WISKA UK Ltd has released Behind Every Connection, a short film that pays tribute to the craftsmanship and dedication of electricians. The film highlights the professionals behind every connection—those who bring power, safety, and reliability to homes, businesses, and communities. At the centre of the story is Cornish electrician Isaac Penfold, whose journey reflects the…
Leading ventilation manufacturer, Vent-Axia, is delighted that the valuable work University of Bath student Roben Els undertook during an industry placement at the company contributed to it winning two environmental industry awards. Roben Els, who is now in his final year studying a BSc in Natural Sciences (Chemistry/Physics) at the University of Bath, undertook the…
Burton and South Derbyshire College (BSDC) officially launched its new Green Skills Centre on Friday 28th February, aiming to address sustainability challenges in the construction industry and support the decarbonisation of the built environment. Based at the College’s Stephen Burke Construction Academy in partnership with St. Modwen Homes, the Green Skills Centre includes equipment for…
Criminals found to be adding metal weights inside a number of counterfeit adapters to dupe consumers 92 per cent of all devices tested failed a critical safety test risking serious electric shock 116 UK & EU counterfeit and look-a-like Apple power adapters were tested Shoppers warned counterfeiters are working harder to deceive them Producers of…
Workloads for small building companies fell by 8 per cent in the last three months of 2024, according to the latest Q4 2024 State of Trade Survey from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB said, “The latest State of Trade Survey, looking at SME construction activity during the last…
Just a year ago, local plumber Kev Jones was working six days a week, earning a modest £20,000 a year and struggling to keep his business afloat. Today, he runs a rapidly expanding heating company, with a professional team, structured operations and a booming income. His transformation is a testament to the power of business…
This week, the Climate Change Committee released its seventh carbon budget—a new pathway to decarbonise the UK and a plan to achieve this by 2050. Tamsin Lishman, Kensa CEO, said: “The big message from today’s advice from the CCC is decarbonisation and UK economic growth are inexorably linked. As a clean energy company looking to…
Fergus, the leading job management software for trades businesses, is offering an exclusive End of Financial Year deal – get 75 per cent off your first three months when you sign up in March! This limited-time offer is designed to help trades businesses streamline operations, improve efficiency, and boost profitability as they prepare for the…
NAPIT welcomes Climate Change Committee report which says switching to EVs and heat pumps will save householders cash as well as helping the planet. The Government’s climate advisers say households could save hundreds of pounds a year if they switch away from volatile fossil fuels to heat pumps and EVs instead. The Climate Change Committee…
EngineeringUK is publishing a series of briefings drawing on research conducted with 800 STEM teachers from across the UK, to better understand how STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) outreach, such as after school clubs and out of class activities are accessed and delivered, plus barriers faced by teachers. The first briefing in the series,…