In 2024, the Electrical Safety Roundtable (ESR) has continued its commitment to raising electrical standards in the home, the workplace and in the social housing sector. Each of the ESR group participants met virtually this year and have discussed the issues affecting electrical safety and set objectives to resolve or highlight within industry. Following the…
Start your business year with Fergus The UK construction industry is projected to grow significantly in the coming years, reaching £476.6 billion in revenue by 2027. This growth presents an incredible opportunity for trade businesses to capitalise – but only if they’re prepared. To help you seize the moment, Fergus is offering an exclusive 25…
Recolight have announced a new webinar, and one day face to face training workshop, both focused on lighting industry LCAs. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is gaining wide acceptance as the specification of choice for certifying the environmental impacts of lighting products. Getting to grips with the technical and data requirements of both LCAs and Environmental…
Electrical installation industry must modernise now for a low-carbon, electrified future. Safety must not be compromised as demands grow on UK’s building stock. Energy provision and changing services also in the spotlight at London seminar. Half-day event will examine all the emerging trends and technologies As the UK heads towards a low-carbon electrified future, the…
As festive crowds flocked to the light show at Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest, eagle-eyed visitors will have spotted the power lines behind it all had been discreetly hidden from view. Engineers from UK Power Networks have removed 2.4km of overhead power lines, 35 electricity poles and overhead transformers from Bedgebury Pinetum, near Goudhurst. The…
Managing Director Frank Bertie reflects on NAPIT’s achievements in 2024 and discusses the opportunities and challenges moving forward into 2025. Over the years I have seen NAPIT go from strength to strength and 2024 was no exception. It has been great to step into the role of Managing Director and lead NAPIT forward after Mike…
InstaVolt, the UK’s leading provider of reliable and sustainable ultra-rapid charging solutions, has voiced its support for the Department for Transport’s (DfT) latest proposals to streamline the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. However, the company is urging the government to ensure the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate remains ambitious and undiluted, to secure…
For over a century, the Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) has been the unwavering cornerstone of support for those in need within the electrical and energy sectors. As we proudly mark our 120-year milestone, we reflect on a legacy built on resilience, compassion, and an unyielding commitment to the industry. From Humble Beginnings to a Vital…
• Tradespeople say two thirds of the jobs they carried out this year were focused on energy-saving. • More UK tradespeople are investing in energy efficiency training to build their businesses. A new survey by leading retailer for the trade Screwfix has found that UK tradespeople feel more confident in their energy efficiency knowledge than…
British Safety Council has announced that global distribution company Grant and Bowman is the latest beneficiary of its Keep Thriving funding to support employee wellbeing. Grant and Bowman attended a free 3-hour workshop earlier this year to help small and medium organisations (SMEs) develop a wellbeing strategy. The workshop was delivered by British Safety Council’s…