Digital retrofits can reduce total hospital energy consumption by up to 18%, delivering one of the largest efficiency gains for healthcare facilities. This finding is from a new study “Healing Healthcare Infrastructure: How Retrofits Impact Energy, Carbon and Cost,” by Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, and developed in collaboration with JLL. Unlike conventional commercial…
The choice of cabling to ensure safety in new modern buildings needs to meet and even exceed legislation and guidance where there may be high risk to people and property, says AEI Cables. A number of pieces of legislation have been introduced recently which make demands on electrical and fire safety including the Building Safety…
Andrew Parkin has joined NAPIT as Certification and Standards Director. Andrew joins NAPIT from his role as Technical Development Director at fellow Phenna Group company, Elmhurst Energy. His vast experience in this technical role within the building certification and energy efficiency sectors will complement the ongoing growth of the NAPIT business. With over 20 years…
The Associated National Electrical Wholesalers (ANEW) buying group has announced its sponsorship of EDATA, the electrotechnical sector’s award-winning data pool, which is managed by the Electrical Distributors’ Association (EDA). ANEW is the latest of 27 top supply chain sponsors – a mix of leading wholesalers, manufacturers, and buying groups – to give their backing to…
Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, today published its 2025 extra-financial results, marking the conclusion of its Schneider Sustainability Impact (SSI) 2021–2025 programme. Over the past five years, the Group has reported measurable progress across climate, social, and governance dimensions, supporting customers, partners, and communities in their transition toward a more sustainable and inclusive…
Key Integrated Services, a leading mechanical and electrical engineering company, has continued its growth in Europe with the establishment of a new office in Poland. The new base will support existing clients on the continent as well as enable the business to further expand its operations across Europe in countries including France, Germany, Netherlands, Italy,…
Burton-based mechanical and electrical contractor, Woodward Group, has moved into a new, custom-built facility on Shobnall Road, Burton on Trent, which will provide expanded office space for the company’s growing workforce. Designed by David Granger Architectural Design, sustainability was central to the development, with the building incorporating 50kW+ solar panels with battery storage, energy-efficient LED lighting,…
British manufacturer of smart home EV chargers Indra has launched what it describes as a ‘no-faff’ installer rewards scheme for its Smart LUX domestic EV charger, offering professional electrical installers £40 per qualifying installation via a register-once, no-admin process. The promotion runs from 1 March to 31 May 2026, or until 1,500 qualifying installations have been reached,…
Leading life-safety systems manufacturer, C-TEC, has added the services of a dedicated audio design and installation expert to its sales and support team. Tremayne Crossley is a specialist in all things audio and has been taken on to assist C-TEC’s customers with their hearing loop, infrared and thru-counter hearing assistance solutions and voice alarm installation…
NAPIT has urged the Government to rethink plans to charge drivers of electric vehicles (EVs) a fee for every mile they drive amid concerns it could slow down the transition to electric vehicles and impact its members who install chargers. The Government announced the plans for an electric vehicle excise duty (eVED), which would see…