£40 million worth of tools were stolen in 2024 A tool theft was reported to the police on average every 21 minutes 25,525 tool thefts were reported in 2024 Tool theft fell by 18 per cent nationwide in 2024 Almost four in five (79 per cent) of tradespeople have experienced theft of tools at some…
Residents in 74 homes are having their lives changed and bills reduced thanks to ground source heat pumps (GSHP) in Appledore and Charing. The £2.2m scheme is the first time that Ashford Borough Council has installed GSHP heating systems in its residential properties. The scheme is part of a bigger drive by the council to…
Less than 1 per cent of employees in the skilled work trade reported stress, anxiety and depression last year In total, approximately 776,000 workers suffered from work-related stress, depression or anxiety last year – that’s around 2,260 cases per 100,000 employees – according to data from HSE. But the skilled trade industry reported the fewest…
Lloyd’s Register Foundation is investing £15 million to establish the Centre. Initial reports published by the Centre suggest occupational safety and health (OSH) practitioners need better evidence on cost-effective interventions to reduce the three million annual death toll of global workplace harm. £2 million is available now for researchers to apply to help fill the…
On The Tools, the UK’s largest online construction community, is proud to announce a new sector partnership with City Electrical Factors (CEF) – the UK’s leading electrical wholesaler – in a shared mission to better support and celebrate the UK’s electrical workforce. With a network of nearly twice as many distribution outlets as their nearest…
New JTL Report & First-of-its-Kind Projection Model Warn of Declining Workforce, Threatening Government’s Infrastructure and Clean Energy Goals A new report from JTL, Powering the Future: Securing a Skilled Electrical Workforce to Deliver Growth, reveals a critical shortfall in England’s electrical workforce—one that could jeopardise delivery of major housing, clean energy, infrastructure and AI projects….
Survey reveals families are shaping the future of EV travel, as InstaVolt’s Winchester Superhub sets the standard for child-friendly charging stops This International Family Day, InstaVolt is spotlighting the changing expectations of EV-driving families, with a recent Censuswide survey commissioned by InstaVolt of 1,000 nationwide EV drivers, revealing that over 80 per cent actively seek…
A pioneering approach is being launched to streamline energy planning and data sharing for local authorities across London. The new ‘Share Once’ project which has been warmly welcomed by the Greater London Authority (GLA), provides fast access to high quality data to accelerate boroughs’ environmental enhancements. The project by the GLA and UK Power Networks, pools…
On Sunday, 11th May 2025, a dedicated group of industry experts, podcast hosts, and mental health advocates embarked on a powerful journey during the early hours to raise awareness for mental health in the construction industry. “The Climb from Darkness” involved a challenging ascent of Mount Snowdon through the darkness to reach the summit at…
From 12 to 18 May 2025, the UK will come together to mark Mental Health Awareness Week, an annual campaign designed to shine a light on mental health and well-being. This year, the Mental Health Foundation has chosen the theme of ‘Community’, a topic that resonates deeply with individuals, businesses and organisations across the country—including…