myenergi, pioneer of the world’s first eco-smart EV charger, is set to exhibit its latest range of home energy tech at Solar and Storage Live 2023. Taking place at The NEC in Birmingham between 17-19 October, the event will bring together more than 450 exhibitors, 300 speakers and tens of thousands of visitors. As a…
93 per cent of tradespeople use social media to promote their business Facebook (58 per cent), Instagram (39 per cent), YouTube (33 per cent) and TikTok (31 per cent) are the four most effective social media sites used by tradespeople for lead generation 23 per cent said their business had experienced unjustified public complaints and…
Electrical and commercial fit-out company FSE UK is reporting a six-fold expansion since implementing a cloud-based job management system and mobile app from BigChange. The system, which has transformed the management of the company’s mobile operation, improving efficiency and boosting customer service, provides digital workflows, integration with the Xero accounting package and an online customer…
A Liverpool joiner who has raised £20,000 for charity in the last 12 months has secured a national award for his contributions to the local community. Chris Duckworth has been named one of the three UK winners of the Extra Mile Awards organised by leading builders merchant Selco Builders Warehouse. The competition recognised kind-hearted tradespeople…
Despite the prime minister Rishi Sunak’s plans to water down net zero targets on gas boilers the goal to fit all new homes with heat pumps by 2025 still stands. Industry experts worry there are insufficient qualified installers to scale up from fitting 60,000 heat pumps last year to an estimated 250,000 a year by…
Key insights from a survey report commissioned jointly by the Joint Industry Board (JIB) and Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA), and published by the Electrotechnical Skills Partnership (TESP), has revealed differences in requirements and opportunities for the UK’s electrotechnical sector at a regional level. With a total workforce of around 276,000, best case scenario calculations estimate around…
Study reveals customers’ attitudes towards green initiatives in trades businesses Where to find sustainability funding – expert shares their tips on becoming a greener business New research from job management software provider BigChange, reveals that one in five Brits (20 per cent) will only hire tradespeople who have clear environmental initiatives, highlighting the importance of…
Scotland’s leading electrical bodies have warned that training must remain on a national level – and insist it is essential to take a “one nation” approach to ensure skills, standards and safety are consistent everywhere across Scotland and the UK Localised training has been suggested as a ‘quick fix’ for teaching would-be electricians new skills,…
News that a ban on oil and LPG boiler installations has been pushed back 10 years has been welcomed by British homeowners, with 69 percent supporting Rishi Sunak’s plan to delay the deadline. This is according to brand new research from MyBuilder.com, a platform that matches reliable tradespeople to homeowners. The PM announced he will…
Two employees from Breathing Buildings walked Peddars Way to raise vital funds for the charity Young Lives vs Cancer. Together, James Lupson, Factory Supervisor, and Mark Thomas, Purchasing Assistant, walked the long-distance footpath through the Suffolk and Norfolk countryside to raise an impressive £210 for the charity. Young Lives vs Cancer is Breathing Building’s chosen…