British households are turning to solar panels at a pace as energy costs continue to climb and global instability fuels concerns about future price shocks. New research commissioned by Good Energy reveals that 91% of UK adults are concerned geopolitical instability will continue to drive up long-term electricity prices. While just 15% UK households currently…
The appointment of Frank Schneider as Chief Executive Officer of FRÄNKISCHE’s Business Division strengthens the company’s executive leadership. Frank has extensive industry expertise across industrial, infrastructure, and building materials companies. Most recently, he was Managing Director at an internationally active building materials group, where he played a key role in the company’s successful development and…
As regulatory requirements, sustainability and digital technologies continue to reshape the built environment, construction professionals have raised concerns that access to specialist training and professional development is struggling to keep pace. The research, commissioned by PEW Electrical, found almost half (47%) of construction professionals believe limited access to specialised and accredited CPD opportunities is hindering…
Pharos Architectural Controls are bringing joy and happiness to fans of the Smurfs by playing an important part in creating an immersive indoor Smurf-themed experience at Plopsaland Deutschland. Plopsaland Deutschland is one of the major family theme park destinations in Germany and part of the Plopsa Group portfolio. The park combines popular children’s entertainment brands…
Zumtobe lightingl delivered a bespoke classroom lighting upgrade at Hadley Learning Community Secondary School in Telford. The refurbishment replaces ageing fluorescent raft luminaires with a custom LED solution featuring tunableWhite control, improving student‘s wellbeing, reducing connected load and extending the life of the school’s existing ceiling infrastructure. Location: Hadley Learning Community Secondary School, Telford Client:…
Instrotech, with over 40 years of providing the best in test equipment coupled with exceptional customer support, is celebrating this great summer of sport with an exciting new competition. The “Perfect Match Challenge” will run throughout June and July with the winners receiving their prizes early in August. Entering the competition is easy, go to…
In May 2026, the Electrical Distributors’ Association (EDA) successfully retained City & Guilds Accredited Programme status for its 12 Product Knowledge Modules for the eighth year in a row. The annual City & Guilds assessment praised the programme’s delivery model as “accessible, adaptable and clearly communicated”, highlighting its “systematic and well-documented approach” to maintaining quality…
Podfather logistics software is supporting 3Line Electrical Wholesale as it continues to thrive in tough operational and financial climates. Offering route planning and optimisation tools, together with electronic Proof of Delivery features and real-time visibility of the delivery operation, Podfather is helping 3Line boost efficiency and improve customer service. Having successfully rolled Podfather out across…
Commercial and public buildings risk being left behind in the UK’s transition to net zero despite more than £40bn of funding, investment and policy support being directed towards building decarbonisation, according to the latest Policy Pulse report from the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA). The new report highlights a wave of fresh funding commitments, regulatory…
Surge Protection Devices Ltd is preparing to swap office desks and electrical systems for hiking boots and mountain trails as a team of eight employees takes on the challenge of climbing Mount Snowdon on 11th July 2026, in aid of ANDYSMANCLUB, which facilitates groups where men aged 18 and above can speak openly about their…