Electrification specialist REL, a subsidiary of QTS Group, has successfully delivered a new talent development pilot for overhead line workers. The training programme has been designed to upskill the next generation of overhead line equipment construction (OLEC) linesmen and support the long-term future of the sector. It forms part of REL’s plans to tackle the…
Scolmore Group is reinforcing its long-standing commitment to the Tamworth area with the continued development of Scolmore Connect – the company’s dedicated platform designed to bring people, organisations and community-focused initiatives together. The programme reflects Scolmore Group’s broader commitment to social value within the electrical industry, highlighting how manufacturers can play an influential role in…
NICEIC, the UK’s leading certification and training body for the electrical industry, welcomes today’s publication of BS 7671:2018+A4:2026 by The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and British Standards Institution (BSI). In response, NICEIC has outlined a comprehensive package of support and resources, available now, to help electrical contractors understand the changes. Amendment 4 can…
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) together with the British Standards Institution (BSI) have today released Amendment 4 (2026) to the standard Requirements for Electrical Installations (BS 7671:2018) (18th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations), marking the latest update to the UK’s national standard for electrical installation safety. This new amendment reflects the fast-paced evolution of technologies across the sector and introduces substantial changes in areas including stationary secondary batteries, medical locations and Power over…
Leading British manufacturer Ritherdon & Co are launching their newest range of fireproof products, at the premier fire protection industry exhibition. Lancashire headquartered Ritherdon, known for their high-quality electrical enclosures and engineering solutions, will be exhibiting for the first time at The Fire Safety Event, showcasing their growing fire safety product range, including their…
Supply chains are increasingly taking their duty of care for public safety seriously in the interests of protecting people across multiple sectors, according to growing fire safety body Fire Aware. The fire safety organisation is seeing a behavioural change as a wide range of companies large and small start to adopt rigorous processes to ensure…
OMRON Electronic Components Europe is scaling product carbon footprint (PCF) reporting across its portfolio, including popular relay and switch lines. The data helps customers strengthen their supply-chain auditing and prepare for forthcoming EU Digital Product Passports. PCF data is available for a growing number of products, including the G9KB, G6DN, and G9KC relays, and B3SL…
Electricity staff from UK Power Networks are powering up their training for the London Marathon – with one of the company directors aiming to run into the world record books! Sotiris Georgiopoulos, who is an experienced marathon runner, is planning to tackle the 26 miles dressed in full protective safety equipment, hoping to get into…
A free pop-up event for tradespeople will open at Cardiff’s Par 59, for one day only on 30th April. The ‘Advice on Tap’ event, hosted by job management software, Powered Now, promises to bring together tradespeople from across the city. The first-of-its-kind event is designed to create a community for tradespeople, including electricians, who often…
Lighting is one of the fastest ways to reduce energy use and carbon emissions, but only data-driven, connected solutions deliver long-term results. As the UK government announces a £1bn investment in NHS decarbonisation, it is clear that energy-efficient, connected lighting is no longer a “nice-to-have” feature; it has become a strategic, measurable part of net…