Business models built around the reuse, remanufacture and leasing of luminaires are now driving circularity in the lighting industry. That was the key message from Circular Lighting Live 2026, held in the City of London on 8 October. Organised by Recolight, the lighting industry’s WEEE compliance scheme, the conference showcased projects where light fittings were…
As the built environment looks to reduce its environmental impact, the conversation around sustainable lighting is moving beyond energy efficiency alone. How products are designed, the materials they use, how easily they can be maintained and upgraded, and what happens at the end of their service life are all becoming increasingly important considerations. For LEDVANCE,…
Four engineering and building firms have been appointed to support the roll-out of three new multimillion-pound battery energy storage system (BESS) facilities being built in Scotland and Surrey. The schemes, which total circa £50m and will begin construction over the next 18 months, will be spearheaded by Root-Power, a key developer of BESS facilities to…
Across Greater Manchester, significant investment is accelerating the rollout of on-street charging networks, while Trafford has committed to installing up to 100 new public charge points to make EV ownership more accessible for residents. To support this programme, Amey was seeking a UK manufacturing partner capable of delivering a charging solution that could be adapted…
Schneider Electric has released The Water Crunch Report, revealing how much water resilience is becoming a critical issue for UK businesses and water system decision-makers. One in three (33%) UK business leaders expect water quality or availability to become a serious barrier to operations or growth within the next five years, and a further 37% place…
Complii, one of the UK’s leading providers of building safety and regulatory compliance services, has announced the appointment of Andrew Lewis as Divisional Sales Director – Electrical. An internal promotion, the appointment is a strong example of how Complii invests in the progression of its people, and comes during a period of strong momentum for…
A joint recycling project by lighting manufacturer TRILUX and metal processing specialist OTTO FUCHS has won two awards at the Build Back Better Awards 2026 in London: Platinum and Green. The judges recognised an innovative process that transfors aluminium from old luminaire louvres into new luminaire profiles without remelting. The award ceremony took place on…
Lucent Lighting’s Obscura65 Adjustable Downlight has received both a GOLD and GREEN Award at the Build Back Better Awards, recognising its combination of lighting performance, adaptability and considered approach to circular design. The awards were presented at a special ceremony at Circular Lighting Live at The Minster Building in the City of London, celebrating products…
Growing fire safety leader Fire Aware says there is now nowhere to hide for the duty holders responsible for providing services and products to the built environment. Fire Aware CEO Gavin Skelly declared: “We need to act quickly. Cultural change is starting to happen but not nearly fast enough, and as we approach the tenth…
Partial to a Lime Bike ride to work? Ever wondered if you could cycle 50 miles? UK Power Networks employees put themselves to the test as they took part in the Palace-to-Palace challenge to raise money for The King’s Trust. Setting off at 8am on a misty autumn morning, 36 employees from across the business…