New research from Checkatrade reveals the rogue trade hotspots around the UK Risky business: 27 per cent have booked a trade without sourcing references and 24 per cent have completely skipped background checks altogether Skint Brits: 23 per cent of homeowners also admit they would choose the cheapest tradesperson due to cost of living, with…
CU Phosco Lighting, the UK’s longest established family-owned exterior lighting group, is celebrating its 100th anniversary by offering you the chance to win an incredible 2-week vacation for two to Sydney, Australia. The birthplace of Founder Charles Marques M.B.E, the prize includes: Round-trip flights to Australia 14 unforgettable nights in Sydney for two people A…
Although the latest news is that the UK government has scrapped plans to review or repeal all laws set out during the country’s time in the EU by the end of 2023, which includes the Working at Height Regulations 2005 (WAHR), WernerCo, the world-leading manufacturer and distributor of access equipment, inclusive of the Werner, BoSS and…
With the clock ticking on the government’s net-zero strategy, Harding Heating has researched how the rollout of Heat Pumps is progressing, given this is central to the Department of Energy’s plans. The UK’s wealthiest 30% are 10 times more likely to install a heat pump than the poorest third, and three-quarters of those who installed a heat…
Travis Perkins, which is part of Travis Perkins plc and is the UK’s largest distributor of materials to the construction sector, has opened a brand new branch in Witney. A third of the 20 new jobs created have been filled by women. The new Witney branch is two acres in size and as part of…
In recognition of her long-term commitment to industry skills development, Chair of The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership (TESP) Ruth Devine was named Skills Champion of the Year at the prestigious Enginuity Skills Awards. The event, organised by not-for-profit skills organisation Enginuity, honours people across the country who are making a difference in the engineering and manufacturing…
JTL, one of the leading apprenticeship providers in the building services engineering sector in England and Wales, has named Amy Lister, Jared Bell and Harry Armitage as its winners in this year’s National Apprentice of the Year awards, which took place at The Victory Services Club in London on Wednesday 28th June. After being crowned winners for their academic and practical…
Schneider Electric, Robus and CompEx join Scotland’s largest construction trade association SELECT, Scotland’s largest construction trade association, has welcomed three major new enterprises to its growing Associate Membership Scheme as it continues to attract an impressive line-up of market-leading manufacturers and organisations. Schneider Electric, Robus LED Group and CompEx have all joined the 25 existing…
More than 90 Travis Perkins colleagues from Manchester and the Northwest region took part in a football tournament to raise money for Travis Perkins’ charity partner, Macmillan Cancer Support. Organised by Christopher Tivey, Branch Manager of Travis Perkins Radcliffe, the tournament saw them play against each other in a series of friendly matches. On Sunday…
#CEFLIVE23, the UK’s premier electrical event, returned to the NEC Birmingham last month after four years away. Over 8,000 electrical professionals visited to discover cutting-edge innovations, new products, and network with like-minded people and experts. Hosted by CEF, the UK’s leading multi-channel electrical distributor, the two-day event had over 85 leading brands for attendees to…