• Failing to build the Northern leg of HS2 to Manchester, means fewer paths for freight trains despite Government commitment to grow the sector • Cancelling Phase 2 could lead to up to half a million more lorries on our roads every year • Freight operators call on government to set ambitious freight growth target…
Greater collaboration between politicians and Scotland’s construction industry is vital to reach the goal of net zero, MSP Monica Lennon told guests of SELECT, Scotland’s largest construction trade association. In a keynote speech to the campaigning body’s annual flagship event, Ms Lennon also highlighted the outstanding work undertaken by the construction sector in building communities…
The Smart Buildings Show taking place at ExCel, London, 18-19 October 2023, provides visitors with a gateway to the latest information and cutting-edge technologies in the smart building industry. With massive growth predicted for the smart building market in the coming years, the show covers key aspects of creating and managing an intelligent building to…
Travis Perkins, which is part of Travis Perkins plc and the UK’s largest distributor of materials to the construction sector, has opened the doors to its latest branch in Epsom, with a little help from the Mayor, Robert Geleit. The Mayor was the guest of honour as Travis Perkins opened its new branch on Roy…
Develop Training, one of the UK’s leading accredited providers of compliance, technical and safety training, has partnered with National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) to deliver a highly successful, bespoke training programme centred around modern managerial skills. NGED delivers a safe and reliable electricity supply to eight million customers in the Midlands, South West and South…
1st October saw the introduction of phase 3 of the Home Office’s fire safety reform programme, meaning new fire safety guidance and requirements will be issued across the UK. Experts at job management software provider BigChange share insight on what the new guidance will look like and what it means for trades businesses: Simon Field,…
An “unsung hero” of the electrical industry has been recognised for his remarkable contribution to the sector with the Lifetime Achievement Award by SELECT, Scotland’s largest construction trade association. Alick Smith was honoured by the campaigning body at the recent SELECT President’s Lunch, sponsored by Electrium, at the voco Grand Central Hotel in Glasgow (Friday…
The recent announcement of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme rising to £7500 has resulted in higher demand for heat pumps. New research from The Eco Experts reveals that UK-based searches for ‘heat pump grant’ hit its highest point this year. According to Google Trends data, during the week following the £7,500 heat pump grant announcement, UK…
The conference programme for Smart Buildings Show 2023 has been announced, with a fantastic range of speakers and panel discussions spread across four theatres focusing on different elements of smart buildings. Smart Buildings Show, the UK’s leading exhibition and conference dedicated to the smart buildings industry, takes place at ExCeL London on 18-19 October 2023…
Adam Allen of Teesside-based electrical contracting business Geoffrey Robinson Ltd has been recognised as one of the country’s leading electrotechnical and engineering services apprentices, after winning the coveted 2023 ECA Edmundson Apprentice of the Year Award during a ceremony held at Trinity House in London. Adam, who works for ECA member-firm Geoffrey Robinson Ltd, was…