A quarter of people who participated in the research said they’ve actively skipped appointments or worried about booking a GP appointment because they find it hard to take time off work.

Despite 87% saying they’re able to do their job better if they feel fitter, 40% said they struggle to find time to exercise, 26% said they don’t do any physical activity outside of working hours, and 29% said their job makes it hard to eat a healthy diet.

While 87% said they know it’s essential to take care of your mental health, 40% said they find it hard to relax and unwind.

The Jewson Trade Trends Report 2024 clearly shows what hundreds of professional tradespeople across the UK are worried about, from health and wellbeing to the economic landscape, tool theft, the industry’s skills shortage, and sustainability demands arising from incoming legislation on builds.

The latest annual report, which summarises the views of more than 500 general builders and specialist tradespeople across the UK is available to the industry on the Jewson website.

Helene Bradley, communications director for STARK Building Materials UK, said: "As a business, we’re transforming to provide the biggest product range, availability, expertise and friendly, reliable service to our customers, every day. A key part of our commitment to customers and the local communities we serve is to know what matters most to them and help wherever we can.

“The Jewson Trade Trends Report 2024 highlights just how difficult it is for people working in building and construction to look after themselves properly – physically, mentally and commercially.”