Governments and industry must deliver transformative change on net zero but are currently hamstrung by significant barriers, including global public debt, domestic tensions, increased opposition to decarbonisation plans, and the need to guarantee energy supply, according to KPMG’s 2023 Net Zero Readiness Report. Despite incremental momentum and specific successes such as the scaling up of…
Darts fans in Wolverhampton have the chance to test their skills against stars Beau Greaves and Stephen Bunting when the pair make a special appearance at a builders merchant next week. PDC Women’s World Matchplay champion Greaves and former Premier League star Bunting are taking part in the Mr Vegas Grand Slam of Darts next…
Energy and sustainability consultancy Advantage Utilities has today urged businesses to register their interest with a view to participating in the Ofgem approved Demand Flexibility Service. This involves reducing energy consumption during designated and pre-determined windows likely to coincide with periods of high demand and/or low generation. The Electricity System Operator’s (ESO) Demand Flexibility Service…
Nottingham Trent University (NTU) will invest £1.5 million into developing skills, research, training and consultancy to support the UK construction sector reach net zero. The University will launch the Centre for Sustainable Construction and Retrofit to develop solutions, skills and support locally and nationally to enable the transition to net zero within the built environment…
MCS is celebrating Green Careers Week, 6-11 November, to raise 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? We recently caught up with a few of…
ECA highlights “mixed signals” in King’s speech Leading electrotechnical and engineering services body ECA said the King’s speech had little to offer the sector, despite it being a driving force in the transition to Net Zero carbon. The association, which represents over 60,000 professionals, welcomed the prospect of accelerated investment in renewables and grid connections….
To coincide with Green Careers Week and Tomorrow’s Engineers Week, EngineeringUK has announced it’s launching a brand-new pilot programme for schools – designed to help students explore solutions to tackling climate change and discover how engineers and engineering and technology are a key part of this. Overcoming the fact that engineering doesn’t feature highly on…
Commenting on the King’s Speech, Lesley Rudd, chief executive of Electrical Safety First, said: “It is extremely disappointing there has been no inclusion in his speech for vitally important issues relating to electrical safety which urgently need to be tackled.” Electrical Safety First has recently put forward a draft Private Member’s Bill (The Safety of…
From wearing the right clothing, to eating the right food, and even winter-proofing the site itself, there are plenty of things you can do to ensure that you stay warm while working on a construction site this winter. It’s always good to keep on top of the basics when working with your team on-site, especially…
Leading ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia welcomes the second World Ventilation Day, #WorldVentil8Day, a day dedicated to recognising and promoting the importance of ventilation and indoor air quality (IAQ). Taking place on Wednesday 8th November 2023, this year’s theme is Breathe Better, Live Better. The day aims to raise awareness of the importance of ventilation as a crucial…