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Glasgow Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Motherwell builder in running for Top Tradesperson title
Martin Daly, 30, has reached the semi-final stage of Screwfix's Top Tradesperson competition. This national contest, now in its 16th year, celebrates outstanding professionals in the trade industry. It aims to recognise tradespeople who demonstrate not only technical excellence, but also professionalism and dedication to their craft. Read More: Public vote opens to name Glasgow's Favourite Business 8 Glasgow eateries named as finalists in prestigious awards Martin, who owns and operates MD Builders Ltd, has worked in the building trade for 13 years. He said: "When I heard that I had been successful in getting to the semi-final stage of the Screwfix Top Tradesperson competition, I was shocked. "It's an honour to compete against such talented individuals, and I'm excited to share my story with the judges. "I'm passionate about the building trade and look forward to showcasing my skills." Martin will now face off against more than 40 other semi-finalists, each presenting their experience and achievements to a panel of judges. Only 10 will go through to the national final, held at Screwfix Live in September. The winner, who will be crowned Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2025, will receive a prize bundle worth £20,000, including tools, technology, and training. Jack Wallace, marketing director at Screwfix, said: "Our search for the UK and Ireland's Top Tradesperson continues to highlight the exceptional talent within the trade industry. "This year's entries have been truly inspiring, and I wish all semi-finalists the best of luck as they compete for this year's title." The winner will join a growing hall of fame that includes 2024 winner Mohammed Rahman, a plumber, and 2023 winner Astrid Arnold. Those interested in learning more about the competition or following the finalists' progress can visit the Screwfix website.
Daily Record
4 days ago
- Business
- Daily Record
Motherwell builder cements semi-final place in Screwfix's search for UK's Top Tradesperson
Martin Daly, 30, who owns MD Builders Ltd, has worked as a builder for 13 years. A builder from Motherwel l has beaten stiff competition to cement a semi-final place in Screwfix's search for the UK's Top Tradesperson. Martin Daly, 30, who owns MD Builders Ltd, has worked as a builder for 13 years. Professionalism and dedication are what set Martin apart from the hundreds of entries from tradespeople across the UK and Ireland. Working in construction gives Martin the opportunity to learn and grow. From mastering new trades to tackling unique challenges like extending a 17th-century building, every project is a journey of transformation and discovery. For Martin it's incredibly fulfilling to enhance a piece of history, witness the process firsthand and see the joy on customers' faces when the work is complete. Martin said: "When I heard that I had been successful in getting to the semi-final stage of the Screwfix Top Tradesperson competition I was shocked. "It's an honour to compete against such talented individuals, and I'm excited to share my story with the judges. "I'm passionate about the building trade and look forward to showcasing my skills." The semi-final stage will see Martin compete against more than 40 other tradespeople, presenting their skills and story to judges from Screwfix. The semi-finalists will be whittled down to just 10 before advancing to the national final at Screwfix Live in September. And it's at Screwfix Live, after being put through their paces by a panel of industry experts, that one winner will be crowned Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2025 and take home a £20,000 trade bundle of tools, tech, and training. This year's successful winner will join the likes of the current Top Tradesperson, plumber Mohammed Rahman, and 2023 winner Astrid Arnold in the growing Screwfix Hall of Fame. Jack Wallace, marketing director at Screwfix, added: "Now in its 16th year, our search for the UK and Ireland's Top Tradesperson continues to highlight the exceptional talent within the trade industry. "This year's entries have been truly inspiring, and I wish all semi-finalists the best of luck as they compete for this year's title."
