Adoption of forensic marking remains low, FMB urges the government to lift the cost burden on small builders and renovation work on Richard Hammond's home put on hold
Less than 20% of tradespeople use forensic marking to protect their tools — that’s according to a report from Fix Radio.
Adoption remains low, even though 7 out of 10 tradespeople see the technology as an effective way to combat tool theft.
Over the last two years, there has been a concerted effort to get marking kits into tradespeople’s hands.
But 38% of survey respondents still said they were unaware of forensic marking or tool registration schemes.
Builders also complained that forensic marking kits were expensive and time-consuming to use.
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The government must do more to lift the cost burden on small builders, claims the FMB.
Increases in material prices, energy costs and National Insurance contributions have held back local builders.
The trade body also urged the government to look at ways to expand the retrofit sector and kickstart housebuilding.
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Former Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond will have to share his new home with a rare breed of bats that have halted renovation plans.
The 56-year-old had wanted to add a padel court and a garage for his car collection to the historic property in Abergavenny.
Hammond now plans to apply for the appropriate licences to continue work.
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