On the Tools

If you’ve ever thought InstallerSHOW could do with a bit more Ibiza, you’re in luck this year. This year, On The Tools will be joining long-term partner CT1 as a guest on stand 5G18, helping turn one of the biggest stands at the show into one of the liveliest spots at the NEC. The partnership […]

One in five tradies admit they don’t ever expect to fully stop working as retirement planning remains an afterthought for many in the industry. New joint-research from commercial insurer NFU Mutual and construction group On The Tools has revealed a gap in future-proofing for tradespeople and how they plan to fund life after leaving the […]

The prestigious 2024 On The Tools Awards took place on Thursday, 21 November, in a ceremony that celebrated the exceptional talent, dedication, and innovation within the UK construction sector. With the generous support of sponsors, the evening recognised tradespeople and professionals making an extraordinary impact on their industry and communities. Lee Wilcox, Co-founder and CEO […]

The Lost City – a new campaign has launched in 10 cities across the UK to remember more than 7,000 construction workers who have died by suicide in the past decade. The UK has missed out on building a city the size of Cardiff due to the mental health crisis in the construction industry, which sees two […]

A new report has revealed that only 45% of the UK public is aware of the skills shortage in construction. UK tradespeople believe that the biggest contributing factor to the skills shortage is a negative perception of working in the industry, with tool theft and the perceived treatment and scarcity of tradeswomen highlighted as aspects […]