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- Hand Tools 210
- Tool Tethering 73
- Groundwork Tools 157
- Groundwork Equipment 108
- Measuring & Marking 59
- Plant & Machinery 41
Hand & Groundworking Tools
CMT Group has been supplying contractors tools and groundworks equipment to UK construction teams for over 10 years, supporting some of the largest construction and infrastructure projects across the country. Our range covers over 100 specific tooling products including hand tools, groundwork tools, tool tethering safety systems, measuring and marking equipment, groundwork equipment, and plant and machinery — everything a groundworker or site team needs across every stage of a construction project.
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As specialists in the construction industry, we understand at every level what tools and equipment are needed on site, and we stock a great range to cover all possible tasks. Whether you need groundwork basics and hand tools, measuring and marking equipment, plant and machinery, or tool tethering safety equipment for working at height, we stock a comprehensive selection to choose from, and we never compromise on quality regardless of budget.
- ✓ Over 10 years supplying tools to major UK construction projects
- ✓ More than 100 specific tooling products in stock
- ✓ Hand tools, groundwork tools, and site essentials
- ✓ Tool tethering safety systems for working at height
- ✓ Measuring and marking equipment for setting out and precision work
- ✓ Plant and machinery for groundworks and heavy site operations
- ✓ Contractor-grade quality across every product category
- ✓ Bulk supply with same-day and next-day UK delivery available
What Are Groundworks Tools?
Groundworks tools are the equipment used in the early and preparatory stages of construction to prepare land, lay foundations, and support infrastructure development. Groundwork is the foundation of any construction project, and the quality of the groundwork directly affects every stage of the build above it. Groundworkers use shovels, rakes, tampers, and specialist digging tools for excavation and material handling, concreting tools for foundation and slab work, and measuring and marking equipment for accurate setting out.
Beyond groundwork tools, construction teams require hand tools for a wide range of tasks across the full build programme, from carpentry and fixing to maintenance and finishing. Tool tethering equipment is increasingly required on sites where tools are used at height, preventing dropped objects and meeting increasingly stringent site safety standards. Plant and machinery covers the heavier equipment needed for mixing, compaction, cutting, and material handling that cannot be done efficiently by hand.
Contractors Tools by Category
Our range covers the full toolkit needed across every stage of a UK construction project.
Hand Tools
A comprehensive range of contractor-grade hand tools for construction, maintenance, and site use. Includes hammers, saws, screwdrivers, pliers, spanners, levels, and specialist tools for every trade. Built for repeated heavy use on active construction sites.
Hammers and striking · Cutting and sawing · Levelling · Fixing and fastening
Tool Tethering
Tool tethering safety systems for working at height, including tethering kits, lanyards, tether shanks, anchor points, and tool bags. Prevents dropped objects and helps meet site safety requirements and working at height regulations on scaffolding, elevated platforms, and rooftop work.
Lanyards and tethers · Anchor points · Kits · Working at height
Groundwork Tools
Specialist groundwork tools for excavation, material handling, and site preparation. Includes shovels, spades, forks, rakes, pickaxes, sledgehammers, and tampers for foundation work, drainage installation, and general civils groundwork tasks.
Excavation · Material handling · Foundation work · Drainage
Groundwork Equipment
Site equipment for groundwork operations including wheelbarrows, water containers, fuel cans, brooms and brushes, sprayers, mortar tubs and mixing equipment. Supporting the material handling, mixing, and site maintenance tasks that keep groundwork operations running efficiently.
Wheelbarrows · Mixing and mortar · Water and fuel · Site maintenance
Measuring and Marking
Measuring and marking tools for accurate setting out and site work. Includes tape measures, laser levels, chalk lines, string lines, line marking paint, measuring wheels, and anti-skid sheets. Essential for dimensional accuracy across all construction and civils projects.
Tape measures · Laser levels · Setting out · Line marking
Plant and Machinery
Plant and machinery for heavy-duty site operations including rollers, rammers and compactors, mixers, cut-off saws, pressure washers, sub pumps, and power tools. For the larger-scale groundwork and civils tasks that require powered equipment rather than hand tools.
Compaction · Mixing · Cut-off saws · Pumps and pressure washing
Choosing the Right Contractors Tools
Selecting the right tools for a construction project depends on the scale of the work, the site environment, and the materials being worked with. Groundworkers require robust tools capable of handling soil, concrete, and aggregates in demanding outdoor conditions. Site safety requirements, including tool tethering for work at height, must also be considered when specifying the full tool kit for a project.
Contractor-grade tools are designed to withstand repeated heavy use across the duration of a construction project, offering significantly longer service life and more reliable performance compared to DIY-grade equivalents. Investing in the correct specification of tool for each task reduces replacement costs, minimises downtime caused by tool failure, and ensures consistent results across demanding environments. CMT Group supplies over 100 specific tooling products, so whatever the task, our team can help identify the right tool for the job.
Contractors Tools and Groundworks Equipment Supplier for UK Construction
Contractors tools and groundworks equipment play a critical role across construction, civil engineering, and infrastructure projects, where durability and performance directly impact project timelines and costs. From excavation and groundwork preparation to measuring and marking, plant operations, and site safety through tool tethering, the right tools help maintain productivity, reduce downtime, and deliver consistent results across demanding site environments.
CMT Group has been a trusted contractor tools supplier for over 10 years, supporting groundworkers, site managers, and procurement teams with a comprehensive range of over 100 products. Our range is built to meet the demands of modern UK construction projects, and our team is available to advise on tooling requirements for any project scale or application. You can also find our Complete Guide to Groundworks in the CMT blog, covering groundwork basics, terminology, and best practice for construction teams.
Frequently asked questions
What are groundworks tools used for?
Groundworks tools are used to prepare land and carry out the foundation work that underpins construction and infrastructure projects. This includes excavation with shovels, spades, and pickaxes, material handling with forks and rakes, foundation and slab work with concreting tools, drainage installation, and surface preparation. Groundwork is the first and most critical stage of any build, and using the right tools ensures the work is completed accurately and efficiently.
What is tool tethering and when is it required?
Tool tethering is a safety system that attaches tools to the worker or to a fixed anchor point using a lanyard or tether, preventing tools from falling if dropped during work at height. It is required on construction sites where tools are used on scaffolding, elevated work platforms, or any location where a dropped tool could cause injury to people below. Many main contractors and principal contractors now mandate tool tethering as part of their site safety requirements, and it is covered under the Working at Height Regulations 2005.
Why use contractor-grade tools rather than standard tools?
Contractor-grade tools are designed and manufactured for repeated heavy use in demanding site conditions over the course of a construction project. They use stronger materials, more durable fixings, and better-quality components than DIY-grade equivalents, which translates into longer service life, fewer replacements, less downtime from tool failure, and more reliable performance under load. For a busy construction site where tools are used continuously across multiple shifts, the difference in quality and durability is significant.
Can I bulk order tools for a construction project?
Yes. CMT Group supplies contractors tools in bulk for construction and infrastructure projects of all scales. Our strong UK stockholding across over 100 tooling products means we can fulfil large orders quickly, and our team can assist procurement managers and site managers with full project tool lists. Same-day and next-day delivery is available for urgent site requirements.
Why buy contractors tools from CMT Group?
CMT Group has been supplying contractor-grade tools to UK construction teams for over 10 years, with a proven track record on some of the largest construction and infrastructure projects in the country. Our range of over 100 specific tooling products covers hand tools, groundwork tools, tool tethering, measuring and marking, groundwork equipment, and plant and machinery. We understand what construction sites actually need, and we back that with strong UK stock availability and same-day and next-day delivery.
Hand Tools vs Groundwork Tools: What is the Difference?
The terms hand tools and groundwork tools are often used interchangeably but refer to different categories of site equipment. Hand tools is the broader category, covering any tool operated by hand rather than by power, including hammers, screwdrivers, saws, levels, spanners, and pliers. Hand tools are used across all trades and all stages of a construction project, from groundwork through to finishing.
Groundwork tools are a specific subset of hand tools designed for the excavation, material handling, and foundation work that takes place in the early stages of a construction project. Shovels, spades, mattocks, rakes, forks, and tampers are all groundwork tools. What distinguishes them is their design for working with soil, stone, concrete, and aggregate in outdoor conditions, often requiring longer handles, heavier heads, and more robust construction than general-purpose hand tools. A groundwork team needs both hand tools for general tasks and groundwork-specific tools for the excavation and foundation work that defines their trade.
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Hand & Groundworking Tools
CMT Group has been supplying contractors tools and groundworks equipment to UK construction teams for over 10 years, supporting some of the largest construction and infrastructure projects across the country. Our range covers over 100 specific tooling products including hand tools, groundwork tools, tool tethering safety systems, measuring and marking equipment, groundwork equipment, and plant and machinery — everything a groundworker or site team needs across every stage of a construction project.
Read more Read less
As specialists in the construction industry, we understand at every level what tools and equipment are needed on site, and we stock a great range to cover all possible tasks. Whether you need groundwork basics and hand tools, measuring and marking equipment, plant and machinery, or tool tethering safety equipment for working at height, we stock a comprehensive selection to choose from, and we never compromise on quality regardless of budget.
- ✓ Over 10 years supplying tools to major UK construction projects
- ✓ More than 100 specific tooling products in stock
- ✓ Hand tools, groundwork tools, and site essentials
- ✓ Tool tethering safety systems for working at height
- ✓ Measuring and marking equipment for setting out and precision work
- ✓ Plant and machinery for groundworks and heavy site operations
- ✓ Contractor-grade quality across every product category
- ✓ Bulk supply with same-day and next-day UK delivery available
What Are Groundworks Tools?
Groundworks tools are the equipment used in the early and preparatory stages of construction to prepare land, lay foundations, and support infrastructure development. Groundwork is the foundation of any construction project, and the quality of the groundwork directly affects every stage of the build above it. Groundworkers use shovels, rakes, tampers, and specialist digging tools for excavation and material handling, concreting tools for foundation and slab work, and measuring and marking equipment for accurate setting out.
Beyond groundwork tools, construction teams require hand tools for a wide range of tasks across the full build programme, from carpentry and fixing to maintenance and finishing. Tool tethering equipment is increasingly required on sites where tools are used at height, preventing dropped objects and meeting increasingly stringent site safety standards. Plant and machinery covers the heavier equipment needed for mixing, compaction, cutting, and material handling that cannot be done efficiently by hand.
Contractors Tools by Category
Our range covers the full toolkit needed across every stage of a UK construction project.
Hand Tools
A comprehensive range of contractor-grade hand tools for construction, maintenance, and site use. Includes hammers, saws, screwdrivers, pliers, spanners, levels, and specialist tools for every trade. Built for repeated heavy use on active construction sites.
Hammers and striking · Cutting and sawing · Levelling · Fixing and fastening
Tool Tethering
Tool tethering safety systems for working at height, including tethering kits, lanyards, tether shanks, anchor points, and tool bags. Prevents dropped objects and helps meet site safety requirements and working at height regulations on scaffolding, elevated platforms, and rooftop work.
Lanyards and tethers · Anchor points · Kits · Working at height
Groundwork Tools
Specialist groundwork tools for excavation, material handling, and site preparation. Includes shovels, spades, forks, rakes, pickaxes, sledgehammers, and tampers for foundation work, drainage installation, and general civils groundwork tasks.
Excavation · Material handling · Foundation work · Drainage
Groundwork Equipment
Site equipment for groundwork operations including wheelbarrows, water containers, fuel cans, brooms and brushes, sprayers, mortar tubs and mixing equipment. Supporting the material handling, mixing, and site maintenance tasks that keep groundwork operations running efficiently.
Wheelbarrows · Mixing and mortar · Water and fuel · Site maintenance
Measuring and Marking
Measuring and marking tools for accurate setting out and site work. Includes tape measures, laser levels, chalk lines, string lines, line marking paint, measuring wheels, and anti-skid sheets. Essential for dimensional accuracy across all construction and civils projects.
Tape measures · Laser levels · Setting out · Line marking
Plant and Machinery
Plant and machinery for heavy-duty site operations including rollers, rammers and compactors, mixers, cut-off saws, pressure washers, sub pumps, and power tools. For the larger-scale groundwork and civils tasks that require powered equipment rather than hand tools.
Compaction · Mixing · Cut-off saws · Pumps and pressure washing
Choosing the Right Contractors Tools
Selecting the right tools for a construction project depends on the scale of the work, the site environment, and the materials being worked with. Groundworkers require robust tools capable of handling soil, concrete, and aggregates in demanding outdoor conditions. Site safety requirements, including tool tethering for work at height, must also be considered when specifying the full tool kit for a project.
Contractor-grade tools are designed to withstand repeated heavy use across the duration of a construction project, offering significantly longer service life and more reliable performance compared to DIY-grade equivalents. Investing in the correct specification of tool for each task reduces replacement costs, minimises downtime caused by tool failure, and ensures consistent results across demanding environments. CMT Group supplies over 100 specific tooling products, so whatever the task, our team can help identify the right tool for the job.
Contractors Tools and Groundworks Equipment Supplier for UK Construction
Contractors tools and groundworks equipment play a critical role across construction, civil engineering, and infrastructure projects, where durability and performance directly impact project timelines and costs. From excavation and groundwork preparation to measuring and marking, plant operations, and site safety through tool tethering, the right tools help maintain productivity, reduce downtime, and deliver consistent results across demanding site environments.
CMT Group has been a trusted contractor tools supplier for over 10 years, supporting groundworkers, site managers, and procurement teams with a comprehensive range of over 100 products. Our range is built to meet the demands of modern UK construction projects, and our team is available to advise on tooling requirements for any project scale or application. You can also find our Complete Guide to Groundworks in the CMT blog, covering groundwork basics, terminology, and best practice for construction teams.
Frequently asked questions
What are groundworks tools used for?
Groundworks tools are used to prepare land and carry out the foundation work that underpins construction and infrastructure projects. This includes excavation with shovels, spades, and pickaxes, material handling with forks and rakes, foundation and slab work with concreting tools, drainage installation, and surface preparation. Groundwork is the first and most critical stage of any build, and using the right tools ensures the work is completed accurately and efficiently.
What is tool tethering and when is it required?
Tool tethering is a safety system that attaches tools to the worker or to a fixed anchor point using a lanyard or tether, preventing tools from falling if dropped during work at height. It is required on construction sites where tools are used on scaffolding, elevated work platforms, or any location where a dropped tool could cause injury to people below. Many main contractors and principal contractors now mandate tool tethering as part of their site safety requirements, and it is covered under the Working at Height Regulations 2005.
Why use contractor-grade tools rather than standard tools?
Contractor-grade tools are designed and manufactured for repeated heavy use in demanding site conditions over the course of a construction project. They use stronger materials, more durable fixings, and better-quality components than DIY-grade equivalents, which translates into longer service life, fewer replacements, less downtime from tool failure, and more reliable performance under load. For a busy construction site where tools are used continuously across multiple shifts, the difference in quality and durability is significant.
Can I bulk order tools for a construction project?
Yes. CMT Group supplies contractors tools in bulk for construction and infrastructure projects of all scales. Our strong UK stockholding across over 100 tooling products means we can fulfil large orders quickly, and our team can assist procurement managers and site managers with full project tool lists. Same-day and next-day delivery is available for urgent site requirements.
Why buy contractors tools from CMT Group?
CMT Group has been supplying contractor-grade tools to UK construction teams for over 10 years, with a proven track record on some of the largest construction and infrastructure projects in the country. Our range of over 100 specific tooling products covers hand tools, groundwork tools, tool tethering, measuring and marking, groundwork equipment, and plant and machinery. We understand what construction sites actually need, and we back that with strong UK stock availability and same-day and next-day delivery.
Hand Tools vs Groundwork Tools: What is the Difference?
The terms hand tools and groundwork tools are often used interchangeably but refer to different categories of site equipment. Hand tools is the broader category, covering any tool operated by hand rather than by power, including hammers, screwdrivers, saws, levels, spanners, and pliers. Hand tools are used across all trades and all stages of a construction project, from groundwork through to finishing.
Groundwork tools are a specific subset of hand tools designed for the excavation, material handling, and foundation work that takes place in the early stages of a construction project. Shovels, spades, mattocks, rakes, forks, and tampers are all groundwork tools. What distinguishes them is their design for working with soil, stone, concrete, and aggregate in outdoor conditions, often requiring longer handles, heavier heads, and more robust construction than general-purpose hand tools. A groundwork team needs both hand tools for general tasks and groundwork-specific tools for the excavation and foundation work that defines their trade.
