Scotland’s largest construction trade association, SELECT, has backed calls for home owners to have their wiring checked by a qualified electrician before buying plug-in solar panels. The electrotechnical body said this week’s alert by Electrical Safety First (ESF) echoes their own concerns about the potential safety issues posed by the photovoltaic (PV) products, which can…
The Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) is pleased to announce a partnership with Ripple Suicide Prevention to mark Suicide Prevention Awareness Month this September. Suicide remains the leading cause of death among men under 50, and those working in the building and construction industry face a risk 3.7 times higher than the national average. Stigma around…
Shenton Group has launched its first apprenticeship programme, creating new opportunities for aspiring engineers to develop the skills, qualifications, and experience needed to build successful careers within the engineering sector. The launch follows one of the most significant investments in the company’s 40-year history, which saw Shenton Group more than double its operational footprint at…
By Matt Nimmons, CEDIA EMEA Managing Director The UK smart home market is worth £3.1 billion but is served by under 4,000 professionals*. Yet many trade professionals still think smart home installations are the exclusive territory of IT specialists or AV engineers. And so, they’re walking away from one of the fastest-growing revenue streams in…
Electrical Safety First has published new guidance for households considering plug-in solar panels, warning that not every home is currently suitable for the technology and urging consumers to have their electrics checked before buying. The charity’s intervention comes amid a growing consumer market for plug-in solar systems, which allow households to generate their own electricity…
Lucent Lighting has supplied architectural luminaires for the refurbishment of 48 Dover Street, a prominent commercial building in the heart of Mayfair, London. The project reimagines the building’s reception through a hospitality-led approach, creating a warmer and more refined arrival experience that reflects the quality of its prestigious Mayfair location. Alongside the complete reception redesign,…
Leading access equipment manufacturer Werner is calling for a greater focus on working at height safety awareness, following the publication of the latest HSE report into deaths and serious injuries in the workplace. The latest Health and Safety Executive (HSE) figures once again highlight the devastating human cost of falls from height, with such incidents…
On 10 September 2026, the Electrical Industries Charity will celebrate 121 years with a 13 kilometre walk through London, bringing together supporters from across the electrical and energy sector to shine a spotlight on mental health and wellbeing. The walk celebrates more than a century of the Charity’s work supporting individuals and families working in…
What do you do when ageing infrastructure, coastal conditions and a previously undetected bat presence all come into play? At Britannia Quay in Cardiff Bay, Acrospire worked with the local Highways team to deliver a heritage lighting upgrade that improves performance, preserves the character of the quay, and responds to environmental constraints, including the city’s…
CEF has achieved ISO 19443 certification, marking an important milestone in the company’s commitment to quality, traceability and operational excellence within the nuclear supply chain. ISO 19443 is the internationally recognised quality management standard developed specifically for organisations supplying products and services important to nuclear safety (ITNS). Building on the principles of ISO 9001, the…