A late‑2025 451 Research, part of S&P Global Market Intelligence, study commissioned by Janitza reveals that nearly one in four data centre operators does not monitor the power consumption of their primary sites, even as AI workloads drive unprecedented pressure on electrical and cooling infrastructure. Without precise, real‑time energy data, operators cannot safely scale AI‑ready…
A new report released today by VisNet, from EA Technology, reveals a compelling paradox: 3 in every 4 consumers think they can cut back their energy usage but still expect it to increase by 40% by the end of the decade. This reinforces the urgent need for smarter and more sustainable energy networks. The research…
Product Safety Collective, supported by Electrical Safety First and the Chartered Trading Standards Institute, is hosting a free webinar for professionals involved in Portable Appliance Testing (PAT), aimed at encouraging higher safety standards across the sector. The online session will take place on Thursday 26 March at 4pm and will share practical guidance to help…
The winners of the DALI Lighting Awards 2026 have been announced at the DALI Pavilion during the Light + Building show in Frankfurt, Germany. Organized by the DALI Alliance, the global industry association for DALI lighting control, the awards recognize outstanding projects that demonstrate the application and innovation of DALI-based lighting systems around the world….
Supply chain partners working closely together across multiple sectors can help ensure our buildings are safe for those moving about in them, says growing safety body Fire Aware. Collaborating on issues including legislation, supply of products and new innovations can all help to create a safer outcome across many sectors facing challenging times, it says….
Elite Control Services (ECS) were appointed by Park Lighting Design to provide specialist lighting controls commissioning for a new installation for Teeside University. Working closely with Park Lighting Design as the designers and supplier, contractors SES and Traxon e:cue as the chosen solutions provider, the team selected a full dynamic lighting solution from Traxon e:cue…
Leading engineering solutions provider for electrical infrastructure and power networks, BRUSH Group, has appointed Vanessa Wu-Barker as Director of its Transformers division. A member of the executive team, Vanessa takes on responsibility for shaping the direction and driving the growth of BRUSH’s transformers business, including enhancing operational capability throughout the engineering, manufacture and delivery of…
International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on March 8th. The day marks a call to action for advancing gender equality. This year, the theme is ‘Give to Gain’, which emphasises the power of reciprocity and support. This awareness day is key to inspiring and empowering women and young girls. Significant barriers to gender equality remain,…
As International Women’s Day (March 8) approaches, Scotland’s largest construction trade association has encouraged more young women to follow in the footsteps of the country’s latest superstar sparky and choose the electrotechnical industry as a lucrative career path. Campaigning trade body SELECT says females looking to break into the sector should be inspired by the…
The Regulator of Social Housing’s plans to introduce Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSM) on electrical safety have been given a cautious welcome by the Electrical Safety Roundtable (ESR). The ESR is a cross-industry body with over a decade promoting electrical safety in the home, social housing and workplace. The Regulator has asked stakeholders if they agree…