NICEIC launches consumer campaign to highlight the dangers of electrical DIY and the importance of using NICEIC certified businesses The digital campaign is designed to talk to householders at crucial moments, guiding them to seek out NICEIC certified businesses for all electrical work Taking place in September, the month-long UK-wide activity centres around NICEIC’s very…
Two young electricians have been recognised for their exceptional talent in the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) Apprentice of the Year Awards, in conjunction with Edmundson Electrical. John Baxter proudly lifted the 2023 trophy after impressing the judges, while fellow Ben Wardrop received the 2022 award in recognition of his achievements, with both also being…
Arctic Hayes, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of professional plumbing tools and equipment, including Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Alarms, is marking Gas Safety Week (11th to 17th September) with a message to installers to protect themselves from the threat of Carbon Monoxide poisoning by carrying a Personal Carbon Monoxide Alarm. “As well as raising…
With the growing popularity of electric vehicles, the demand for electricians specialising in EV charge point installations is higher than ever. This demand is set to rocket as we draw closer to the 2030 ban on the sale of new ICE vehicles, and more consumers start making the switch to EVs. So, there couldn’t be…
New research from home renovation and design platform Houzz reveals the most important factors affecting clients’ decisions to hire for renovation projects. Which trades are homeowners hiring? Electricians are the most sought-after pro for Houzz users, with 60 per cent of survey respondents hiring one for their 2022 project and 45 per cent saying they plan to…
UK Power Networks has more than doubled support offered to its customers over the last year, in response to the ‘cost of living crisis’, by scaling up existing partnerships and delivering new support. The £500,000 Cost of Living funding enabled local partners to scale up their in-depth support, increasing home visits and income maximisation support…
by Chris Macwilliam, Partner and Head of Personal Injury, Clough & Willis Solicitors While every employer has a responsibility to keep employees safe and prevent accidents, injuries in workplaces happen all too frequently. Among the most common types of accidents are slips, trips and falls – in 2022, these accounted for 30 per cent of…
A ten-year-old quad amputee has given a heartfelt thank you to a team of volunteer tradespeople who have completed a project to make significant adaptations to his home in Embsay, North Yorkshire. Luke Mortimer – who was just seven years old when he lost his arms and legs after he contracted meningococcal meningitis and septicaemia…
Toolstation has launched its latest catalogue offering hundreds of NEW offers and products at amazing value to help customers conquer any job. The catalogue will be available in all 550+ Toolstation stores across the UK from Monday 4th September. Customers will also be able to ‘click, collect and conquer’ any job by accessing the new…
Word of mouth recommendations named top reason Brits hire a tradesperson Reviews on Google and TrustPilot relied on more than reviews on industry sites such as Check-a-trade and TrustATrader New research reveals the most important factors when selecting and hiring a tradesperson or business to complete a job. The survey, which was commissioned by job…