The final countdown is now on for Smart Buildings Show 2024, which takes place on 9th-10th October at ExCeL London. Smart Buildings Show connects visitors to the latest information and technology in the smart buildings industry, while the conference gives visitors free access to the best speakers from across the sector. The UK’s largest commercial…
EUK Education – a new brand from EngineeringUK – has launched to offer the teaching and careers community support and resources to inspire more young people to get into STEM and the many diverse career paths available. Engineering and technology employs 6.3 million people in the UK, accounting for 19% of all jobs, but the sector…
The new website offers easy access to the widest catalogue of Philips and Ecolink products, competitive pricing, financing options and personalised customer service designed to optimise ease and productivity for installers, at the touch of their fingertips. Signify, the global leader in lighting, is proud to announce the launch of the Signify Lumxpert website, an…
Almost 1 in 4 electrically heated homes in England are fuel-poor, with fuel-poverty gaps averaging £857 – more than double the national average – and reaching up to £1,823 in the least efficient homes Price cap rise could see electrically heated homes paying close to £2,500 a year – much higher than the £1,717 cap…
Electrical engineering contractor Meckel has installed Marshall-Tufflex’s MT Supertube and Wire Basket to ensure an efficient, compliant and durable cable management system as part of the £105m major redevelopment works at Luton & Dunstable University Hospital. The products were crucial in meeting the stringent requirements of the hospital environment, contributing to the success of this…
Head of Training at NAPIT, Brett Forster discusses the importance of heat pumps, the green skills gap and the transition to net zero. Decarbonisation is high on the agenda as the new government continues its journey to reach net zero targets. The first-ever Heat Pump Week, held between 23rd September and 29th September, aims to…
Electric vehicle (EV) charge point operators (CPOs) should consider putting plans in place now to achieve higher technical standards and cater for a surge in demand, according to Legrand UK & Ireland. The call comes as the company publishes a white paper, ‘Powering the zero emissions transition’, examining the multifaceted challenges facing the sector this…
Engineering company opens a second office in the town Recruitment plans to support business growth Company extends its commitment to schools, colleges and community initiatives in the area BGEN, one of the UK’s largest engineering companies specialising in mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation, has expanded its presence in Barrow-in-Furness. The company has opened a…
Incredible student winners from across construction specialisms took centre stage at the annual Leeds College of Building BIG (Building Industry Greats) Awards. Host and TV and radio broadcaster Rich Williams announced 49 award-winners at the poignant ceremony held at Leeds United FC Centenary Pavilion, Elland Road, showcasing students and apprentices from the 2023/2024 academic year. CEO & Principal Nikki…
Griff Thomas, MD for GTEC & Heatly, both part of the United Living Group We’re ready to support the UK’s ‘green’ skill transition Skills England’s first report makes for exciting reading for anyone in the building services sector. The report highlights that the transition to net zero will affect around one in five UK jobs,…