A powerful network of C-TEC’s ZFP CAST fire alarm and lockdown alert systems is protecting a school in Wigan. Situated in a residential area of Ashton-in-Makerfield, Willow Grove Primary is a community school dedicated to supporting children with special needs. When the school needed to upgrade its fire and security systems, it turned to GHE,…
New international summit and expo will unite the global DALI ecosystem and celebrate excellence through the 2027 DALI Lighting Awards. New Jersey/Utrecht, September 16, 2026 – The DALI Alliance will host the first-ever Global DALI Summit + Expo, DALI 27, on February 23 and 24, 2027, at the Supernova area in the Royal Dutch Jaarbeurs…
A streetscape improvement project in Eastbourne is helping to demonstrate how thoughtful infrastructure design can create safer and more accessible public spaces for blind and partially sighted people. Eastbourne has one of the UK’s largest ageing populations. Thousands of residents live with sight impairment or visual accessibility challenges, making safe navigation through busy public spaces…
Equation Lighting has been part of the striking reimagination of one of the original buildings that make up Canary Wharf. In an extensive refurbishment project, 30 South Colonnade has been transformed with person-centric design, keeping wellbeing and sustainability at the heart. The new design honours the heritage of the address, while unveiling innovation and contemporary…
The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) has joined a broad coalition of businesses, consumer groups, charities, energy companies and industry bodies in calling on the Chancellor to reduce electricity costs by moving policy levies from household and business electricity bills to general taxation. In a joint letter to the Chancellor, signatories warn that the UK faces…
The Silhouette Awards is preparing to launch its sixth season, building on five years of mentorship, international connections and support for emerging talent across the architectural lighting design community. The 2026–2027 programme will be officially unveiled during a special virtual event on Monday 14th September at 3.00 PM UK time. Open to everyone, the event…
WISKA UK Ltd has announced the appointment of James Ireland as Northern Regional Sales Manager. James joins WISKA UK from Forum Lighting Solutions, where he held the position of Sales Director. With more than 25 years’ experience within the electrical industry, he has developed extensive knowledge of the electrical wholesale sector, building strong relationships with wholesalers,…
Commercial lighting manufacturer Spectre Lighting has announced a planned expansion of its UK stockholding, executing a strategic direction to increase inventory levels and ensure continued supply after exceptionally strong market demand across the wholesale, specification and contracting sectors. Launched in June by 25 year industry specialist Craig Taylor, the Warrington based business entered the sector…
NAPIT have launched a new Electrician Qualification Pathways Quiz, designed to help you check whether you hold the qualifications required to become a NAPIT member or expand the range of work you or your business can undertake. NAPIT has created the pathways quiz to make the process clear from the start. Whether you already work…
New Volue white paper says trading performance, not hardware, now decides what a European battery earns. New research released by Volue, a global leader in electrification technology, demonstrates that two European battery projects built to the same specification, at much the same cost, can earn very different returns. In its white paper, From Asset to Algorithm,…