Fitting the wrong disc to an angle grinder is one of the most common causes of serious injury on UK construction sites. This 2026 guide covers every abrasive disc type used in construction and fabrication: cutting discs for metal, stainless and stone, grinding discs, flap discs, wire brushes, and 225mm hook and loop sanding discs.
A practical guide comparing straight shank and SDS Plus masonry drill bit sets, helping UK trade buyers choose the correct JCP set for their drill and application.
Choosing the right safety boots involves more than meeting compliance. This guide covers the full CMT Group safety footwear range across S1P, S3, S3S and S5 ratings, comparing 14 models including non-metallic boots, waterproof wellingtons, chemical resistant options and thigh and chest waders. Use the comparison table and specification selector to find the correct boot for your environment.
Improve comfort, hygiene and compliance across construction, utilities and logistics. CMT Group supplies specification-led safety footwear accessories with next-day UK delivery via our own fleet.
Not all work bags are built for site conditions. This guide covers the three bag types used across UK construction, infrastructure and industrial environments. Hi-vis rucksacks for visibility, jumbo kit bags for capacity, and PVC holdalls for organisation and weather resistance, and explains how to match each to role, load and environment.
All three HSS jobber drill bit sets run from 1.0mm to 10.0mm, but steel grade, increment steps and case construction separate them significantly. This guide explains which set belongs in a workshop, a site van or a fabrication bay, and why specifying wrong costs more than the price difference between any of them.
Choosing the wrong jigsaw blade costs time, money, and blades. This guide cuts through the noise for UK Construction Sites, covering everything from blade construction and TPI to material matching and practical kit recommendations. Whether you are cutting framing softwood, hardwood with embedded nails, or box section steel, you will find the right blade specification and the reasoning behind it, with the complete MAXTEC range compared.
Choosing the wrong reciprocating saw blade costs time, money, and blades. This guide covers everything UK trade professionals need to know: bi-metal vs HCS construction, TPI selection by material and thickness, blade length for access conditions, and a full side-by-side comparison of the complete MAXTEC range across eight blade variants. Whether you are an electrician cutting conduit, a plumber cutting steel pipe, or a demolition contractor tearing through structural timber, find the right blade in under 60 seconds.
Wrong thread, wrong shank, blunt pilot drill, three arbor mistakes that ruin holesaws and waste site time. This guide covers hex shank arbor specification, thread sizes, pilot drill maintenance and trade-specific selection for electricians, plumbers, joiners and heating engineers.
Most site sprayers fail because they are specified by price rather than by application. Seal material, tank construction, pressure output and chemical compatibility determine whether a sprayer works or breaks, and the real cost of failure is labour, materials and rework. This guide covers the four main sprayer types used on UK construction sites and maps each to the correct task.
A complete guide to workwear PPE for UK construction sites. Covers softshell jackets, work trousers, knee protection, disposable coveralls, thermal accessories, and layering strategy, with product recommendations for each role and environment.
With billions in new government funding directed at UK road repairs, demand for pothole repair materials is rising. This step-by-step guide covers the professional repair process used by highways contractors, from preparation and cold lay asphalt filling through to edge sealing, crack treatment and road marking reinstatement, along with the essential materials needed to deliver durable, long-lasting repairs.
