AUDIO NEWS: Tradespeople happy to use telematics and Band of Builders completes latest project
Posted: Thursday, August 7th, 2025
Nearly two thirds of tradespeople are in favour of using telematics technology to reduce their insurance premiums. The survey of 1,000 tradies by Zego, found that 70% of those aged between 18-and-24-years-old were enthusiastic about installing a ‘black box’ to track their driving behaviour. Nearly three quarters those between 25-and-34 years-old were also happy to share data if it meant reducing their premiums. Between 2023 and 2024, van insurance increased by as much as 25%. But since the start of this year, van insurance prices have come down by nearly 5%. --- Band of Builders has completed a house renovation for a Norfolk widow and mother of six. Over 12 days, a team of more than 40 volunteers completed work, including installing a sensory bedroom and wet-room for her 16-year-old quadriplegic son. Sarah Fletcher’s husband, an electrician, took his own life on Christmas Eve leaving the renovation work unfinished. With the house now complete, Sarah said her family can now begin to heal. --- Barratt Redrow is offering buyers two years of free electricity if they share data on their use of the property’s eco-technology. The pilot scheme, put together with British Gas is open to just ten buyers on a development in Lincolnshire. The initial scheme is part of a wider partnership due to rollout this year. --- To listen to the construction news please click below
Trending Stories
-
Being a plumber, electrician and gardener is the best way to stop AI taking your job
If you want to avoid artificial intelligence taking over your job in the future, learn a trade
-
Essex electrician has roundabout signs rejected
A sparkie’s bid to sponsor signs on two roundabouts has been refused by planning chiefs who described them as “clutter”
-
Barbie caused a ‘worldwide’ shortage of pink paint
Barbie needed so much fluorescent pink paint that it caused a worldwide supply shortage for an entire company
-
Builders find body of man murdered in the 1960s and buried in back garden
A woman who bought a South London house was left horrified after builders discovered the body of a man murdered in the 1960s and buried in her garden 14 months after she moved in
-
'Government insulation scheme ruined my home'
A home-owner said his flat has been ruined by black mould caused by a government "green" insulation schem
Comments
Add a comment