A new white paper has been published by Siemens highlighting the challenges and, importantly, potential solutions, in protecting garages containing electric vehicles from the threat of fire. The paper has been co-written with Danfoss Fire Safety A/S, a pioneer in high pressure water mist firefighting, with contributions also from the Danish Institute of Fire and…
This year Electrical Times were delighted to attend WIT23 The event, held on 4th July 2023, is the only national event held by and for tradeswomen. Hosted by WIT’s inspiring founder, Hattie Hasan MBE, WIT 23 is a completely unique and highly interactive event where tradeswomen and trainees can meet, talk and hear about each…
The construction industry accounted for 11 per cent of administrations in the first six months of 2023 – the third highest sector in the UK – according to analysis by full-service law firm Shakespeare Martineau. A total of 759 businesses, 85 of which came from the construction industry, filed for administration between 1 January and…
Scolmore Group, one of the UK’s leading organisations supplying the professional electrical contracting sector with wiring accessories, lighting, security, fire protection, cable accessories and heating control products, has released an updated version of its ‘Specification Solutions’ brochure. The new brochure brings together the ever-increasing range of products from across the businesses operating within the Scolmore…
Electrotechnical contractors in Wales are more concerned than employers elsewhere in the UK about shortfalls in workforce skills and qualifications as the sector prepares for the upturn in work necessary to deliver the nation’s net zero infrastructure. Data from a new survey report commissioned jointly by ECA and JIB and published by The Electrotechnical Skills…
Griff Thomas, MD for GTEC, discusses a simple change to Octopus Energy’s Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) which marks a significant shift for consumers and, potentially, electrical installers. To get money back from Solar PV you need an MCS certified system installed… until now. Octopus Energy, which is leading the charge when it comes to competitive…
Giving Homes England the power to acquire land, masterplan and grant planning approval offers a glimmer of hope for scaling up housing delivery. Housing and levelling up secretary Michael Gove’s speech earlier this week focused on elevating the government agency’s role to one similar of the development corporations of the 80s. He was critical of…
Organisers of the upcoming Green Home Festival say the results of a recent survey show that there is “very real appetite for change” among Scottish homeowners looking to make their homes more eco-friendly. The team behind the week-long renewables jamboree have welcomed a new poll by environment organisation WWF Scotland which says that the majority…
The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA), on behalf of the £1.9 billion UK pump sector has welcomed the recent announcement from the Department of Business and Trade regarding the indefinite extension to the use of CE marking for UK businesses. The CE (Conformité Européenne) mark is used across Europe to certify that a wide range…
Barrow Raiders are delighted to announce an exciting new partnership with BGEN, one of the UK’s largest engineering firms driving the energy transition. The organisation employs more than 1,000 employees and specialises in digital, electrical and mechanical engineering, with clients including FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 companies such as AstraZeneca, British Steel and National Grid….