Study reveals tradesmen’s trousers are the most swiped for item of clothing on Tinder
A new study from boohooMAN has revealed the most swiped for items of clothing on Tinder, and it’s good news for tradespeople! Using Tinder, the team set up various profiles, each featuring a model wearing a specific item of clothing. The British public were then given seven days to get swiping in order to discover […]
Research shows mental health crisis needs addressing in construction
Toolstation is launching an initiative aimed at those affected by the mental health crisis in the construction industry. The mental health awareness campaign is designed to help equip tradespeople with the tools they need to look after their mental health. The move comes as research commissioned by Toolstation through the On The Tools network shows […]
THE WIRE mental health episode hits the spot with contractors
NICEIC has now responded to the increasing need for mental health support amongst electrical contractors, dedicating an episode of their hit webinar series THE WIRE to the topic. Danny Mouskovias, NICEIC’s Learning Design and Delivery Manager, who led the session, says: “It is a fact, mental illness is a plague that blights our industry more […]
New heat pump training centre opens in the North East
Go Green Training Academy has opened its doors to deliver qualifications in the installation, servicing and maintenance of Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs), helping tradespeople in the area take advantage of growing demand for low carbon, cost-effective heating. Go Green Training is the brainchild of Brian Weir and Lee McCann, who have over 40 years […]
Screwfix puts tradespeople front and centre
Screwfix has unveiled branding that shines a light on the professionalism, skill, and dedication of the nation’s tradespeople. The Choice of Champions puts Screwfix customers (those who fix, build, maintain and repair) at the fore. The campaign includes powerful and authentic portraits of genuine tradespeople to draw attention to their skills, dedication, and strength. Jack […]
Tools that bite! Meet the new KNIPEX Cobra range
The Cobra range from pliers’ specialist, KNIPEX, has long proven to be a favourite with tradespeople. The range now includes versions that will get virtually any job done where pipes and nuts are involved. From working in the smallest of spaces to working safely at height, the KNIPEX Cobra range has a set of pliers […]
‘Light place. Right time’ delivery from ElectricalDirect
ElectricalDirect has expanded its Click & Collect service to offer tradespeople a choice of 6,500 pick up points nationwide. The move forms part of the retailer’s commitment to offering flexible and convenient delivery options for customers on its range of over 12,000 stocked products, including a huge range of lighting solutions. The growing network of […]
Psychologist advice: how to handle tricky conversations about mates’ rates
At some point in their careers, most tradespeople will probably be asked by a friend or family member to do a job at a discounted rate. In fact, recent research by ElectricalDirect found that UK electricians get asked for mates’ rates five times a year on average, and they typically offer a 40% saving on […]
Self-employed electricians saw rise in earnings at start of 2022
The cost of hiring self-employed electricians during the seasonally slow start to the new year increased by 2% in 2022, according to the construction industry’s biggest payroll provider. Electrical contractors earned an average of £985 per week in January, compared to £965 during the same period in 2021. Month-on-month earnings usually decline in January as […]
Four in five UK tradespeople could recycle more of their waste
More than four in five (83%) UK tradespeople say they could recycle more of their work waste, but don’t because they aren’t confident on the rules and regulations, new research has found. The study by IronmongeryDirect found that almost nine in 10 (87%) tradespeople feel uncertain about waste management laws. In fact, the vast majority […]