{"id":167,"date":"2016-01-29T16:03:02","date_gmt":"2016-01-29T16:03:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.climadoor.co.uk\/blog\/?p=167"},"modified":"2022-02-18T14:31:27","modified_gmt":"2022-02-18T14:31:27","slug":"the-state-of-the-tradesman-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.climadoor.co.uk\/blog\/the-state-of-the-tradesman-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"The State of the Tradesman Industry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is a shortage of skilled workers in Britain; from plumbers and builders to engineers. Construction and technical companies have blamed the recession for a lack of apprentices and have called on the government and schools to promote trades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite this, demand for workers in this area has never been higher. So, how&#8217;s\u00a0the state of the tradesman industry looking overall?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"625\" height=\"8675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.climadoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/state-tradesmen.png\" alt=\"Tradesman industry infographic\" class=\"wp-image-168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.climadoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/state-tradesmen.png 625w, https:\/\/www.climadoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/state-tradesmen-624x8661.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Back in 2013, <strong>only 7,280 apprentices completed their training<\/strong> across all trades whilst the training body estimates that <strong>35,000 are needed just to meet demand<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Royal Academy of Engineering suggests Britain will need <strong>more than one million new engineers and technicians by 2020<\/strong>. This mean will mean doubling the current annual figure of engineering graduates and apprentices. There is a shortage in all sectors from transport to high-value manufacturing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The construction industry is growing extremely quickly compared to the rest of the economy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>There is an <strong>increased demand of 18% for private housing<\/strong> and <strong>8% for private commercial sector builds<\/strong><\/li><li>Those benefiting most from this are workers such as site managers, engineers, architects and surveyors \u2013 with earnings increasing twice as quickly as the national average<\/li><li>Plumbers in the nation\u2019s capital can now <strong>earn up to \u00a3100,000 a year<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, despite an increase in demand and in pay, why is it that so few apprentices and graduates are coming through in the traditional trade industries?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A recent survey of students aged 14 to 18 years of age (80% male, 20% female to maintain statistical integrity) found that <strong>94% of students were not interested in pursuing a career in the trades<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-don-t-kids-find-trades-cool\"><strong>Why don&#8217;t kids find trades &#8216;cool&#8217;?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>53% said working in trades doesn\u2019t interest them<\/li><li>25% said they were not \u2018mechanically inclined\u2019<\/li><li>24% said they are not good at fixing things<\/li><li>21% said they are not educated enough about the industries<\/li><li>15% didn\u2019t think that trades were \u2018cool\u2019<\/li><li>10% said the trades weren\u2019t high-tech enough<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to this, 54% of young people believed that working in computers led to a better future, 37% believed working in an office gains you more respect and 25% believed that trade jobs were \u2018old-fashioned\u2019. That means fitting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.climadoor.co.uk\/bifold-doors\/internal-bifold-doors\">internal bi-fold doors<\/a> wouldn&#8217;t be too popular at the moment &#8211; can you believe it?!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"is-it-easy-to-find-a-reliable-tradesman-these-days\">Is it easy to find a reliable tradesman these days?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>85% of people think that it\u2019s not easy&nbsp;to find a trusted tradesman<\/li><li>11% of people think it\u2019s not difficult at all, with 5% unsure of the difficulty<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-people-are-finding-tradesmen\"><strong>How people are finding tradesmen<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>81% of tradesmen are personally recommended by a friend or neighbour<\/li><li>79% of people want to know the cost of the work up-front<\/li><li>67% check that a tradesman belongs to a trade association<\/li><li>63% do an online search for reviews<\/li><li>61% check the company or tradesman\u2019s website<\/li><li>59% ensure the tradesman promises a receipt<\/li><li>39% visit a former client\u2019s project\/home to check out work for themselves (if external)<\/li><li>Only 1% of people would not do any checks<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-do-people-hire-tradesmen\"><strong>Why do people hire tradesmen?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>60% of people say that a job is too difficult to complete themselves<\/li><li>53% are seeking a professional finish<\/li><li>28% do not have time to complete a job<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"of-the-tradesmen-hired-by-homeowners-in-the-uk\"><strong>Of the tradesmen hired by homeowners in the UK<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>85% listened carefully to what they required<\/li><li>84% showed up at the agreed time<\/li><li>51% used polite language<\/li><li>39% were older and more experienced<\/li><li>38% took their shoes off at the door<\/li><li>14% used impressive, modern tools<\/li><li>13% used business cards<\/li><li>12% wore branded overalls<\/li><li>4% were younger with more recent training<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tips-for-finding-more-work-as-a-trader\"><strong>Tips for finding more work as a trader<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unfortunately, there is always going to be a relative degree of prejudice when it comes to looking for a skilled tradesman; an older worker may appear more trusted due to their experience. Therefore, especially if you\u2019re younger, it\u2019s essential to do the following things to turn leads into work:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>be attentive; show a genuine interest in their plans<\/li><li>be punctual; show up on time or, preferably, 5 minutes early to every appointment<\/li><li>be polite; refrain from swearing<\/li><li>be courteous; take your shoes off at the door<\/li><li>be organised; write customers a quote quickly \u2013 and make it accurate!<\/li><li>be pro-active; if you\u2019ve done a good job, ask customers if they can leave you a review online<\/li><li>be technological; have a simple but effective website<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whilst it&#8217;s impossible to &#8216;be older&#8217;, acting&nbsp;maturely and dressing smartly can help you to appear more experienced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Things that aren\u2019t as important and could save your business money are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>impressive, modern tools: are they really necessary?<\/li><li>Branded overalls: they\u2019re only going to get dirty, and there isn\u2019t a heavy importance placed on them by homeowners<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Business cards, however, are always essential \u2013 even if it\u2019s not a deciding factor in earning you your current job. Remember \u2013 the biggest number of leads are generated through word-of-mouth \u2013 if they can give your card to someone else that &#8216;liked their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.climadoor.co.uk\/patio-doors\">patio doors<\/a>&#8216; and wants the same doing, you\u2019ve expanded your reach simply by doing a good job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For many people, there is real satisfaction in doing some DIY work yourself which is why we have made handy guides on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.climadoor.co.uk\/external-doors\/article\/how-to-install-an-external-bifold-door\">how to install external bifold doors<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.climadoor.co.uk\/internal-doors\/article\/how-to-fit--adjust-your-internal-doors\">how to fit and install internal doors.<\/a> Another benefit to people doing smaller DIY jobs by themselves is they can save up that additional money for exciting, larger projects!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re a professional tradesman or a DIY enthusiast, you can trust the quality of Climadoor&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.climadoor.co.uk\/internal-doors\">internal doors<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.climadoor.co.uk\/external-doors\">external doors<\/a>. Check out our full range today and if you have any queries, our customer service team is always happy to help so <a href=\"https:\/\/www.climadoor.co.uk\/contact-us\">get in touch<\/a> today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is a shortage of skilled workers in Britain; from plumbers and builders to engineers. Construction and technical companies have blamed the recession for a lack of apprentices and have called on the government and schools to promote trades. Despite this, demand for workers in this area has never been higher. 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