STIEBEL ELTRON UK will host an open day where it will share its renewable heating expertise and highlight the benefits of heat pumps among consumers and installers alike. With demand for sustainable heating technologies growing, STIEBEL ELTRON is hosting the event to share its knowledge in a bid to increase the adoption of heat pumps…
Following the opening of the Awaab’s Law consultation, Elta urges landlords and contractors to collaborate with ventilation manufacturers to prevent damp and mould in social housing from spiralling. The consultation proposes stricter time limits on landlords and social housing providers, who will be legally required to fix any reported dangerous hazards within 14 days. When…
Installers can get free training on installing Electric Vehicle (EV) charge points from the global vehicle charging specialist CTEK. The monthly free online training is delivered by CTEK’s UK-based Skillbase team and will equip installers with the know-how to install and network CTEK EV charge points, to load balance, configure and troubleshoot. The four-hour sessions…
CEO of multi-disciplinary engineering firm adi Group Alan Lusty speaks ahead of National Engineers Week 2024, commenting on the dire need to engage and inspire young students into the profession. He says: “Inspiring young students to pursue engineering by showing them the extraordinary opportunities it offers is key. “The engineering labour shortage is still very…
The omnichannel retailer to the trade launches ‘Trade Link’ to support tradespeople taking on apprentices and hosting T-Level students on industry placements. A 2023 study by Kingfisher, revealed a shortfall of more than 250,000 qualified tradespeople would result in £98bn lost economic growth by 2030. Trade Link will support tradespeople to recruit the next-generation of…
InstallerSHOW is aiming to host the biggest gathering of women in the UK cooling industry with a programme of talks and networking on day 3 of the show at the NEC, Birmingham. The Women in Cooling event will feature an inspirational keynote speech, together with presentations and panel discussions from leading women in the industry,…
CEF, the UK’s largest electrical wholesaler and supplier, has launched a new essential industry product, designed by a loyal CEF customer. The JAKODA Socket Tester Holder, created by Duncan Thomson, using components from his local store, is now available to purchase across 400+ CEF branches and online. Duncan, an electrician himself, has solved a significant…
A close-knit family electrical firm is this week celebrating a unique milestone as it chalks up its 50th year as a member of leading trade association, SELECT. Over the last half century, AC Electrics has grown from humble beginnings in Cleland, Lanarkshire, to become a pioneer of green technology that’s also been hand-picked to work…
The number of van thefts last year increased to 12,950 across the UK, an 18 per cent jump from 2022’s total. Although the total is smaller compared to car thefts across the UK, which had a 5 per cent increase and amounted to 64,087, it seems drivers just can’t get away from criminals targeting their…
The MCS Foundation has welcomed two new trustees as the charity steps up its work to make every UK home carbon-free. Mary Ethna Black and Sarah Gosling have joined the board of trustees overseeing the MCS Foundation, which works to drive positive change in decarbonising homes, heat and energy. Mary Ethna Black, a doctor with…