The Hot Water Association (HWA) and the Chartered Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineering (CIPHE) are hosting a dedicated webinar to provide heating engineers with guidance on energy storage potential and ‘grid enabled’ hot water stores. Taking place on 13 February between 6pm and 7pm, the event will be hosted by Kevin Lowe, Technical Manager…
The Missing Million – Checkatrade’s UK Trade Skills Index reveals alarming labour shortage threatening construction and trades sector Checkatrade’s Tryatrade programme offers young people a route into trade careers National Apprenticeship Week taking place until Sunday 11th February This National Apprenticeship Week (Monday 5th – Sunday 11th February), Checkatrade is calling on prospective trades to…
More than a fifth (21 per cent) of tradespeople worry that they will develop hearing problems Bricklayers are most affected by hearing problems (50 per cent); joiners the least (10 per cent) Expert shares advice for tradespeople on protecting your hearing in the workplace More than a fifth (21 per cent) of tradespeople have hearing…
Record numbers of solar panels and heat pumps were installed in Welsh homes and businesses last year. 2023 saw more than double the amount of certified renewable installations in Wales than the previous year, bringing the total number of Welsh homes and businesses with renewable energy to over 100,000. 2023 was also the first year…
Using data collected under the Freedom of Information Act, Direct365 contacted all 50 UK Fire and Rescue authorities requesting data regarding the number of calls outs they’d completed regarding electrical fires, the cause of each fire and whether the callout was made to a domestic or commercial property. In total, 64 per cent of Fire…
The electricity firm UK Power Networks which took on 54 apprentices during 2023, is now planning to take on over 100 in 2024. The Distribution Network Operator delivers power through overhead power lines, underground cables, and substations across London, the South East and East of England, serving approximately 20 million people. With 400 apprentices joining…
Oxford-based electrical/mechanical contractor and Royal Warrant holder Lowe & Oliver is today officially launching its new apprentice training facility, the ’centre for excellence’, to mark the beginning of National Apprenticeship Week. Thousands of pounds have been invested into developing this advanced training facility, which has the capacity to teach not only Lowe & Oliver’s roster…
Instrotech, a leading supplier of test equipment, is thrilled to mark a huge milestone: 40 years of providing the very best equipment coupled with exceptional customer support. To make the celebrations even more exciting, the company has announced it will be hosting various prize draw competitions throughout 2024, giving entrants the chance to win incredible…
The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) has issued a warning to those overseeing personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety product procurement after their latest tests on non-member products highlight the widespread availability of substandard and even dangerous items. Between December 2022 and December 2023, the BSIF examined 123 non-member products, assessing advertised performance, marking adequacy…
Screwfix is continuing its mission to uncover the very best trade apprentices across the UK and Ireland, by officially launching its much-coveted Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2024 competition. Celebrating the tenth year of Screwfix Trade Apprentice, this year’s champion will receive the title, and a career-boosting trade bundle worth £10,000, including £5,000 of tools, a £3,000…