Al Murad has boosted productivity across its multi-site operation by upgrading to GenetiQ Cloud. A long-standing customer since 2018, the retailer has relied on GenetiQ On-Premise (previously known as Intact iQ) to support its operations has now completed this latest upgrade as the next step in modernising its ERP capability. The move was delivered through…
Tridonic, a global leader in lighting technology, is proud to announce it has been named Manufacturer of the Year (over £25 million) at the 2026 Inside Media Made in the North East Awards. The winners were unveiled during a prestigious black-tie gala dinner held on 26 March 2026 at the Hilton Newcastle Gateshead. This accolade…
Lucent Lighting have supplied architectural lighting solutions to the Goldwin London flagship store on Broadwick Street in Soho, helping to shape a refined retail environment where architecture and light combine to create an immersive customer experience. Located in the heart of one of London’s most vibrant creative districts, the store blends contemporary retail design with…
A simple dashboard warning light could end up costing van drivers far more than they realise, according to insurance experts. Research by van insurance experts at Quotezone.co.uk warns that ignoring a service light may not only be dangerous, and lead to expensive repair costs, but could also invalidate insurance. Insurers could refuse to pay out if an…
The long-awaited Future Homes Standard (FHS) has now been published, with the Government confirming that from March 2027 new homes will need to move away from fossil-fuel-based heating to achieve compliance. Neal Herbert, Managing Director at GTC, says: “The sector needed clarity from Government that new homes will no longer use fossil fuel for heating….
Picture a self-employed electrician based in South London. Two vans, a small team, a steady mix of domestic rewires and commercial fitouts, and a turnover nudging £180,000 a year. Exactly the kind of contractor the electrical industry depends on. And also, without anyone having explicitly decided this, paying a hidden tax that larger corporate competitors…
A temporary EV charging installation deployed by Kalema E-Mobility and CTEK, an Official Technical Partner for the Falun 2027 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, successfully demonstrated pop-up EV charging at the recent Cross County World Cup test event in Sweden. The installation featuring 25 dual-outlet CTEK CC3 charge points, enabling up to 50 EVs to…
Efficient site management is a crucial factor in the success of any business that operates in physical spaces, from construction sites to warehouses and commercial facilities. Across the UK, businesses are under increasing pressure to deliver projects faster, reduce costs, and meet higher safety and environmental standards. By improving how sites are managed, companies can…
IMSERV, a leading UK provider of metering and energy data services, has signed an agreement to acquire SP Dataserve, the commercial metering and data business previously associated with ScottishPower. The acquisition strengthens IMSERV’s capabilities in metering and data services and expands its presence in Scotland and the north of the UK, adding scale, expertise and regional depth to its existing operations. It…
Civil engineering costs are set to rise by 14% over the next five years to 4Q2030, while tender prices for civil engineering work are expected to increase by 22% over the same period, according to the latest forecast from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS). Dr David Crosthwaite, chief economist at BCIS, said: “Indicators at…