Segen Ltd., the UK’s leading distributor of renewable energy technologies, has entered into a three-year exclusive partnership with POSTX, an AI-powered logistics and transportation solutions provider, to offer zero-emission deliveries to residential installers in the UK. The announcement follows the success of an award-winning three-month trial of the POSTX service with Segen customer E.ON last…
Ideal Heating has boosted its proposition to the Scottish market with the opening of a new, dedicated training centre near Edinburgh. The facility, in Dalgety Bay, will provide installers in Scotland with easy access to industry-leading courses delivered by Ideal’s Expert Academy training arm. Alongside Expert Academy’s range of boiler courses, the centre will play…
Fatal overturns on MEWPs increased by 50 per cent from January 2021 to December 2023 Instability leading to overturn is one of the top four industry causes of lost time incidents (LTIs) annually The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has launched its Global Safety Campaign for 2025: Stop Overturns – Safety Starts on the Ground!…
Trio discuss the downright dangerous in latest episode of Sparks’ Remarks from Scotland’s largest construction trade association Meter tampering, overloaded sockets and smoking fuse boards are among the horror stories revealed by electricians in the latest episode of the popular Sparks’ Remarks podcast from Scotland’s biggest construction trade association, SELECT. Hosted by award-winning journalist Kim…
The Heat Pump Association (HPA) has teamed up with electrical certification bodies NAPIT and NICEIC to produce comprehensive Guidance for Heat Pump Installers to assist in choosing the appropriate residual current device (RCD) for their projects. In 2024, nearly 100,000 heat pumps were sold in the UK, up 63 per cent from 2023, highlighting the…
Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs)in North Wales and Merseyside, are forecast to pay 13 per cent more in electricity bills next financial year than their counterparts in London – equating to nearly £19,000 more in bills on an average like-for-like basis. The data from Cornwall Insight’s Business Energy Cost Forecast predicts an average SME…
Engineering firms are braced for yet another wave of legal and financial pressures as the forthcoming Employment Rights Bill is set to introduce significant changes to employer obligations later this year. For many companies still contending with tough economic conditions, this latest legislation could be the ‘final blow’ to already struggling businesses in the engineering…
With spring in full swing and summer on the horizon, Jefferson Tools unveils its latest catalogue, packed with trusted tools and equipment to meet seasonal demand. Featuring a host of new products designed to tackle the challenges of the warmer months, this year’s line-up is a must-have for professionals across multiple industries As demand for…
Landlords in Northern Ireland face new fines if they do not comply with new rules to ensure their properties are electrically safe, a charity is warning. New laws for new tenancies will see better protections for people living in the private rental sector, mandating safety checks on the electrical installation of a property, such as…
New research reveals consumers spend £3,000+ annually on property maintenance Checkatrade launches the Home Health Report for consumers to proactively identify maintenance jobs New data from Checkatrade reveals UK consumers are spending an average of £3,403 annually on general property upkeep – opening the door for tradespeople to benefit from a consistent, year-round flow of…