Tool theft is plaguing the construction industry with more than half of builders in the UK having had their tools stolen,

Tool theft is plaguing the construction industry with more than half of builders in the UK having had their tools stolen, according to new research by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB)

The key results from the FMB’s research into tool theft are as follows:

·         More than half (51%) of UK builders have had tools stolen;

   46% had their side panel or door broken/pierced and prised open;

  23% had their windows smashed and doors opened from dashboard;

22% had their locks picked.
The most common preventative measures builders take in order to limit tool theft include:
Bringing their tools inside at night (19%);

  Installing extra locks in the van (19%)

  Parking against a wall (18%);
Marking tools with an address, phone number or painting them a special colour (9%);

Parking in an area not visible from the road (9%);

 Installing CCTV and advertise its use (7%);

  Installing extra alarm systems in the van (7%);

Registering serial numbers of tools on an online database (7%). 

More than half (51%!) of builders have had their tools stolen, which means you are now in the minority if you haven’t. With only 19% of builders installing extra locks on their vans, a massive 81% of builders are vulnerable to having their vans attacked and tools stolen. An investment in extra locks will potentially save you thousands, as well as not having to deal with the stress tool theft causes.  For just £115.00 per door + VAT, VCL can help you protect your vans and tools with our Thatcham rated deadlocks. It is likely that if the thief see’s the deadlocks, they will move on to the next van without protection. With Van theft on the rise, and manufacturers doing nothing to prevent it, it is vitally important to invest in extra security measures for your van.


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