance planning requirements, rural character and practicality in garage design. Learn more: bit.ly/4zvVGNJ #HolroydHomes

✅ The Next-Gen @PalioFlooring Rigid is helping builders capitalise on the flooring opportunity Flooring is creating new opportunities for builders and tradespeople to add value to renovation projects. Learn more: bit.ly/4kzAj9h #PalioFlooring #PalioRigid

🌟 November 2026 Free For All Enter now for your chance to win fantastic prizes from Hultafors, @myGrantUK , @JeffersonTools , @Evolution_Tools , Van Guard, @MakitaUK . Enter here: bit.ly/4eRz01T #Win #Competiton

🔋 Here’s how to look after your tools and their batteries Kevin Brannigan, Marketing Manager at @MakitaUK explains how good tool and battery maintenance can help tradespeople get the best performance and longevity from their equipment Read : bit.ly/4ioE00e #Makita

🎙 Have you listened to this yet? In the latest Professional Builder podcast, Bosch Power Tools Accessories explains the importance of making the right choices when it comes to metalwork. Listen here: bit.ly/480Hy2H #ProfessionalBuilder #Bosch #PowerTools

🌟 Here’s where to get customised workwear online Health and safety experts @ArcoSafety have launched Customised by Arco, a new digital platform making it easier than ever for businesses to create stylish, professional branded workwear Read here: bit.ly/3WpOS5p #Arco

💡Viewpoint: Bridging the Energy Gap "Now that winter is upon us anxious attention amongst homeowners turns to energy bills. Indeed, it’s become such a preoccupation that it’s fuelling a surge in interest in energy efficiency measures..." Read here: bit.ly/47YmOZq

💬 Should drainage be quieter? Jack Clutterbuck, head of category water and heating solutions UK & Ireland at @wienerbergeruk, explores how apartment living and townhouse developments are shaping drainage specifications. Learn more: bit.ly/4zppzPp #Wienerberger

5 Hultafors measuring tapes to win 🎉 Manufactured using advanced technology for reliable performance, it’s built for professionals who demand accuracy every day. Enter now for your chance to win: bit.ly/4sElUL7 #Hultafors #Competition #Giveaway #MeasuringTools

🌟 CF Construction reviews @CarharttEurope workwear Professional Builder caught up with the team to find out what they thought and learn more about the family business that has grown from its fencing roots. Read here: bit.ly/3WlT4mO #Carhartt #Workwear