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30,000 Fly In For Farnborough Record Breaker

September saw Screwfix LIVE welcome over 30,000 visitors to Farnborough’s Exhibition and Conference Centre for a record-breaking...

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25% Of Tradespeople To Retire As Skills Shortage Grows

The UK is facing a growing trade skills shortage, with one in four tradespeople planning to retire within the next five years, according to...

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Skills Shortage Threatens Construction Targets

Although new job postings dropped 10% in February, there were one-and-a-half million advertised jobs that nobody has taken. One of the biggest areas...

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Calling All Customers – Treat Trades Right

The experts at MyJobQuote.co.uk have been promoting proper etiquette amongst householders when dealing with tradespeople – so here’s what...

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Who Was The Most Famous Tradesperson?

Tradespeople are the backbone of every nation and they are doing the very jobs that keep our world running – but who is the most famous person...

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Tools Rule For Valentine's Romance

72% of UK singles would date a tradesperson this Valentine’s Day – not because of rugged sex appeal but rather a stable career path and...

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New Government Action Desperately Needed To Promote The Trades

Tradesperson champion MyBuilder.com is calling on the next government to encourage young people to consider a career in the skilled trades as the UK...

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Opportunities Should Knock

Andy Simms from MyBuilder.com believes it is time for working in trades to be seen as the desirable career and has already been at the centre of a...

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Tool Theft – Trades To Go Rogue Before Parliament Is Prorogued

There will be a go-slow within Parliament until it is Prorogued and Monday 3 June 2024 will see a go-slow outside as furious tradespeople cause...

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Setup Not to Fail

Tradespeople have been told to keep number plates clean and check tyres and seatbelts before an MOT or their van could fail the test. Experts at...

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Sustainability Concerns Half Of Tradespeople

Half of tradespeople are concerned about the environment and sustainability, according to the Jewson Trade Trends report. The report shows there...

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Young Tradespeople Need To Know The Asbestos Risk

Millennials, Gen Z workers and other younger people who work in the trades where they might unwittingly disturb asbestos need their employers to take...

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Trades Are Going Green

Rated People has revealed how UK tradespeople are going greener in 2022, which are the UK’s greenest trades and how homeowner demand for eco...

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Never Too Old to Be An Apprentice

Employees who might just fancy a change or are forced to because of redundancy can do so with an apprenticeship at any age. Employers looking for life...

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Building Back Better With Apprenticeships

8 February saw the start of National Apprenticeship Week - with the government reminding employers they can get a £2,000 for each apprentice...

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Apprenticeships To Turbocharge Economy

Construction apprenticeships are needed to turbocharge the economic recovery, according to new research published by the Federation of Master...

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Do Me A Favour - Extras Customers Expect May Shock You

When a tradesman accepts a job, they expect to head to the project site and complete it without any questions asked. However, that isn’t always...

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Just William - Everglade To BBC SOS Rescue

Manchester based VEKA UK fabricator and installer Everglade UK, contributed to DIY SOS ‘The Big Build’ which transformed the home life of...

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Spruce Springclean Leads Band Of Great Trade Names

As we head into the brighter future of 2020, The Installer & The Fabricator has teamed with a comparison site to identify some great trade names -...

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The Fabricator Magazine – December 2025

The Fabricator Magazine – December 2025

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Editor's Comment

Editor's Comment

With businesses facing sky-high staff and energy costs, while their customers also keep their surplus cash in their pockets, next year is likely to be a challenge, writes Editor John Roper. However, the entrepreneurial spirit still looms large in this sector…large enough to make 2026 a prosperous year for us all.

 

AI: a tool, not a toy

AI: a tool, not a toy

Andrew Scott, founder and managing director of Purplex the marketing company, explores how artificial intelligence is redefining marketing and why success depends on using it with insight, not imitation as he introduces Helix, the company’s own artificial intelligence platform that understands this industry.

 

Automation: Get going!

Automation: Get going!

IGU manufacturer Cleartherm Glass Sealed Units is calling on others in the industry to embrace automation or risk falling behind. Ed Humphreys, The Fabricator’s special correspondent, reports.

 

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A partner for the industry

A partner for the industry

The Council for Aluminium in Building outlined a refreshed focus for the year ahead as Russell Yates delivered his first address as president at the association’s 31st annual general meeting, held on 23rd October at the Crowne Plaza, Stratford-upon-Avon.

 

Like aluminium but better

Like aluminium but better

A wedding and accommodation venue in Wales, created from a barn, originally specified aluminium windows and doors until The Residence Collections was put forward for its PVC-U heritage and modern designs.

 

Powdered armour

Powdered armour

Architectural powder coatings play an essential role in the safety, performance and durability of modern building façades. Beyond their visual appeal and long-term weather resistance, these coatings are increasingly being evaluated for their contribution to fire safety writes Qualicoat chair Chris Mansfield.