The study has also discovered the worst cities for tradespeople The cost of living in the UK is no news to Brits. However, how this affects tradespeople may be something we haven’t considered. From rising material costs to job availability and commuting commitments, the new study from Magnet Trade aims to highlight where to be…
Tomorrow’s Engineers Week 2024, hosted by EngineeringUK, is set to spark a nationwide wave of enthusiasm among young people aged 11 to 14 with an exhilarating celebration of engineering and technology careers. This year’s theme, ‘Power up your passion’ emphasises the diverse opportunities in engineering and technology that align with their interests and passions, showcasing…
UK100 summit brings together national and local government and community and national energy sector leaders to accelerate clean energy rollout Event to address key challenges in local area energy planning, grid infrastructure and community engagement Keynote speakers from Westminster, local government and industry leaders Summit acts as the launch event for UK100’s new “Local Net…
Leading renewable heating expert STIEBEL ELTRON UK is set to host an introduction to heat pumps to help guide people who are looking to implement energy-efficient heating solutions in their home. Hosting a free-to-join webinar on 28 October, the Wirral-headquartered company will provide homeowners with top-tips and expert guidance on utilising a heat pump effectively, showing them…
MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme), the UK’s quality mark for small-scale renewable energy installations, has announced that 2024 is now officially the best year on record for certified heat pump installations in the UK. In 2023, the UK saw 40,426 certified heat pump installations between January and December, a record at the time. However, as of…
The new Labour Government has set out a range of ambitious plans during its first 100 days in office to drive economic growth through investment in new housing, upgrade existing homes, and to develop a skilled workforce but delivery will be key over the coming months and years if the Government’s plans are to succeed,…
Veriforce CHAS, the UK’s leading provider of compliance and risk management solutions, has warmly welcomed the release of the new white paper, Prioritising Mental Health in the Workplace, launched by the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Stakeholder Alliance to mark World Mental Health Day on 10 October. Through the white paper the group of leading UK health…
Commercial and Compliance Director at NAPIT, Stephen Melton, encourages more conversations around mental health in tradespeople. Statistics show it can be a challenge for tradespeople to open up about their mental health struggles, especially when working in the perceived ‘macho’ site environment or whilst working alone. This is why we must encourage more conversations on…
A graduate engineer says she will be offering a ‘fresh perspective’ after joining UK Power Networks through its first post-university recruitment scheme in more than five years. Naiya Hirji was selected over more than 4,400 other applicants to gain a spot on the electricity firm’s elite graduate scheme. Originally hailing from Harrow in West London,…
World Mental Health Day always brings a focus on what more could or should be done to support our industry’s workforce. Greater awareness of some of the issues can only be a positive thing, but for the Lighthouse Charity, our work to improve the wellbeing of our construction community is continuous; every hour, every day,…