Not all fall arrest connectors are the same. CMT Group explains EN362:2004 classes, locking mechanisms, and which connector is right for your position on site.
Vehicle activated signs are one of the most effective speed reduction tools available to UK construction site managers and local authorities, yet most buyers specify the wrong model. This guide covers how VAS radar detection works, the legal requirements for public and private road installation, the practical difference between amber-only and multicolour models, what integrated data recording means for safety reporting and authority submissions, and a step-by-step installation checklist.
Most contractors own a manual resin applicator gun. Most have also squeezed one to exhaustion halfway through a large anchoring programme. This guide covers the practical differences between battery and manual resin guns: output consistency, operator fatigue, dosatron dosing, and a decision table for UK construction professionals.
Rebar caps are a basic but critical safety measure on construction sites. They’re designed to prevent impalement injuries and ensure compliance with site safety standards.
However, anyone working on-site knows the reality, traditional push-fit rebar caps don’t always stay in place. They fall off, get knocked loose, or disappear altogether, creating ongoing safety risks and added cost.
So why does this happen, and what’s the better solution?
A complete 2026 guide to every drill bit type used on UK construction sites, matched to material, machine, and application for professionals.
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.
