AUDIO NEWS: Pay for subcontractors increases in August and plumbers top list of most queried trade
Posted: Friday, September 20th, 2024
Self-employed subcontractors have enjoyed another bumper month on site in August, with pay packets rising by 1.2% — that’s according to figures from Hudson Contract. However, the 1.6% year-on-year increase seen by many subcontractors, is still behind consumer price inflation during the same period. Those working in the insulation trades saw the strongest growth with earnings rising by over 7% month-on-month. Brickies also did alright, with their monthly earnings up 4.6%. The figures “demonstrate the continued demand for the most highly skilled, safe and productive tradespeople in construction”, said Hudson Contract MD, Ian Anfield. --- Today marks the launch of Heat Pump Week – an initiative by Green TV Media and finance provider, Plug Me In – which aims to raise awareness about the technology among consumers and the industry. Over the course this week, the event will offer a range of opportunities for stakeholders to engage and contribute to the dialogue surrounding heat pump technology. --- Plumbers and locksmiths ‘near me’ are the most searched tradespeople on the web, claims research by Vansdirect. The two trades shared the top honours, each accounting for 18% of all queries for tradespeople. Searches for electricians came next on the list, making up 15% of all queries. --- To listen to the construction news please click below
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