JTL, a leading apprenticeship provider in England and Wales, is championing the inclusion of more women in the electrical and plumbing and heating trades, addressing the growing demand for diversity in these industries. JTL campaigns for a diverse and inclusive workforce, and apprenticeships are a brilliant way for people of all ages, genders and abilities…
Baxi has launched a full suite of air source heat pump (ASHP) training courses to support heating engineers and installers as they look to become more familiar with and qualified to install the increasingly popular technology. From understanding how air source heat pumps work to designing, installing and commissioning them, Baxi’s new courses have been…
ESP, leading supplier of security, fire protection, emergency lighting and heating control products, has released the latest update to its comprehensive catalogue, bringing together all products from its extensive portfolio in one, easy to access reference guide. This new edition features the latest major addition to the ESP portfolio – the Aperta IP Door Access…
As the electrification of the UK accelerates, Eastern England risks being left behind unless stakeholders in the region take urgent action. Low carbon technologies reduce energy use and lower bills, but without a skilled electrical workforce to install them, energy costs will continue to soar. Research by leading trade body, ECA (Electrical Contractors’ Association), shows…
With the UK experiencing a dramatic drop in temperatures over the last few weeks, tradespeople have been offered advice to help prepare their vans and work vehicles for the cold weather. Insurance experts from Toolbox by Admiral have researched and revealed 10 tips to help prevent hazardous weather conditions leading to serious damage to vans…
Homeowners choose to renovate their home versus move; Fewer than 1 per cent of homeowners cancelled renovation projects. Nearly one in eight homeowners has put their home renovation project on hold (12 per cent), according to a new study from Houzz Inc., the leading platform for home renovation and design, including the all-in-one software solution…
According to recent research, a significant portion of office buildings in the United Kingdom do not meet the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) legislation. David Millward, Group Product Manager at Elta Fans, urges building owners and facilities managers to conduct thorough reviews of ventilation systems to fill in any gaps in compliance with the MEES…
National Social Housing Safety and Compliance Week is calling for the whole social housing supply chain to unite behind ‘Together for Safety’, a new movement to improve resident safety. The Week, spearheaded by the Association of Safety and Compliance Professionals (ASCP), is an annual event dedicated to shining a spotlight on safety and compliance at…
A charity that helps people who struggle with alcohol and drug addiction is using portable appliance testing to check the electrical safety of musical equipment used by the bands who play at its meetings. Roots Community, a not-for-profit organisation operating in Blackburn, has invested in a new Seaward PrimeTest 100 to test the safety of…
With the UK requiring a million new tradespeople to keep up with demand over the next decade, Magnet Trade wanted to highlight the importance of closing the gender pay gap as the demand for women in the self-employed trade industry increases. Magnet Trade analysed ONS data, and information from The Association of Independent Professionals and…