As the nation continues towards its net zero pledge, sustainability concerns will impact every person in the UK, both in their personal and professional lives. However jargon can make it unclear what new pledges and changes actually mean, especially for those whose livelihoods will be directly affected. Experts at job management software provider BigChange surveyed…
Taking place between 13 and 17 May 2024, No Falls Week’s mission is simple yet crucial; to raise awareness about the importance of safe working at height, prevent falls and ensure everyone that works at height comes down safely. It is estimated over 1 million businesses, and 10 million workers, carry out work involving some…
In October 2023, the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) introduced changes to the way that waste and recycling is collected in the UK, aiming to increase, improve and standardise processes across the country for both households and businesses. This approach therefore provides a uniform recycling approach, making it simpler for people to…
Calderdale-based international software development company TWEAVE is launching a series of online free seminars for SMEs that are looking to optimise inventory management to increase cash flow and profitability. Inefficient inventory management can lead to significant consequences, including lost revenue, cash-flow problems, and even loss of customers as they turn to competitors with the necessary stock. Recent…
Electrical Safety First’s new visual identity harnesses ‘green electrical glow’ and ‘on’ power icon. New strapline ‘Powering change + saving lives’ reflects life-and-death role as campaigning consumer champion. Leading UK safety charity, Electrical Safety First (ESF), today unveils a new visual brand identity. Click here to access a selection of the brand assets. The rebrand comes as…
Angharad Greaves, a student at Leicester College, has won the Midlands heat of the SPARKS Female Skills Competition. Leicester College hosted the regional heats of both the SPARKS and HIP Female Skills Competition 2024, nationwide contests that look for the best up-and-coming talent amongst women studying Level 2 and 3 electrical installation, and plumbing and…
“In light of the huge economic damage the recent energy crisis has caused, it is distressing to see that the Government lacks a clear plan for energy supply risks and indeed is still deliberating over investment in energy storage to prevent future crises.” Baroness Brown of Cambridge, Chair of the House of Lords Science and…
E&P Electrics (Bedale) are the stars of a new video showing how Fergus job management software has helped them to run their business more efficiently. Based in the picturesque countryside of North Yorkshire, E&P Electrics (Bedale) is an NICEIC Approved Contractor known for its dedication to quality and service across the region. The video, available…
Survey shows cost-of-living is a major barrier to households becoming more eco-friendly. If provided with grant funding to install energy features, 70 per cent would use the money to pay bills instead. Households are unable to adopt a more sustainable way of life because of the cost-of-living, according to new research from the UK’s largest…
Graeme Rees, Immediate Past-President of the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA), has presented a cheque for £11,679 to the Teenage Cancer Trust. The Teenage Cancer Trust was Graeme’s nominated charity during his two-year term as BCIA President. Teenage Cancer Trust offers unique care and support, designed for and with teenagers and young adults affected by…