Hundreds of thousands more people need to choose to work in STEM over the coming years if the UK is going to reach its net zero targets and achieve sustainable growth. But a deep dive into STEM career provision in schools and colleges across England by EngineeringUK finds significant improvement is needed for more young…
OUTCO, the UK’s leading outdoor estate maintenance experts, are seeking local contractors for a variety of outdoor maintenance services in the Midlands region. In partnership with Veriforce CHAS, the trusted compliance and risk management specialist, OUTCO is hosting a Meet the Buyer event where Midlands-based businesses can discover how to join OUTCO’s supply chain and secure…
Baxi’s 2024 Installer Skills Survey shows heating engineers play a key role in promoting the switch away from gas boilers, but are held back by a lack of practical training, complex government incentives and sluggish consumer demand Baxi, a leading manufacturer of heating and hot water solutions, has published its 2024 Installer Skills Survey, revealing…
More than 40,000 people have registered for Screwfix Live 2024, as Screwfix prepares to welcome visitors to its annual show in Farnborough on Friday. This year Screwfix welcomes very special guests to the show, including Harry Redknapp, Paul Merson, Russ Cook ‘The Hardest Geezer’, Team GB weightlifter Emily Campbell and former England Rugby International Jodie…
Professor Sean Smith of University of Edinburgh to stress importance of education and skills at annual sector event, sponsored by Electrium The electrical sector is the “keystone” to the ongoing transition to net zero, one of the foremost experts in construction innovation will this week tell guests of SELECT, Scotland’s largest construction trade association. In…
Richard Pullan from Banwell named as a national finalist in Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2024. Richard will now battle it out with nine others looking to take home the coveted title and a £20,000/€20,000 prize bundle. An electrician from Banwell is going for gold, after making it to the final 10 of the 2024 Screwfix Top…
Trade Mastermind celebrates top trade businesses at first awards event, recognising excellence across Plumbing & Heating, Renewables, and Construction sectors. It’s absolutely paramount that UK construction business owners know how to run a business and learn the process by which the businesses can grow and expand.” — Joseph Valente, CEO Trade Mastermind hosted its inaugural…
In the run up to Labour Party Conference, leading voices from the electrical industry, Labour MPs and Government Ministers convened for a roundtable discussion hosted by the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) at Portcullis House. The event, sponsored by Chi Onwurah MP, Chair of the Science, Innovation and Technology Select Committee, focused on addressing the critical…
A leading builders merchant has introduced a culture training programme to ensure well-meaning fun remains in the workplace – while ensuring a respectful environment. Selco Builders Warehouse has started providing training for its near 3,000-strong workforce as part of the “Better Banter” programme. The initiative has been provided as part of a joint partnership between…
WISKA UK Ltd is proud to announce that it has been awarded the coveted Supplier of the Year title at the 2024 IBA Trade Show and Gala Awards, held on Thursday 19th September 2024 in a prestigious event celebrating the best in the industry. For the second consecutive year, WISKA UK Ltd has received this top accolade,…