Ahead of the Prime Minister’s announcement on climate policy and the potential delay of the 2030 ICE ban, industry experts have commented: Dr Matthew Trewhella, CEO of The Kensa Group commented: “This is extremely concerning news, at a time when we should be scaling up to reach our Net Zero commitments by injecting investment and…
In the ever-evolving landscape of modern life, the importance of prioritising mental well-being has become increasingly evident. Recognising this need, The Electrical Industries Charity have taken a step forward by introducing a new online learning platform that offers a wide range of mental health training courses and live interactive webinars. The courses are designed to…
Installations of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) panels at UK properties has risen by 40 per cent over the last five years, and by 15 per cent in the last year alone, reveals a new study of government data by Logic4training. The study analysed the latest data from the Office of National Statistics on the number of…
SELECT Managing Director Alan Wilson has told thousands of radio listeners across the UK that proper training and apprenticeships are essential to protect the safety of consumers and others in the construction industry. Speaking on the popular Building Ideas Show with Mark Millar on Fix Radio, the MD of Scotland’s largest construction trade association said that…
Alan Siggins, indoor ventilation expert and Managing Director of Airflow, says: “According to the World Green Building Council, buildings account for 39 per cent of global energy-related carbon emissions. Passive house aims to change this scenario. It’s a concept in construction and a standard for energy efficiency in buildings. Because of its origins at the…
An in-person series of events tackling topical retrofit themes is welcoming heat network experts, including REHAU, to its line-up. Retrofit Meets, produced as part of Retrofit 23, will welcome heating experts to The Building Centre in London on 11 October 2023 to discuss the future of the industry. For the UK to reach net zero…
Branch is 2.6 acres in size and boasts electric forklifts and charging points Travis Perkins, which is part of Travis Perkins plc and is the UK’s largest distributor of materials to the construction sector, is opening a brand new branch in Epsom on Monday 18th of September, creating 16 new jobs as a result. The…
For the first time Parker Building Supplies, located on Priory Rd, Tonbridge, is sponsoring the Tunbridge Wells Rugby Club’s Ladies Tour that kicks off in October. In Surrey, Fairall Builders’ Merchant, Godstone, has renewed its sponsorship of local rugby club, Old Caterhamians, marking its tenth year of continuous sponsorship of the local club. While, for the fifth year…
For an electrician, installing a charging station is routine work. However, for all electric vehicle owners who want to charge their cars smartly and safely, it’s essential that the electrician knows what they’re doing and sets up the charger correctly. This is what Zaptec aim to celebrate in their new video. You might not have…
eBay recently launched its first ever Van Conversion of the Year Awards, for professional traders, owner-drivers, van-fans and leisure travellers There are just two weeks left to enter and the overall winner will receive £10,000 in cash, with runners-up awarded £250 worth of eBay items Search is on for everything from the best thought-out trade…