Brits are forking out up to £75k to gets pros to fix their DIY disasters
Brits may have the best of intentions when it comes to DIY, but their home renovation efforts could leave them out of pocket by as much as £75,000, according to new research. A new study by Selco Builders Warehouse investigated how often tradespeople get called out to fix a home improvement or repair that’s gone […]
Makita sheds even more light
Makita has launched two new cordless work lights, compatible with both 40VMax XGT and 18V LXT batteries. The perfect onsite companions, the ML005 and ML009 benefit from a compact design and are IP65 certified dust and water resistant. The ML005 40VMax XGT Cordless Worklight has three brightness settings, delivering up to 3,600LM and offers approximately […]
Welcome back to Screwfix Live 2022!
Screwfix Live 2022 has opened its doors and is pleased to welcome customers to Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre until 25th September 2022. With more than 170 brands under one roof, the free-to-enter show is the chance for tradespeople, DIY enthusiasts and families to enjoy live product demonstrations, competitions, giveaways and at least 10% […]
Time and money stop tradespeople from pursuing further training
Almost half (45%) of UK tradespeople want to do additional training but are unable to do so because of barriers like time and finances. In line with the Festival of Learning (September), an awareness event designed to celebrate lifelong learning, IronmongeryDirect surveyed trade workers from across the nation to reveal the appetite for professional development. […]
International Week of Happiness at Work – electricians enjoy their jobs
For International Week of Happiness at Work (19-25th September) – an event that promotes the importance of job satisfaction – research has found that 63% of UK electricians enjoy what they do. Furthermore, the study by IronmongeryDirect found that 58% are proud of their jobs, 27% are happy with their work-life balance, and 41% are […]
Electrician praise penalty: women are more likely to suffer poor mental health
As over two-thirds of female employees feel they deserve more recognition, how can more be done in the electrical industry to meet female employees’ recognition needs? According to a recent study, female employees are suffering from a ‘praise penalty’ at work. Female employees are 34% more likely than their male counterparts to experience mental health […]
Rated People campaigns for a more diverse trades industry
Ahead of ‘National Tradesmen Day’ (16 September 2022) – a day that was created to celebrate incredible people working in trade professions – the find-a-tradesperson platform, Rated People, highlights the need for more inclusive language to break down stereotypes and encourage more people into trade careers. Researchers at Rated People interviewed 3,000 UK residents, tradespeople […]
Big Red Construction joins forces with the Big Brew
Big Red Construction has become the headline sponsor of this year’s Big Brew campaign, which encourages construction industry workers and tradespeople to come together over a cuppa to support one another and remove the taboo around mental health in the sector. Big Red Construction was only founded just over five years ago and already has […]
KNIPEX launches tool cases and kits brochure
KNIPEX has launched a new downloadable brochure featuring its much sought-after tool cases and kits. The brochure looks at the stylish range which features five models, each offering a myriad of configurations and options, and an ideal balance between an attractive design and plenty of storage space. The KNIPEX tool cases have a sturdy construction […]
Toolstation offers Everyday Great Value to customers
Toolstation has launched its latest catalogue in stores and online, offering a wide array of new products, brands, and offers at amazing value, aiming to help customers save money on trade-quality products during a challenging period of rising costs. Online, on the app and in store, Toolstation will be supporting customers by showcasing its Everyday […]