Incidents of repeat tool theft are becoming a worrying trend for tradespeople — that’s according to research from NFU Mutual. The survey of 500 tradespeople suggests that more than seven out of ten were hit by tool thieves in the last year, and of those 48% were raided on multiple occasions. Today, more than 350 trade vans are expected to drive in convoy through London as part of a go-slow protest organised by Trades United. The demonstrators want to raise the issue of tool theft and restrict the sale of second hand tools. --- A review of the Construction Industry Training Board has called for a fundamental reset. The review led by construction consultant Mark Farmer, also recommended that the CITB merge with its sister body the Engineering Construction Industry Training Body. Although the government immediately rejected the idea of the merger, a committee will be set up to consider the rest of Farmer’s suggestions. --- A joiner who has been off work ill for the last two and a half years, is trying to raise £55,000 for life-changing medical treatment in Mexico. Graham Mackay, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis last year, has already sold his work van to raise money for the life-changing stem cell treatment. The 48-year-old joiner told his local paper that he will do “whatever it takes to get to Mexico.” To donate click here. --- To listen to the construction news please click below
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