Top tips for staying safe whilst working in bad weather
Bad weather can be a nightmare for those working in construction or trades, causing delays which can increase both the cost and the timeframe for the completion of a project, whilst also making working on site potentially dangerous if appropriate precautions aren’t taken. Recent research by IronmongeryDirect found that the average tradesperson loses £1,300 per year due to […]
YESSS Electrical opens store in Lewisham ahead of 10th anniversary
YESSS Electrical is opening its 98th store in Lewisham, ahead of the company’s 10th anniversary this February. The company has invested £180,000 into the site, preparing a 5,500 sq ft floor and five members of staff for high quality service to the SE postcode. YESSS Electrical supplies a wide range of great value electrical components […]
Rising cost of materials will be the biggest challenge in 2022, say UK electricians
The rising cost of materials will be the most significant challenge facing UK electricians in 2022, according to a new report assessing the confidence of the industry. The study, conducted by ElectricalDirect surveyed electricians about their views on the year ahead and found that, while some are quietly optimistic, they are well aware of the upcoming […]
17th December is the most popular day for tradespeople to be called out
This Friday will be the busiest day of the year for electricians, plumbers and heating engineers to be called out for emergency home repairs, latest research by Toolstation shows. 15% of tradespeople identified it as the most popular day for being called out, as many households start to get prepared for their Christmas festivities and […]
Electricians are the most likely tradespeople to feel proud of their work
Tradespeople are significantly more likely to love their jobs than the average working Brit, with over half saying they really enjoy what they do, according to new research. The study, by IronmongeryDirect, asked UK tradespeople about their level of job satisfaction and found that 56% are happy with their careers, compared to just 37% across all industries. Additionally, […]
CICV Forum insists the industry must keep following COVID-19 measures
As Scotland prepares for its second coronavirus cold snap, the Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has urged the sector to focus on health and safety to protect colleagues, customers and families from another winter of discontent. The collective warns that COVID-19 is still a serious threat and vaccinations can only help so much – insisting […]
Kneepads used by UK electricians to prevent knee pain set for success
Kneepads used by a growing number of UK electricians to prevent knee injuries are proving to be a big hit with American construction workers as their Glasgow-based makers set their sights on doubling the amount that they export to the United States (US) next year. Invented by a University of Strathclyde student, Recoil Kneepads are […]
Majority of tradespeople are victims of tool theft or van crime
The majority (66%) of tradespeople have had their tools stolen or van broken into, a Screwfix survey has found. Nearly two thirds (65%) of tool theft victims have had their tools stolen more than once. And nearly a quarter (24%) said tool theft has had an impact on their business. For one fifth, tool theft […]
Research shows half of UK tradespeople have mental health problems
Nearly half (49%) of UK tradespeople experience mental health problems due to work related issues, a study has found. Coinciding with World Mental Health Day (10th October), the research, by IronmongeryDirect found that nearly three in five (58%) experience some form of mental health problem, such as stress, anxiety or depression, at least once a week. Money worries […]
KNIPEX launches Pliers Wrench XS
The tried and tested KNIPEX Pliers Wrench is now available as an XS version with a length of just 100mm. With a width across flats of up to 21mm, the small all-rounder has a continuous gripping capacity for all common widths, both metric and imperial. The Pliers Wrench XS (86 04 100) is the smallest […]