The University Vocational Awards Council (UVAC) is urging the government to ringfence its planned Growth and Skills Levy funding of higher and degree apprenticeships, to tackle the rising skills gap impacting engineering employers. Latest figures* reveal that businesses are more dependent than ever on funded apprenticeship programmes between levels 4-7, which have experienced a 9…
A Powerful Opening to a Groundbreaking Day of Technical Excellence in Lighting The Lighting Industry Association (LIA) is proud to announce Ricky Nuttall as the keynote speaker for the inaugural TECH-X: Technical Excellence Conference, taking place on Wednesday 10th September 2025 at Convene, 133 Houndsditch in the City of London. A former firefighter, mental health…
Leicester College is constructing a new Electrotechnical Workshop and Test and Inspection Lab at its Freemen’s Park Campus in the city. The new facility will provide T Level, Technical Level 2, and evening Level 2 and 3 programme learners with greater exposure to a broader range of industry-standard materials, tools and equipment, significantly enhancing their…
As one of the building automation sector’s leading drivers of better female representation, the Building Controls Industry Association’s (BCIA) Young Engineers Network (YEN) recently co-hosted the Together We Engineer event – a thought-provoking discussion on empowering women and the next generation. Organised by the YEN and the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) Women…
According to data from MCS, the UK’s quality mark for small-scale renewables such as solar panels and heat pumps, there were a record 170,000 certified renewable installations in the first six months of 2025. This is a 37 per cent increase on the equivalent period last year, and a 33 per cent increase on the…
Flagship mechanical and electrical engineering specialist, Salko UK, is ramping up its operations across the UK’s nuclear sector as it expands its team of security-cleared professionals active on high-priority sites. The Yorkshire-based firm, which recently marked 25 years in business, currently has 20 technical professionals with specialist clearance to work on nuclear power plants –…
Three finalists have made it to the last stage of the 50th anniversary ECA Edmundson Apprentice of the Year Award. They are: Ewan Forsythe – Michael Nugent (ES) Ltd Gary Hall – Dalkia Engineering Ltd Jack Hawkins – Camelot Electrical Ltd The judging panel met with the shortlisted candidates at ECA’s (Electrical Contractors’ Association) offices…
The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) is reinforcing the vital importance of ongoing skills development for all engineers, contractors, and operatives involved in the selection, installation, operation, and maintenance of pump systems across UK industry. With pumping systems playing a critical role in sectors ranging from construction and water management to energy, manufacturing, and processing,…
Shaun Fletcher, a much-loved electrician, tragically died by suicide in December 2023 after an ongoing battle with mental ill health. The 44-year-old husband and father was in the process of completing a house renovation, which was being carried out to make the home more accessible for their son Toby, who was born with complex health…
Average Brit Reported 5 DIY Disasters in Last Year… Costing Over £1,500 Tradespeople are increasingly being called upon to rectify DIY disasters across the UK, with 1 in 4 trades professionals revealing they are regularly needed to fix amateur repair attempts. New research from commercial insurance broker Premierline also shows almost three quarters of Brits…