UK Power Networks has added a unique six-digit number and a QR code to almost half a million electricity poles in the East of England as an extra safety precaution. The new labels will direct people on how to report hazards or damaged overhead power lines and to access the latest safety advice. The company,…
56 per cent of UK tradespeople say they love what they do, compared to just 37 per cent across other industries Bricklayers enjoy their work the most of any trade Painter decorators and electricians are proudest of the work they do Tradespeople are significantly more likely to love their jobs than the average working Brit, with over…
A charity that aims to empower disadvantaged communities in Africa with quality IT school resources, has received a donation of over 300 computer items from the UK’s leading specialist ironmongery supplier, IronmongeryDirect and its sister company, electrical supplier, ElectricalDirect. The two companies, part of the Mantuan Group, have donated over 300 items of IT equipment…
One of the UK’s leading builders merchants will bring a £3,000 boost for Rochester charities and community groups when it opens a new branch in the area next month. Selco Builders Warehouse will open the doors to its 72nd UK branch on Anthony’s Way on Medway City Estate on December 6. The opening will create…
A new study from Juniper Research has found the global volume of EV charging sessions, where an EV’s battery is charged using a charging point, will exceed 1.5 billion per annum in 2026, from just 200 million in 2021. This remarkable growth rate of more than 665 per cent over the next five years will be…
Become a Registered Electrician with the ECS and help raise industry standards The Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) is encouraging electricians to help raise standards for installation and maintenance electricians by becoming an ECS Registered Electrician. There are now more than 35,000 Registered Electricians under the scheme, representing more than two-thirds of all ECS gold card…
When the clocks turn back every autumn, sales of site lighting skyrocket – as contractors are suddenly faced with darker evenings, shorter days and less natural light on site. Both contractors and wholesalers alike are often caught unawares by the change (thanks to busy work schedules and the end-of-summer trade counter rush) and as a result find themselves making…
Specialist renewables training provider, GTEC, based in Hawes, North Yorkshire, has launched a new Level 3 qualification covering the installation and maintenance of electric vehicle (EV) charging points in homes, businesses and industrial locations. The course offers a real opportunity for tradespeople working within the electrical sector to exploit the rapid growth of EVs, which is expected…
As Scotland prepares for its second coronavirus cold snap, the Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has urged the sector to focus on health and safety to protect colleagues, customers and families from another winter of discontent. The collective warns that COVID-19 is still a serious threat and vaccinations can only help so much – insisting…
ESP is proud to announce that it has been awarded BAFE (British Approvals for Fire Equipment) accreditation for its fire design service. BAFE is the independent registration body for Third Party Certified fire safety service providers across the UK, and ESP now appears on the National BAFE Fire Safety Register. BAFE manages and maintains a…
