The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) welcomes the introduction of a new suite of ECS cards for the building controls sector. The Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) is the sole ID and competence card scheme for electrotechnical operatives in the UK and has worked closely with the BCIA for a number of years to ensure that…
Big Bothers are set to strike UK homes this winter, but around half (45 per cent) admit to putting off repairs until the last minute – racking up £3.7 billion of avoidable bills TV personality and celebrity builder, Craig Philips has teamed up with Home Assistance provider HomeServe by creating a series of how-to videos…
With a large project that can take several months and involves several trades, there are many difficulties that can arise. Managing these can be key to a project finishing on time and on budget, so action needs to be taken to ensure these difficulties do not become problems that could impede the smooth running of…
Statistics show that over 700 construction workers die by suicide per year in the UK — equivalent to two construction workers every working day. There is still a stigma surrounding mental health, especially within male-dominated industries, such as the construction industry. This stigma brings a range of issues, which can have devastating effects on those…
Close to half of the UK’s homeowners are confused by the government’s plans to phase out old boilers, and more than 70 per cent don’t understand the cost of upgrading to a new approved system. This is according to a new survey from MyBuilder.com, a platform that offers a reliable way for homeowners to hire…
Scolmore Group is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a certification of CPD course provision by CIBSE (Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers), meaning the company is now a CIBSE CPD approved training provider. Scolmore Group now features on CIBSE’s CPD Directory and the first courses to be made available cover a range…
National Grid Electricity Distribution is actively encouraging domestic participation in its flexibility programme, which is giving domestic customers the opportunity to get paid for shifting their energy demand. Following the completion of its most recent flexibility procurement, the distribution network operator for the Midlands, South West and South Wales has seen participation from flexible domestic…
Martindale Electric continues to celebrate 95 years of innovation and service in 2023 introducing a new electrical ‘Spot the Difference’ competition, with Amazon vouchers and exclusive ‘95th Anniversary’ metal water bottles up for grabs. Martindale Electric, established in 1928, is one of the most trusted brands in electrical safety testing. From the classic patented Ring…
SolarEdge Technologies, the global leader in smart energy technology, is set to debut its latest technological advancements in the UK at Solar & Storage Live 2023 (Birmingham, 17-19 October, Hall 5, Stand C8). SolarEdge will present its latest advancements in both residential and commercial & industrial (C&I) product solutions, while also demonstrating new software technologies…
Screwfix, the omnichannel retailer, has been awarded the prestigious Best Innovation in Delivery at the eCommerce Awards 2023 for its rapid delivery service, Screwfix Sprint. In an evening that recognised excellence in the world of eCommerce across the UK, Screwfix Sprint was given the award by a panel of expert judges. The panel were impressed…