New demanding legislation is being introduced into the supply chain for the right reasons of quality and safety, says AEI Cables. AEI Cables has been raising awareness of the Building Safety Act 2022 which makes new demands in terms of building industry process and compliance requirements. Stuart Dover, general manager of AEI Cables, said: “Some…
Over 300 UK Power Networks employees took on a mammoth 20-mile Royal Ramble charity walk in aid of the Duke of Edinburgh charity. Walkers gathered at Richmond Park in west London and finished at Potters Field Park by the iconic Tower Bridge. Participants raised a whopping £40,000 for the charity on Friday May 24. Teams…
The entry deadline for the Electrical Industry Awards is Friday 28th June and the sooner you send in your entries, the better. Here are some tips to maximise your chances of success: Keep it simple Be clear and specific. Ensure your entry is easy to explain concisely, give some background and outline your objectives and…
Panasonic has announced a new partnership with three of Scotland’s leading colleges to upskill the next generation of heating and plumbing installers with relevant heat pump training. This initiative aims to help decarbonise heating and future-proof homes across Scotland. An official launch event took place at the Skills Centre at Glasgow Clyde College on May…
The outgoing President of SELECT, Scotland’s largest construction trade body, has issued a stark warning about the rise of rogue tradespeople masquerading as qualified electricians to take advantage of the boom in domestic renewables technology. Alistair Grant, who ends his two-year tenure at the organisation next week, said there is increasing concern across the industry…
Jindara Scott, an apprentice electrician from Lisburn, presented with the Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2024 highly commended award. Ethan Wynn, an apprentice gas engineer from Buxton also received highly commended honours at the national final. Both apprentices impressed judges with their determination, commitment, ability to overcome challenges and desire to help others. Jindara Scott, a 22-year-old…
JTL, a leading apprenticeship provider in the building services engineering industry across England and Wales, has announced the winners of its Employer Recognition Awards for 2024. The annual awards celebrate apprenticeship employers that have shown significant levels of support and commitment toward their JTL apprentices. This year, JTL has recognised five winners amongst its significantly…
Van drivers and tradespeople are being urged to keep equipment safe after it is revealed £98 million worth of tools have been stolen from tradespeople. The team at Lease Van have revealed which tools are most commonly stolen across the UK, and are urging tradespeople to keep their vehicles locked up. Tools thefts have been…
On 25th May, 50 tradespeople played a charity football tournament at Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge stadium The event aimed to raise awareness of the benefits of exercise on mental health ‘Other Trades’ were crowned the overall champions, winning on penalties On Saturday, 50 tradespeople competed at Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge stadium in the first ever Match for…
A partnership with Abode Heat will give installers access to administrative and technical support so they can focus on the installation Baxi has teamed up with Abode Heat, a leading national MCS Umbrella provider, to help support installer participation in the growing retrofit air source heat pump (ASHP) market. Through Baxi, Abode Heat will be…