AUDIO NEWS: Tradespeople embrace clean vans, a roofer gets robbed and a plasterer makes a movie
Posted: Friday, April 4th, 2025
Tradespeople are embracing cleaner vans, greener lifestyles and environmentally conscious choices, claims a report from van maker Isuzu. In the national survey, three quarters of tradies reported they took pride in keeping their van clean, while 43% said they actively recycled. Nearly two thirds also claimed they believed that electric vehicles were now more popular among their peers. George Wallis, head of marketing with Isuzu UK said: “it’s clear from the research that there is a new generation of tradespeople in the UK, and they are not afraid to challenge people when they question it.” --- A roofer has been left unable to work after thieves broke into his van and stole his tools, while he was in Tesco for five minutes. Rhys Kefford, owner of Roof2Roof told his local paper he has been left massively out of pocket by the theft which happened in March. Kefford, who lives near Walsgrave said he was now questioning how safe his local area was and didn’t want to leave his van in public anymore. --- A plasterer from Folkestone has just launched his movie on Amazon Prime. 36-year-old Luke Mayers, wrote, produced and directed his gangster flick A Brothers Bond, while working as a spread for free at the locations he used. Mayers, who made the movie for just £15,000, recruited his cast from local Facebook residents’ groups. --- To listen to the construction news please click below.
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