In a move to propel the Electric Vehicle (EV) transition within the UK, the Department for Transport has announced new measures to accelerate the installation of EV infrastructure following the announcement in December to install 30,000 new charge points. This will be done through offering grants to public schools, nurseries, and local authorities. With that…
New research by NBS finds half of industry professionals still unclear on duty holder responsibilities for higher-risk buildings As the six-month transition period for Higher Risk Buildings (HRBs) comes to a close, new research from NBS, the UK’s leading specification platform, shows the industry is still struggling to achieve a consensus on the scope and…
Egg and Monta further the UK’s sustainable charging infrastructure to give operators and EV drivers more control over their energy consumption Clean energy solutions provider, egg, extends strategic partnership scope with EV charging platform, Monta, to strengthen end-to-end EV charging solution. egg, owned by Liberty Global Ventures, provides clean energy solutions, including EV charging solutions,…
The countdown clock is ticking for installers and their customers to access UK Government grants towards Electric Vehicle (EV) chargepoint installations. Businesses, landlords, flat owners, renters and households who park on the street have, from Sunday, one year left to claim the hundreds of pounds available for each chargepoint installed. Many of the schemes involve…
Lecturer Andrew McIntosh and learner Ryan Murray from UHI Inverness discuss using modern technology and media to engage today’s apprentices An experienced lecturer and an up-and-coming learner from the same college have both talked frankly about the challenges and rewards of apprenticeships in the latest podcast from the Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT) and…
Bull Products, a leading provider of temporary fire protection solutions for the construction industry and other applications, will be exhibiting at The Fire Safety Event, 30th April – 2nd May 2024 at Birmingham NEC on Stand 5/D10. At this year’s Fire Safety Event, Bull Products will be showcasing its new Green Bull initiative, aimed at…
Exhibiting on Stand 5/B125 at the Fire Safety Event[1], Siemens Smart Infrastructure will be focusing on the latest developments in its fire detection and alarm solutions. Recently launched is a new version of ‘Fire Manager’, Siemens dedicated web-based SaaS (Software as a Service) fire app that offers service providers and fire safety managers the capability…
The app enables users to find lighting products from the Philips brand by category or application and purchase directly from wholesalers with transparent pricing and delivery times. Additionally, it enables project management and professional lighting calculations using the simple design tool integrated into the app. LumXpert provides attractive financing options for lighting professionals and direct…
Dakota O’Brien, an electrical apprentice from Moston, Manchester, has been announced as one of three winners of The Nation’s A* Apprentice Award 2024. The award, launched by Markel Direct, the specialist tradespeople insurer, recognises those who have gone above and beyond in their role as a trades apprentice and aims to celebrate the outstanding work…
Cables leader AEI Cables is highlighting the need for the supply chain to be aware of the various pieces of legislation and guidance in the selection of cables to help make Britan’s buildings safer. The systems powered by these cables – including smoke and heat extraction systems – assist fire services in firefighting and a…