Construction ‘must do more’ to support neurodiverse tradespeople
With October marking ADHD Awareness Month, Patricia Gardiner, Trades Expert for Trade Direct Insurance, outlines the barriers neurodiverse tradespeople still face and how the sector can adapt to better support them Tradies are significantly more likely to be neurodiverse than the general population. Research has found that whilst an estimated 15-20% of Brits are neurodiverse, […]
Liberty Wines cuts energy costs with solar installation
Liberty Wines says it has reduced its electricity costs by £86,480 in 10 months following the installation of a rooftop solar system at its warehouse in Basingstoke. The 521kWp installation was designed and installed by Insight Energy using SolarEdge technology and supplies power to both the warehouse and the company’s electric vehicle fleet. According to […]
‘Many tradespeople still leaving tools in vehicles overnight’
For tradespeople across the UK, tool theft is more than just an inconvenience; it can bring work to a halt and rack up thousands in replacement costs. Tempcover, a temporary business van insurance company, carried out a survey of 500 UK tradespeople to explore how concerned they are about tool theft, what impact it can […]
‘Half of van thefts happen on the job’
Summer is a busy time for tradespeople, with vans often left parked for long stretches. When a van is stolen, it’s not just the vehicle that’s lost; it’s valuable tools and crucial work time too. A recent survey of over 500 tradespeople revealed that 33% have experienced van theft in the past two years, and […]
New ESR guidance to support landlords with finding experts
The Electrical Safety Roundtable (ESR), an industry forum uniting electrical safety experts with the goal of improving electrical safety, has launched new guidance entitled How to Find a Competent & Qualified Person for Landlord Electrical Safety Checks. The guidance, published on 30 June, is a checklist that aims to support landlords in finding a competent […]
The five most costly problems tradespeople face
With most of the UK experiencing the impact of the cost-of-living crisis, it is important that unexpected costs are avoided where possible. However, those working in skilled trades face several challenges in their roles which pose a financial threat. Rob Rees, Divisional Director of Markel Direct, a specialist insurer of tradespeople, highlights the five costliest […]
Quotezone issues social media warning to tradespeople
Motoring insurance experts from Quotezone are urging tradespeople to avoid posting pictures of work vans and equipment online due to the fact that thieves are using social media to target them for their valuable tools and equipment. Four in five burglars use social media to find and select potential victims, making those posting online easy […]
ARMD urges trade to protect their van and tools this winter
ARMD has warned the industry that as darker winter evenings draw in, tool theft increases dramatically. In fact, looking at the insurance claims made by the trade, the winter months are the busiest months for insurance claims by tradespeople who have fallen victim to tool theft. “Winter provides the veil of darkness thieves use to break […]
Eight essential tips to protect your van and tools
If you’re working as a tradesperson or courier and take pride in your van, the last thing you want to deal with, is the stress of someone breaking into your vehicle, especially when your van is a lifeline for everyday work. Van theft isn’t uncommon. In fact, recent research reveals that there were over 40,000 […]
ARMD agree anti-tool theft partnership with IBMG
ARMD and the Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG) have entered a partnership that looks set to protect more tradespeople from the terrible effects of tool theft. The partnership will bring ARMD’s all-in-one smart van alarm, tracker and insurance package to IBMG’s builder customers, offering a solution that proactively prevents theft in the first place and […]