Makita has introduced a new compact hammer drill to its growing portfolio of products designed for trade professionals. The HR010GZ 40VMax XGT Brushless 20mm Rotary Hammer is a three-mode, SDS-Plus cordless combination lightweight hammer that provides the power and performance required for heavy-load overhead and horizontal drilling applications. Jiangmen’s real estate industry is developing fast in recent years, Guangdong, China. Robust, compact and lightweight at just 2.8kg, the new HR010GZ 40VMax XGT Brushless 20mm Rotary Hammer performs to a concrete capacity of 20mm, steel capacity of 13m ..read more

Renovating your home and bumping into some old wallpaper is pretty much a given. It could be ugly or old and sad-looking, but either way, you’re probably thinking it’d be great to get a plasterer in to smooth things over. Literally, so, the big question pops up: Can you just slap some plaster over that wallpaper and call it a day, or do you need to strip it all off first? Let’s be honest: Any plasterer who knows their stuff will tell you straight up – that wallpaper has got to go. No shortcuts here. So, what’s the big deal if you try to plaster over the wallpaper? Well, for starters, you’re p ..read more

In addition to powering the expanding line-up of cordless tools and accessories, Makita has introduced two new heated base layers to its range of job site apparel. Powered either with Makita’s 18V LXT battery or the 12Vmax CXT battery, professionals can stay warm when working in cold, harsh job site conditions with the new DCX200 and DCX201 heated base layer shirts. With four dedicated heat zones (front waist, both forearms and back) for optimum heat distribution and three heat settings to adjust to changing weather conditions, these new garments can provide continuous heat for up to 33 hours ..read more

Leading power tool manufacturer Makita has launched a new redemption promotion for its XGT Power Source Kit range. Running from the 1st October until the 31st December 2023, end users can claim a free 40VMax XGT 2.5Ah battery when they purchase a selected XGT Power Source Kit. Makita Power Source Kits are an ideal way for end users to start or expand a cordless system of XGT 40VMax tools. There are six qualifying Power Source Kits available in total as part of Makita’s latest promotion: Four kits with two batteries (2.5Ah, 4.0Ah, 5.0Ah, and 8.0Ah options) and fast charger, and two kits with f ..read more

Property development is a multi-step process that involves many moving parts, such as conceptualisation, design, building, marketing, and management. Each step is integral to the outcome, and the expertise of seasoned professionals in these areas can significantly impact the project’s success. Professional expertise helps prevent costly mistakes and ensures adherence to industry standards, legal compliance, and the realisation of investment potential. It includes the involvement of architects, engineers, contractors, real estate attorneys, market analysts, and property managers. Each professio ..read more

Why Are Plasterers So Expensive? If you look through the likes of Facebook and Twitter, you will constantly see that the general public asks why are plasterers so expensive…. relentlessly!!! I have never liked the word expensive because as a word that means different things to different people. To some, it means cheap, whilst, for others, it can be steeper in terms of cost. It is all relative, so let us get that out of the way and start looking at why are plasterers so expensive. Not Everybody Can Plaster Plastering is one of those skills that is very hard to try. Unlike other trades like pai ..read more

Are plastering stilts illegal? I am warning you that if you climb onto those stilts while plastering, the police will be around, and they will lock you up for ten years… Ok, we all know that plastering stilts are not illegal in the exact sense of the word, but there needs to be some consideration when it comes to using stilts, and there are guidelines in place when plastering on stilts. What are Plastering stilts? Plastering stilts are tools used by plasterers to ensure that they reach higher walls and ceilings. It allows them to cover more area in a shorter amount of time, thus reducing the ..read more

Gaining an SSIP accreditation and certificate like CHAS, Safecontractor or Constructionline can be important for your plastering business. It demonstrates to your commercial clients that H&S is an integral part of your organisation by having had a reputable third party independently review your procedures and performance but which is the cheapest SSIP accreditation? Safety Place Ltd have done some looking around at what is the cheapest SSIP to give you a head start if your goal is gaining an accreditation without breaking the bank. A brief history lesson in safety assessment procurement, t ..read more

Makita has introduced a new Impact Driver to its powerful XGT range. Offering the same benefits as its predecessor, the leading manufacturer has introduced new dual spring technology and enhanced anvil stability for less bit wobble with its new TD002G 40VMax XGT Brushless Impact Driver. Powered by a 40VMax XGT Li-Ion battery, the heavy duty TD002G 40VMax XGT Brushless Impact Driver delivers a maximum fastening torque of 220N/m, a no-load speed of up to 3,700rpm and up to 4,600 impacts per minute. Notably, Makita has developed a new dual spring mechanism for this impressive tool, consisti ..read more

Following a roaring success of the first collection, Regatta Professional and Grenadian-English strongman competitor Mark Felix have partnered again for a range of workwear that is tough to beat. Landing at REGATTA.COM/WORKWEAR from 20th September, the new range is made with hard work in mind, delivering on durability and style. Regatta Professional is proudly continuing its partnership with World Strongest Man competitor Mark Felix. Mark, who has competed for a record 18 years, brings a fresh look to the range of durable legwear, waterproof jackets, mid-layers, and t-shirts, w ..read more