On July 4th, nearly 200 tradeswomen gathered in Camden for WIT 2025 (Women Installers Together) — the UK’s only event run by tradeswomen, for tradeswomen. Now an annual highlight in the industry calendar, WIT brings together women from across the skilled trades, supported entirely by our fantastic sponsors. The feedback is in — and aside from a few…
Baxi has re-enforced its commitment to the next generation of HVAC engineers with a 4-year principal Sponsorship of World Skills UK. The announcement comes on the heels of World Youth Skills Day on 15th July, and builds on Baxi’s existing partnership with not-for-profit organisation Primary Engineer to bring STEM into the classroom and inspire the…
The UK’s new scheme to mandate rooftop solar panels on new homes is a positive development for net zero, but without proper grid monitoring, modelling and investment, it risks technical issues and hampers fair access to clean energy. The Government’s plans to mandate rooftop solar panels for all new-build homes under the upcoming Future Homes…
Signify’s connected sports floodlighting meets the highest quality FIFA standards This recognises Signify as an industry leader in relation to the technical standards for floodlights Signify floodlighting optimizes player, fan, broadcasting and viewer experience at matches and tournaments Signify , the world leader in lighting has been selected as Preferred Provider for floodlights by the…
Leading Awarding Organisation, LCL Awards, has launched a new qualification designed to provide experienced domestic electricians with a clear and credible pathway to formal recognition, including ‘Gold Card’ status and entry onto a relevant Competent Persons Scheme (CPS). The Level 3 Award in Electrotechnical Work in Dwellings Experienced Worker Qualification (DEWQ) will shortly be available…
To help installers adapt to evolving regulations and energy efficiency standards in the UK heating market, Baxi is promoting BPEC’s low temperature heating course. Available now, the course aims to give heating engineers the knowledge needed to work successfully with low-temperature heating systems – an increasingly important capability for installers. Government backing for low-temperature technologies…
Domestic Electricians who have qualified via the Domestic Electrician apprenticeship or Experienced Worker Assessment will soon have a new training route to broaden their skillset and become recognised as an Installation/Maintenance Electrician. The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership (TESP) is currently working with awarding organisations and NET on a process that will involve Domestic Electricians completing a…
Online searches for heat pump engineer roles have risen 29 per cent in the last year, with thermal insulation engineers up 28 per cent Heat pump installations in UK homes have surged 145 per cent since 2020, driving demand for specialist installers Solar panel coverage has increased by 129 per cent since 2021, creating more…
The electrical industry faces a critical skills shortage, with thousands of positions remaining unfilled across the UK. But for every challenge, there are individuals ready to step up and power the future. Carhartt’s NexGen Ambassador campaign wanted to identify two exceptional young electricians who embody the determination, skill and work ethic that defines the trades…
Leading British ventilation manufacturer has welcomed the Government’s recent publication of ‘Awaab’s Law: Draft guidance for social landlords’, following Awaab’s Law being laid out in front of Parliament on 25 June 2025. With phase 1 of the law set to take effect on 27 October 2025, the draft guidance marks a critical step in helping…