Toolstation has launched a collection of new and exclusive offers available via the Toolstation Club, providing members with great value product discounts and external business benefits. As a Club member, customers will be able to take advantage of a 90 per cent subscription discount for smart accounting software QuickBooks. Designed to help small businesses and…
92 per cent of specifiers say manufacturers need to provide more sustainability performance information about their products Nearly half of specifiers (46 per cent) and 52 per cent of architects will only select manufacturers with better-than-average sustainability credentials. Despite being the top two priorities for specifiers, environmental performance and embodied carbon data are missing from…
Signify and Climate Group urge policymakers and businesses to unlock Negawatts—the untapped potential of energy savings through efficiency—to meet projected 34 percent rise in energy demand by 2050. Focusing on lighting alone could save €600 billion annually and 1,402 TWh of electricity, equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of India. In support of COP28 goals,…
New research shows 82 per cent of UK consumers unconvinced about retrofit benefits, while construction professionals remain optimistic New research from the Building Services Research and Intelligence Association (BSRIA), highlights a significant confidence gap between construction professionals and the general public regarding the effectiveness of building retrofits. BSRIA commissioned a study of 2,000 UK homeowners…
Following the success of the new categories introduced last year, we’re excited to unveil two brand-new contractor-focused categories for this year: Contractor of the Year – Community Involvement Contractor of the Year – Staff Development (including Apprenticeships) The Community Involvement category celebrates contractors who actively contribute to social good, fostering stronger local ties and enhancing…
Over 500 UK Power Networks employees took part in the 2025 Royal Ramble, a 20-mile charity walk, bigger and better than ever before. Participants walked a combined total of over 10,000 miles through central London, raising a staggering £88,100 for The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) charity on Friday 23 May. Walkers started their ramble…
Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today launched its first Impact Building in Dubai as part of its new Impact Buildings Program. As the world’s most sustainable company, Schneider Electric’s Impact Buildings Program aims to drive sustainability through its own global commercial real estate using best in class…
The offering, available through the Toolstation Club, will give trades access to a comprehensive range of insurance tailored to their needs- Toolstation, one of the UK’s largest suppliers of tools, accessories and building supplies, has partnered with Superscript, the digital insurance broker, to provide Toolstation customers with access to a new insurance offering. The partnership…
Each year, key stakeholders from across the emergency lighting supply chain gather to discuss upcoming changes affecting the sector. This year, The Lighting Industry Association (The LIA), is delighted to announce that its keynote speaker headlining its 2025 programme will be Simon Weston CBE. Simon is a British Army veteran renowned for his charity work…
Simpro, a leading provider of business management software for trade contractors, today released UK-specific insights from its Trades Outlook report, revealing emerging trends shaping the future of the UK trades sector. The analysis highlights the dominance of electrical trades in the UK market and underscores how digital tools and financial solutions are evolving to meet…