News & Blogs
This is where we share the stories behind the work.
Our news and blogs bring you closer to the people, projects and partnerships that power Band of Builders. From project updates and fundraising campaigns to industry collaborations, wellbeing initiatives and volunteer stories, this is where you can see the difference being made across the UK construction community.
You will find real experiences, lessons learned, and the voices of construction workers, families, volunteers and supporters who are part of our journey. Every update reflects our mission to support construction workers and their families through practical help, financial support and wellbeing services.
Check back regularly to see how, together, we are turning challenges into positive change.
News
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Band of builders give ‘new chapter’ to motor neurone disease sufferer
6 September 2018VIEW DETAILSA kind-hearted group of tradesmen and women have given a fellow builder suffering from Motor Neurone Disease a “new…
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Band of builders gives new garden to motor neurone disease sufferer
2 August 2018VIEW DETAILSKind tradesmen and women from across the country are uniting to help transform the home and garden of a…
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Band of Builders hit Wales to help toddler with rare incurable skin condition
11 May 2018VIEW DETAILSA toddler born with an incurable skin condition is the latest person to get help from the Band of…
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Band of Builders brave ‘Beast From The East’ to renovate home of sick girl
5 March 2018VIEW DETAILSMore than 60 builders spent a week battling against sub-zero temperatures to transform the home of a sick little…
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Terminally ill father-of-three hails kindness of Band of Builders
11 November 2017VIEW DETAILSA father of three diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour has spoken of his gratitude to a group of…
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Special school ‘overwhelmed’ by brand new sensory garden built by tradesmen from across the country
3 September 2017VIEW DETAILSChildren, parents and teachers at a special school whose fundraising honesty box was stolen by a callous thief have…
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Band of Builders’ founder scoops national award
7 July 2017VIEW DETAILSBand of Builders founder Addam Smith has scooped a national award, winning £50,000 worth of building materials to put…
OUR BLOGS
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BOB ATTENDS FIRST PARLIAMENTARY MEETING FOR TRADESPEOPLE
13 July 2026VIEW DETAILSPicture L-R; Gavin Crane and Amanda Martin MP Our CEO, Gavin Crane, explains why attending the inaugural parliamentary meeting…
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Working In Hot Weather: Staying Safe On Site During The Summer Heatwave
2 July 2026VIEW DETAILSWorking outdoors during a heatwave can be far more challenging than it first appears. As temperatures continue to climb across…
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Building Change Together Throughout Volunteers Week
1 June 2026VIEW DETAILSVolunteers Week (1st–7th June) is a chance to recognise the people who give their time, skills and energy to support…
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Taking Steps That Make A Real Difference This National Walking Month
27 May 2026VIEW DETAILSNational Walking Month is a great reminder of the power of simple movement, time outdoors and setting personal challenges. Throughout…
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Mental Health In Construction: Supporting Each Other During Mental Health Awareness Week
11 May 2026VIEW DETAILSMental Health Awareness Week (11th–17th May) is an important moment to reflect on mental health in construction and the pressures…
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STRESS AWARENESS MONTH: SUPPORTING CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WHEN PRESSURE BUILDS
10 April 2026VIEW DETAILSStress Awareness Month is an important moment to pause, reflect and recognise how pressure can affect our day-to-day lives. Throughout…
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DEBT AWARENESS WEEK: PROVIDING SUPPORT WITH DEBT WHEN IT MATTERS MOST
18 March 2026VIEW DETAILSDebt Awareness Week shines a light on the realities many people face and the importance of accessible support with debt….
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EMERGENCY FINANCIAL SUPPORT THAT MAKES A REAL DIFFERENCE
10 February 2026VIEW DETAILSWhen a crisis hits, emergency financial support can be the difference between stability and spiralling hardship. At Band of Builders,…
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THE CRISIS AND RESILIENCE FUND: SUPPORTING CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WHEN IT MATTERS MOST
21 January 2026VIEW DETAILSJanuary can be an incredibly heavy month. For many construction workers, the new year doesn’t arrive with a fresh start,…
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BOB WELCOMES NEW WORKPLACE SUICIDE PREVENTION STANDARD
1 December 2025VIEW DETAILSBand of Builders (BoB) has welcomed the publication of BS 30480, the UK’s first British Standard dedicated to addressing the…
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TEEN WITH RARE INCURABLE DISEASE THANKS BOB VOLUNTEERS FOR GARDEN MAKEOVER
17 October 2025VIEW DETAILSA teenager from Rotherham with an incurable disease has spoken of her joy at setting foot in the garden of…
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GARDEN MAKEOVER WILL BRING FAMILY “MORE MEMORIES”
2 September 2025VIEW DETAILSA young Halesowen family have thanked volunteers from Band of Builders (BoB) who helped transform their back garden into a…
