Expert insight from Fair Fix, the boiler engineer experts, reveals that a reduction in radiator and boiler manufacturing has led to increased prices for consumers, but an industry rebound might spell promise for cash-strapped homeowners. Fair Fix has analysed the changing market size of the UK’s boiler and radiator manufacturing industry over the past decade,…
As 59 per cent of homeowners continue to favour gas heating systems, the construction sector launches Green Home Festival to encourage public adoption of sustainable heating technologies. Homeowners remain hesitant towards heat pump technology, despite its pivotal role in achieving the nation’s ambitious low-carbon targets, according to a new poll by the Scottish and Northern…
New data reveals 63 per cent of UK trades are experiencing labour shortages in 2023 Over 1 million Google searches for trade jobs abroad have been made in the UK in the last 12 months Improved quality of life, the cost-of-living crisis in the UK and better career opportunities abroad are driving UK tradespeople to…
Panasonic is celebrating the launch of its new Aquarea L Series R290 air source heat pump into the UK with a Smart TV promotion running from July to 30th September 2023. This exciting offer aims to reward Panasonic’s valued PRO Partners with a Panasonic 4K 65” Smart TV on their first installation of the new…
GS Yuasa, the globally renowned Japanese battery manufacturer and UK market leader, is set to continue its highly successful partnership with Tunnock’s, the iconic confectionery brand. As part of the continued collaboration, vehicle technicians and electrical installers will receive a sweet treat at no additional cost with both GS and Yuasa batteries from participating distributors…
The organisers of this year’s Green Home Festival are urging homeowners and the construction industry to “be brave” and embrace innovations like microwave heating to help build a more sustainable future and meet net zero targets. Scotland’s second renewables jamboree will kick off in less than two weeks, delivering 11 free shows on low-carbon living…
Toolstation recently partnered with domestic violence charity Rebuilding Lives UK to support the completion of a home renovation project in Macclesfield by donating several trade tools and accessories. Rebuilding Lives UK is a charity that supports survivors of domestic abuse coping with poor living standards and financial difficulties by providing partial or complete home maintenance…
Earlier this month (11 July), the Department for Transport announced new legislation mandating the availability of rapid public EV chargers. As part of the Public Charge Point Regulations 2023, all rapid chargers must be reliable for 99 per cent of the time during each calendar year. Aiming to increase EV uptake by tackling unreliability, improving…
43 per cent of contractors spend up to five hours a month dealing with customer disputes Over a third (36 per cent) have faced legal action from dissatisfied customers New research by Dispute Assist, the UK’s leading dispute resolution provider, has revealed the impact of customer disputes on the working hours and financial success of…
Domestic electricians who need to formally recognise their skills and experience now have a dedicated Experienced Worker Assessment (EWA) route available to them. The Domestic Electrician EWA is based on the same content as the Domestic Electrician apprenticeship standard, so both new entrants and existing workers are assessed and accredited to the same industry standard. This…