Women Installers Together (WIT), the only all day, annual, free event for all tradeswomen and trainees is almost here, on 4th July (in spite of a small something else that has been arranged the same day). WIT remains the only full day (10-4) event in UK for all tradeswomen and will be held again at The…
Eco-smart home energy technology manufacturer myenergi is set to exhibit at this year’s InstallerSHOW. Taking place at the NEC Birmingham between 25-27 June, the annual event is the UK’s largest specialist trade exhibition for heat, water, air and energy professionals. On the event’s first day, Andrew Ireland, senior product manager at myenergi, will take part…
NICEIC, the leading certification body for the electrical industry, is shining a spotlight on talented females in the electrical sector this International Women in Engineering Day (23 June). The awareness day, which is led by Women’s Engineering Society, highlights the successes of female engineers across the world and aims to encourage others to consider a…
Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day with a spotlight on women at Electrical Safety First. Nationally, of those working in engineering roles, only 16 per cent are women. Carolyn Flynn: a product safety engineer with over 40 years of experience recalls how previously, it was not uncommon to be the only female engineer in the…
For many business owners, a van is much more than just a vehicle, it’s a vital extension of their business. So, it may not come as a surprise that Vansdirect has spotted that searches for ‘van modifications near me’ have increased by a staggering 150 per cent in the last three months, highlighting the growing…
From listed buildings to industrial sites and consumer dwellings, STIEBEL ELTRON UK and Pure Renewables have set their sights on further driving the UK’s heat pump market forward after they reached the 100 installations milestone. The leading manufacturer of heat pumps partnered with Yorkshire-based installer Pure Renewables in 2014, and the partnership has since galvanised…
Tradespeople have been warned to consider what equipment they leave in their van when temperatures start to rise Motoring experts at Lease Van have named four items which could become hazardous and unsafe to keep in vehicles when it warms up. With internal van temperatures reaching as high as 50°C in sunny weather, experts are…
In just two months since the launch of the CHAS Mental Health & Wellbeing Question Set, Veriforce CHAS is delighted to report that more than 5,000 CHAS members have completed the assessment. This enthusiastic uptake highlights the industry’s commitment to managing mental health and wellbeing, while also enhancing their prequalification credentials. Developed to support Causeway…
Lincolnshire-based electrical and maintenance contractor, Brook & Mayo is awarding its entire team £22,000 worth of shares in the company for Employee Ownership Day (21st June). The company has been employee-owned since 2016, with each employee being a shareholder, receiving dividends each year and sharing ownership over the business. Now, the company is gifting each…
Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is supporting Clean Air Day on Thursday 20 June 2024. This #CleanAirDay is highlighting that cars and vans are the biggest source of toxic chemicals in our air, according to official data and that we should call on our next government to clean it up. Clean Air Day is led…