39 per cent also want to pass on their business to their children in the future Bricklayers are most likely to inherit their family business (63 per cent); plumbers the least (17 per cent) Expert shares advice on ensuring a smooth transition when inheriting a family business New research has found that 35 per cent…
Many contractors in the electrical and construction supply chains are confused and overwhelmed by the scale of change under the new Building Safety Act 2022 after it became enforceable on October 1st, says AEI cables. Now the company is offering guidance to ensure the correct cabling is installed in all buildings including what are now…
Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is committed to providing healthy indoor air while driving a low-carbon future. The company is therefore paving the way in the ventilation sector when it comes to its decarbonisation. To illustrate its commitment Vent-Axia has set clear sustainability targets including increasing its sales of its low carbon products and increasing…
Astrid Arnold, a carpenter from Newton Abbott in Devon, is Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2023. Crowned at Screwfix Live, Astrid won a £20,000 prize bundle, including tools, tech and training to help further her community-focused business. An ad van displaying the good news, surprised Astrid as she worked on a customer’s house in Chagford on 3…
Firm supports learning at primary school local to UK headquarters with donation of 20 Chromebooks Next generation of engineers to be inspired by education programme Company to install new lighting system to reduce costs and emissions Cheshire-headquartered BGEN, one of the UK’s largest engineering firms driving the energy transition, has launched a STEM and sustainability…
Industry professionals have the chance to fine-tune their skills and absorb new knowledge thanks to the launch of a new training platform. Hager Academy Online is a dedicated online learning platform designed by electrical manufacturer, Hager UK. Launched in September, it’s an evolution of the face-to-face training that Hager already offers. Hager UK says: “There’s…
Armorduct, a manufacturer of standard and bespoke cable management systems, has joined the Electrical Distributors’ Association (EDA) as an affiliate manufacturer. And to further improve their service to wholesalers they have also joined the EDATA data pool, where manufacturers share their product data with multiple wholesalers. Alfie Rowe, Managing Director at Amorduct said, “We pride…
Green Careers Week, 6-11 November, raised awareness of careers in renewable energy and heating. In pursuit of the UK’s Net Zero targets, green careers are in demand now more than ever. But what is a ‘green career’ and why should you consider one? MCS recently caught up with a few of its contractors to find…
New team will spearhead vital research focussed on water leak detection and prevention Ovarro, the remote monitoring specialist across several sectors — including water, oil and gas, broadcast, transportation and power — has unveiled an ambitious new Graduate Program. The initiative is aimed at fortifying Ovarro’s operations in the water management and leak detection industry…
Green Careers Week, 6-11 November, raised awareness of careers in renewable energy and heating. In pursuit of the UK’s Net Zero targets, green careers are in demand now more than ever. But what is a ‘green career’ and why should you consider one? MCS recently caught up with a few of its contractors to find…