High wages and lack of employer funding are the biggest obstacles to Scotland’s electrical businesses recruiting apprentices, a new survey by the country’s construction largest trade association has revealed. Some 52% of respondents to the poll by SELECT said that the financial double-whammy was the main reason for them not taking on an apprentice or adult trainee. A massive 87% claimed that…
Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) has welcomed the approval of a new datacentre in west London, but warned that rapid expansion must be matched by sufficient grid capacity and a skilled electrical workforce. ECA said datacentres can bring major economic opportunities for UK engineering services businesses, from construction and installation to long-term maintenance and specialist technical work….
Nammos London, the latest destination from the internationally renowned hospitality brand, has opened its doors in the heart of Mayfair, bringing the energy and sophistication of its Mykonos roots to the capital. Across its two-storey space, Mediterranean influences meet contemporary London design, with lighting playing a key role in shaping the atmosphere and enhancing the…
VCHRGD has appointed James Read as its new Chief AI Officer, strengthening the company’s commitment to supporting its customers and people with the software development and artificial intelligence that will enable its continued growth. The appointment is the latest step in VCHRGD’s evolution from a successful EV charger manufacturer into an integrated charging technology business….
A masterclass in engineering saw a new high-voltage cable route installed underneath the rail and tram network, as part of a power upgrade in South London. The £7 million cable replacement project from Sydenham Park to Churchfields installed nine kilometres of brand new 33,000-volt cables underground to upgrade critical electricity infrastructure in the area and…
CU Phosco has welcomed Adam Tiffin to its growing engineering team as Junior Structural Design Engineer, further strengthening the company’s structural design capability. Adam joined the business on 6 July and reports to Matthew Marques, Technical Director. In his new role, he will support the design and development of structural solutions for CU Phosco’s expanding…
P.Louise City at Manchester’s Trafford Palazzo is far from a traditional retail space. Designed as an immersive beauty destination, the experience blends retail, education and entertainment into one bold, theatrical environment where every detail has been carefully considered. With its unapologetically vibrant identity, P.Louise City brings the brand’s signature creativity and energy into a physical…
UK manufacturers could unlock a clean energy dividend worth more than £2 billion by 2035 by switching away from gas and scaling up proven energy technologies, according to independent economic modelling published today by E.ON. The analysis is part of E.ON’s ReIndustrial Revolution report exploring how smarter energy choices help business turn energy from a…
Equipment hire specialist Redmyle has made a significant investment in Cat® XQP20, XQP60 and XQP115 EU Stage V generator sets from Finning UK & Ireland, expanding its temporary power rental fleet through a new supply and support agreement. Established in 2005, Redmyle supplies temporary power, pumping and climate-control equipment nationwide from distribution centres in Glasgow,…
British outdoor lighting manufacturer Acrospire has announced it has joined Agora Makers, an international group of specialist businesses spanning exterior lighting, smart city technologies and urban furniture. Founded in 2012 by Tim Barker and Hatty Stallard, Acrospire has built its reputation by doing things differently. Rather than trying to be the biggest lighting manufacturer, the…