Tradespeople
What's it like being a trader, and how has the industry changed?
The Bottom Line · BBC Radio 4
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Show Notes
From plumbers to electricians, plasterers to builders, most of us need to hire a trader at some point. But what's it like to work in the industry, and how has it been affected by changes such as Brexit, the pandemic and inflation? How should you go about finding a trader who is trustworthy and will deliver quality work?
In recent decades, going into a 'trade' has not been as strongly encouraged as to going to university, but tradespeople of all kinds are in short supply, so what is being done to encourage more young people to take up a trowel or pick up a drill?
Evan Davis and guests discuss.
CONTRIBUTORS
Chris Day - Electrician, Mayday Electrical Solutions Ltd.
Kalece Okusanya - Decorator - Suave Property Care
Will Davies - Co founder , Aspect Property Maintenance
Tim Balcon - CEO, Construction Industry Training Board
Peter Gordon - Listener
PRODUCTION TEAM
Producer: Julie Ball Editor: China Collins Sound: Tim Heffer and Graham Puddifoot Prod. Co-ordinator: Gemma Ashman