New research has revealed the problems that UK tradespeople face when asking for payment for work, with two thirds (66 per cent) saying customers or contractors had disputed or withheld payment within the last 12 months. The study, conducted by metals4U, asked tradespeople how often they experience problems with payment for work, as well as…
The Electrical Distributors’ Association (EDA) and EDA Affiliate Solution Provider Sharp-aX Computer Systems Ltd have announced the successful integration of the award-winning EDATA data pool with Sharp-aX’s software. Integrating the data pool with the essential software that electrical wholesalers depend on to drive their businesses is a strategic priority, as Richard Appleton, Head of Digitalisation…
Mental health continues to be an area of concern across the trade industry, with two construction workers taking their own lives every working day across the UK and Ireland. This is according to the construction charity the Lighthouse Charity, which has aimed to help shine the spotlight on how vital it is for tradespeople to…
The highly anticipated LiGHT Expo London returned for its fourth consecutive and increasingly successful year. As the UK’s only dedicated high-end lighting exhibition, LiGHT 25 once again welcomed thousands of visitors to the Business Design Centre in London. Over two days, the 19th and 20th of November, the exhibition centre was transformed into a creative…
A joint investigation by The Ladder Association and T&R Test Research Centre has uncovered alarming safety failings among telescopic ladders sold in the UK -particularly those purchased from online marketplaces supplied by unknown or third-party vendors. Telescopic ladders have become increasingly popular thanks to their compact, lightweight, and adjustable design. However, of the 18 ladders…
FireAngel, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of smoke, heat and carbon monoxide alarms, has strengthened its wholesaler focus through National Account Manager Nick Atkinson, who joined the business earlier this year to drive engagement with national and independent wholesalers across the UK. Nick brings a wealth of trade experience in the electrical wholesale and…
In an ONS survey held before this week’s contentious Autumn Budget, fewer transport & storage companies said they are expecting an increase in turnover in December than any comparable sector, while a surprise 10.9% reduced the price of their services in October. This was significantly more than any other business sector, says the home delivery…
Growing fire safety industry body Fire Aware is spelling out the benefits of raising standards in the industry in the interests of protecting people. As its membership grows, the organisation is sending a message to the fire safety industry supply chain – think about your duty of care and your moral responsibility. Gavin Skelly, Fire…
With colder weather on the horizon and forecasts warning of an ‘Arctic blast’ set to freeze parts of the UK later this winter, leading ladder and access solutions specialist Werner is urging tradespeople to act now to ensure they’re ready for the additional challenges that come with working at height at winter. According to the…
Industry voices warn that looming tax rises in the Autumn Budget are piling pressure on material costs, supply chains, and builder confidence. With the Autumn Budget 2025 fast approaching on 26th November, the UK construction supply chain is entering a phase of heightened uncertainty as concerns of potential tax hikes could choke off growth just…
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