Scruffs – working together with tradies for 20 years

Scruffs has been working side-by-side with tradespeople for 20 years and its reputation is hard earned. Launched in 2003, Scruffs brought a game-changing ‘one price fits all’ buy and sell proposition to the market with the launch of Scruffs Safety Boots. The standout name and high-impact marketing drove huge brand awareness. In 2004, after a […]

Scotland’s young sparks awarded SJIB Apprentices of the Year

Two young electricians have been recognised for their exceptional talent in the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) Apprentice of the Year Awards, in conjunction with Edmundson Electrical. John Baxter proudly lifted the 2023 trophy after impressing the judges, while fellow Ben Wardrop received the 2022 award in recognition of his achievements, with both also being […]

ARMD provides tool theft solution for tradespeople

Reheat has found a powerful ally in ARMD, a service designed to protect tradespeople from the rising threat of tool theft. The heart of Reheat’s success lies in the tools used by its engineers, which like most tradespeople, makes them a prime target for thieves. “Tools are our livelihood, and I think heating and plumbing […]

Survey reveals top five reasons for hiring an electrician

New research has revealed the most important factors when selecting and hiring a tradesperson to complete a job. The survey, which was commissioned by BigChange, highlights the importance of customer service, with word of mouth recommendations and positive online reviews coming out as the top two considerations for customers. Interestingly, when asked which platforms they […]

Toolstation launches latest catalogue with deals and products

Toolstation has launched its latest catalogue offering new offers and products at amazing value to help customers conquer any job. The catalogue will be available in all 550+ Toolstation stores across the UK. To celebrate the launch, colleagues have been supporting tradespeople by hand-delivering the new catalogue to hard-to-reach local construction sites in London and across the […]

Eight essential tips to protect your van and tools

If you’re working as a tradesperson or courier and take pride in your van, the last thing you want to deal with, is the stress of someone breaking into your vehicle, especially when your van is a lifeline for everyday work. Van theft isn’t uncommon. In fact, recent research reveals that there were over 40,000 […]

Fergus launches new plans to help trade businesses

Fergus has announced the launch of two new, simpler plans designed to help all trade businesses, from start-ups to sole traders, all the way through to growing businesses with multiple subbies on the tools. The introduction of the new ‘Fergus Essentials’ and ‘Fergus Pro’ options for the job management software that gives hours of free […]

UK electricians reach semi-final of Screwfix Top Tradesperson award

Two electricians, James Cheeseman, from Chelmsford, and Ryan Donnelly, from Glasgow, have reached the semi-finals of Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2023. James, 41, who owns JSC Electrical and Smart Home, has been working in the trade for 17 years. Working across Essex, his business focuses on smart home technology installations. He is passionate about delivering the […]

66% of UK trades will have to cancel work due to workforce shortages this year

New research from UK find-a-tradesperson platform, Rated People has revealed the impact of labour shortages on the construction industry in 2023. Almost two in three (63%) UK trades say they’re struggling with workforce shortages this year and 66% say they are having to cancel work as a result. Rated People interviewed more than 2,000 tradespeople […]

Fix Radio advances as Britain’s fastest-growing broadcaster

Fix Radio has the fastest growing national radio station in the UK, registering an increase in listeners by nearly 250% since its national launch in May last year. The builders station had a weekly reach of 295,109 tradespeople between September 2022 and February 2023. This comes as the latest figures from RAJAR revealed that BBC Radio 2 lost a million […]