This year’s gathering, the UK’s largest event dedicated to sustainable lighting, sees a host of new features all in a bigger and more prestigious venue in the heart of London. These include the Build Back Better Awards 2025, the new Innovations in Sustainability track, exciting new formats such as the Just One Thing micro talks,…
NICEIC, the UK’s leading certification and training body for the electrical industry, is highlighting the importance of community this Mental Health Awareness Week (12 – 18 May). The week, which is led by the Mental Health Foundation, aims to highlight the importance of prioritising good mental health. Every year a core focus for the week…
In a competitive landscape where innovation moves fast and consumer behaviour shifts even faster, technology is no longer just a support system—it’s the backbone of successful business strategies. From automation to AI-driven analytics, tech-driven approaches empower companies to make smarter decisions, streamline operations, and create lasting value. Businesses that embrace these tools are not just…
Checkatrade’s Customer Support Team will receive accredited Mental Health training, to help trades across the country Training to be provided by Lighthouse, a leading construction industry charity, and Training Provider, and Checkatrade’s charity of the year Checkatrade and Lighthouse are calling on construction and trade sector leaders to prioritise mental health training as an essential…
Research commissioned by NICEIC finds that 46 percent of Brits do not know what a residual current device (RCD) is Less than 20 percent of the public knows whether their home has one As summer approaches, the nation’s use of electrical outdoor appliances and gadgets will increase. But given recent research found 96 percent of…
The UK’s first non-SF6 ring main unit is now in operation in SP Energy Networks’ Mid-Cheshire district, setting a precedent for more sustainable substations across the country Lucy Electric’s Sabre EcoTec will save the electricity network operator more than 33 tonnes of CO2 per unit – the equivalent of 84,036 miles driven by an average…
May 12th to 18th marks both Mental Health Awareness Week and Learning at Work Week 2025 (LAW Week). The theme is ‘community’ for Mental Health Awareness week, and ‘get connected’ for LAW Week. By combining these themes, NAPIT aims to connect through learning experiences that support mental wellbeing. This week, NAPIT are exploring how building…
The surge in demand seen by the cables industry for Category 3 Control fire performance cables can be met with the supply chains working together, says leading cable supplier AEI Cables. The increase in requirements for these cables with the introduction of tougher legislation has presented challenges for all concerned in the supply and distribution…
THORNeco has unveiled its brand-new 2025 catalogue, offering a comprehensive range of easy-to-install, energy-efficient lighting solutions, designed to meet the needs of today’s electrical contractors. The updated catalogue introduces new products, including extensions to the popular Zoe range and exciting new additions, Sylvie and Maya. As always, THORNeco’s focus remains on providing solutions that are…
This year’s Women Installers Together conference is the 8th, annual, all day event by-and-for all tradeswomen in UK and organised by Stopcocks Women Plumbers. This year it is on Friday 4th July, at The Camden, in London and drumroll please…. the special guest speaker this year is Konnie Huq, presenter of Blue Peter and many…