Trade Knowledge and Regulations

The Best Trade Apprenticeship Opportunities in the UK for 2026

Finding a trade apprenticeship can be a great way to embark on a new career, learn important skills, and gain hands-on experience. While there are a lot of opportunities out there, it can be difficult to know which offers the best career progression and is the right fit for you. To mark National Apprenticeship Week 2026, we’re here to explore the trade apprenticeship opportunities available for this year, highlighting pathways in various industries and helping you to make the right decision.

How Many Hinges Does A Fire Door Need?

Hinges are essential hardware components for fire doors, ensuring smooth door operation and helping to maintain the door's integrity during a fire. Having the correct number of hinges fitted to fire doors ensures fire safety standards are met and the safety of occupants is prioritised. This guide will detail how many hinges a fire door needs, the role they play in ensuring compliance, the importance of fire door hinge maintenance, and the common mistakes to avoid.

Fire Door Intumescent Strip Regulations UK: Does a Fire Door Need Them?

UK fire doors require intumescent strips to maintain the door’s integrity, ensure compliance with regulations, and keep occupants safe and protected. They play an incredibly important role, sealing gaps to restrict the spread of fire and smoke, making them essential for effective fire and smoke containment. If you’re unsure of the requirements for intumescent strips, we’re here to help, outlining the fire door intumescent strip regulations you need to be aware of to stay compliant.

Smart Storage Systems for 2026: Adding Value to Every Project

Outfitting properties with smart and efficient storage systems is essential to optimise space and solve common organisation challenges in small and cluttered areas. We’ll explore the storage you should consider for your client projects, including garage, wardrobe, and bedroom solutions to ensure a functional and cohesive layout is achieved.

Why Should Fire Doors Be Kept Closed

Fire doors are an important component of any buildings fire protection system, preventing the spread of smoke and flames in the event of a fire. Keeping internal fire doors closed is essential to maximise safety and security, giving occupants vital extra minutes to evacuate safely. We’ll explore the reasons why it’s essential to keep fire doors closed, helping you stay compliant, ensuring people and property are protected.

Types of PPE and Why Is It Important?

The importance of PPE should be understood when carrying out a range of jobs to reduce risks and ensure compliance with safety standards. By being fully aware of the varying types of PPE available, you’ll be able to find the correct protective gear suitable for your project.

How to protect your hearing at work

A life in the trades often involves spending long periods around loud equipment or in noisy work environments. Our recent research found that this is taking its toll, with one in five (21%) tradespeople experiencing hearing problems.

Most common break-in points in your home and how to protect them

While the number of number of recorded burglaries in the UK has been steadily declining over the past 20 years, it is still a common occurrence. According to Statista¹, 275,919 burglaries occurred in England and Wales in the last year alone.