Team Valley based Access Training has added to its training team with the appointment of a senior trainer and industry expert in response to the increasing demand for fire, security and emergency systems apprenticeships in the region. Access currently has 50 apprentices on the Fire, Security and Emergency Systems Apprenticeship, working toward their professional qualification…
Harvard Power Systems Limited has been recently formed following the purchase of IP and related assets of the company Harvard Technology Limited to re-establish sales of the popular Harvard LED drivers and LED light-sources. Now part of Gallant Lighting, a global group of companies, the new Harvard business will operate from its sales and engineering…
There are a host of challenges that electrical contractors face in running their companies. Benjamin Dyer of Powered Now looks at one of them – dealing with VAT. The definition of VAT VAT is “Value Added Tax”. This is a tax which every business with sales over £85,000 must add to their sales invoices. For…
NAPIT has today announced the acquisition of Stroma’s Installer Certification Limited. The acquisition will result in NAPIT taking over and operating the Stroma installer activities in the building services and building fabric sectors. The transaction will strengthen NAPIT’s commitment to continuously raise standards and safety within the construction industry and Stroma’s aim to focus on…
Weekly earnings for self-employed electrical contractors continued to grow last month, according to the latest figures released by Hudson Contract. Analysis of July payroll data for more than 2,200 construction companies in England and Wales reveals a month-on-month rise of 1.1 per cent to a weekly average of £1,130. This is equivalent to an annual…
Screwfix Live 2019 registrations are now open with all customers getting at least 10% off everything at the show and a free gift*. The largest trade and DIY show in Farnborough will open on the 27th of September at Farnborough International Exhibition Centre. The hugely popular event is set to attract thousands of people once…
Tradespeople who have been victims of tool theft are having to replace up to £5,000 worth of tools and can lose up to two days of vital earnings, impacting both their professional and personal lives, a Screwfix survey has found. After conducting research amongst their customers, 46% of respondents stated they have had their tools…
The Joint Industry Board for the Electrical Contracting Industry (JIB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jay Parmar as its new Chief Executive. Jay takes up the post on 1st October 2019 and will replace Steve Brawley following his retirement after 11 years in the role. Previously Director of Policy and Membership at the…
A series of leading bodies from across the fire, emergency and security systems sector are now supporting this year’s FSA Awards, which are currently open to nominations from the entire industry. In addition to ECA and SELECT, who are partnering on the FSA Awards, the industry bodies now supporting the awards are as follows: BAFE…
Scotland’s leading trade body for the electrical industry has warned that new fire safety regulations under consideration by the UK government could undermine existing qualifications that currently ensure contractors are qualified and competent to carry out work in their field. In its response to the ‘Building A Safer Future’ consultation, which relates to buildings above…
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