Pascon Utility Connections has celebrated its 25th anniversary with a special event at the company’s headquarters in the West Midlands, bringing together the entire team to mark a quarter-century in business. Staff gathered for a relaxed afternoon featuring wood-fired artisan pizzas, giving colleagues the chance to share stories and reflect on the company’s journey. With…
By Anthony Lowe, GTC Construction Director For years, utility infrastructure sat quietly in the background of residential development. Essential, but not always strategic. Electricity, water, gas, and communications were treated largely as operational tasks to complete before attention moved elsewhere. Success was measured by connection dates and handovers – once the lights and heating came…
Frank Bertie retires as Managing Director at NAPIT. Frank served as Managing Director for two years, following over 32 years as Technical Director. Frank has played a pivotal role in shaping technical excellence at NAPIT, supporting NAPIT members, and helping to raise standards across the industry. From his early days as an apprentice and installer…
The Electrical Times Podcast recently sat down with Dan Griffiths, Technical Operations Manager at the Lighting Industry Association (LIA), to unpack the massive shifts hitting the lighting sector. From navigating complex regulatory updates to understanding the true impact of AI on design, Griffiths shares vital insights for the modern electrical contractor. Watch via the Electrical Times…
The Thames Tideway Tunnel is a £4.6 billion infrastructure project designed to modernise London’s ageing sewer network. As part of the project, several sites along the Thames were expanded to accommodate the additional infrastructure required for the tunnel, creating new riverside public spaces and prompting upgrades to existing lighting assets. At Tyburn Quay and Bazalgette…
GIGATONS, the AI infrastructure platform business pioneering self-powered AI data centers, today announced a strategic global partnership with Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation. The partnership brings together GIGATONS’ proprietary GIGABLOCK™ energy platform with Schneider Electric’s world-class expertise in data center, power, automation and digital infrastructure solutions to…
UK Power Networks has adapted a central London cable route to protect the roots of what is said to be the capital’s “oldest tree.” The famous London plane tree on Cheapside near St. Paul’s Cathedral is said to have been in that very spot since 1855, with some speculating even earlier, in the 18th Century….
Dialight, the world leader in industrial LED lighting innovation, is marking the 30th anniversary of National Safety Month by highlighting how high-performing, industrial-grade LED lighting can help reduce risks, support compliance, and improve overall operational efficiency, particularly in harsh industrial worksites and conditions. National Safety Month, established by the National Safety Council, is a nationwide…
InstaVolt, the UK’s leading ultra-rapid EV charging network, has agreed to acquire 228 charging locations from the GeniePoint network, owned and operated by Equans. The sites, which span Local Authority car parks, motorway, retail and hospitality destinations across the UK, will be rebranded and upgraded to InstaVolt over the next 12 months as the company…
London, UK – After Silver and Gold comes Platinum: the Zumtobel Group has been awarded an EcoVadis Platinum medal for the first time, achieving the highest distinction from the independent sustainability rating platform. The Zumtobel Group has consistently been evaluated by EcoVadis across the entire group since 2016 and has progressed from Silver to Gold…