The industries with the biggest gender gap revealed
New research has revealed that electricians, plumbers and carpenters are the construction roles with the biggest gap between male and female workers. Following the news that female representation has reached a record high of 15.8% in construction, ahead of Women in Construction Week, new research analysed different roles in the industry to compare the expected […]
Unicrimp updates cable accessories catalogue
Unicrimp, part of the Scolmore Group of companies, has produced a new catalogue to showcase its comprehensive range of cable accessories products. Available to download now from the Unicrimp website or via the Scolmore Group App, the catalogue brings together recently launched and existing products to provide a comprehensive and valuable resource for wholesalers, specifiers, […]
One in five UK tradespeople suffer hearing problems due to work
According to new research commissioned for Tinnitus Awareness Week (5-11 February), 21% of tradespeople have hearing problems due to their work. The study by IronmongeryDirect surveyed workers across the nation to reveal the scale of hearing problems in the industry and how many people are taking the necessary precautions to protect themselves. As well as those […]
Customer behaviour causes tradespeople to walk away
According to research from Direct Line, 47% of tradespeople say they have walked away from a job due to a customer’s behaviour. The study revealed the average value of each job walked away from was £1,062. Four in 10 (41%) tradespeople report arguments with customers because of their behaviour, with the most common issue being late […]
UK locations most in demand of tradespeople revealed
The ongoing shortage of tradespeople in the UK is all too familiar. Yet a recent survey by Markel Direct, the specialist insurer of tradespeople, has unveiled the full extent of the issue. The study established that 46% of UK homeowners struggled to hire a tradesperson for their projects or repairs. The principal reasons cited include: ‘no […]
New service to help home improvement SMEs resolve complaints
Qure Group has launched a new complaint resolution service which provides an off-the-shelf route to resolve customer disagreements. For use by SMEs and sole traders in the home improvement and renewable energy sectors, the Complaint Assist package uses the same tried and tested methods of complaint resolution previously only available to larger organisations. “Using an […]
Get advanced protection with Carhartt’s Michigan S1P safety boots
Carhartt’s Michigan Rugged Flex S1P Mid-cut Safety Boot (F700909) has been designed for hard-working tradespeople who refuse to compromise on protection or comfort. With a sneaker-inspired design, the Michigan safety boot blends advanced safety and smart design features with lightweight materials, setting a whole new standard in occupational safety in dry environments. This shoe has […]
Yule love the all-new Screwfix Christmas jumper
With the festive season just around the corner, Screwfix has launched its very own Christmas jumper for tradespeople and serious DIYers looking to add some fun to their wardrobes this year. For the first time ever, Screwfix customers can buy a tool-themed colourful Christmas jumper with 100% of the proceeds from all sales going to […]
Data reveals electricians have the biggest hourly gender pay gap
With the UK requiring a million new tradespeople to keep up with demand over the next decade, Magnet Trade has highlighted the importance of closing the gender pay gap, as the demand for women in the self-employed trade industry increases. Magnet Trade analysed ONS data, and information from The Association of Independent Professionals and the […]
How electricians can leverage social media to promote their business
New research by BigChange has revealed that nearly a third of Brits (27%) have selected a tradesperson or business because of their social media presence, which means business owners should be considering social media more than ever before. Nearly 40% of Gen Z are now using TikTok or Instagram as their primary search engine over Google, […]