Tag: trades

New apprentices

Tradespeople say apprentices are the future, but only a fifth hire one

Apprentices are crucial to tackle the skills shortage, the new research from omnichannel retailer ...

Makita’s new products: Powering construction

Makita UK has expanded its powerful XGT 40VMax range of products and machines with ...

simPRO signs up as a Founding Member of SELECT’s new Associate Membership Scheme

simPRO has become one of the first Associate Members of SELECT, Scotland’s largest construction ...

The UK

Electricians rank in the top five paid trades across the UK

There has been a massive shortage of skilled trade workers across the UK, leaving ...

Two in five UK tradespeople suffer from work-related pain every week 

A study by Jacuzzi, the hot tub and hydrotherapy specialists, surveyed Brits from a ...

Fix Radio discusses how mental health is impacting the trades sector 

As the nation was forced to spend more time at home due to sequential periods ...

Which?

Schneider Electric partners with Which? to support electricians

Schneider Electric has partnered with Which? to support electricians across the UK. The partnership will ...

Earnings for electricians hit highest level since start of pandemic

Earnings for self-employed electricians have reached the highest level since the start of the ...

Thorn Lighting signs up as founding member of SELECT’s new scheme

Thorn Lighting has become one of the first Associate Members of SELECT, Scotland’s largest ...

Bad weather

Top tips for staying safe whilst working in bad weather

Bad weather can be a nightmare for those working in construction or trades, causing ...