An 8km strategic road through the Cumbrian countryside called for an approach to lighting that considered what lay beyond the carriageway as carefully as the road itself. Thorn Lighting has supplied 379 R2L2 luminaires with NightTune technology for the new Carlisle Southern Link Road, balancing highway safety with energy efficiency, dark sky protection and the…
EcoVadis Gold, energy-efficient lighting solutions and investment in renewable energy support LEDVANCE’s sustainability strategy. LEDVANCE, one of the world’s leading providers of lighting solutions, has published its Sustainability Report for the 2025 financial year, setting out the company’s latest progress and initiatives across environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. Under its guiding principle, ‘Power Through…
Former SELECT Managing Director Alan Wilson has been presented with the trade body’s prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of more than 40 years of service to the Scottish construction industry. The award, sponsored by Schneider Electric, was presented to the industry veteran by association President Darren Crockett at the 2026 SELECT President’s Lunch at…
Werner, a global leader in the manufacturing and supply of height safety equipment, has announced a significant investment in its Burton upon Trent Centre of Excellence as it continues to expand the site’s role as the manufacturing and distribution hub for Werner and BoSS products in the UK. The move follows the successful return of…
VCHRGD has appointed David Slate as Engineering and Technical Manager as the EV charging technology company continues its expansion following triple-digit year-on-year growth. The appointment forms part of VCHRGD’s investment in the people, technology and services needed to support its next phase of development. Having reached profitability in 2026 and completed a growth funding round,…
The recent energy cap rise continues to put pressure on family finances, and consumers are increasingly turning to a trusted source of practical help – the UK’s tradespeople. New research from omnichannel retailer Screwfix reveals that more than nine in ten (91%) tradespeople surveyed have dealt with a customer enquiry relating to an energy-saving product…
This week, from October 5th to 11th, marks Hospice Care Week, and NAPIT is proud to support the campaign through its fundraising efforts for Ashgate Hospice so far this year. Located in North Derbyshire, Ashgate Hospice provides palliative and end-of-life carefree of charge to people aged 18 and over. They care for people living with…
A new Sussex skills alliance has been launched to help tackle electrical workforce shortages and strengthen the region’s pipeline of qualified electrotechnical talent. The Sussex Electrotechnical Training and Careers Alliance (ETCA), led by the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA), brings employers, colleges, manufacturers and skills bodies together to close the gap between local training provision and…
Jersey Electricity and Highlands College have launched their Green Skills Academy to support the training of thirty-six low carbon heating technicians in Jersey by 2030. Grant UK is supporting this initiative with the supply of heat pump equipment for training and assessment. A partnership between Jersey Electricity, Highlands College and local industry is striving to…
Marshall-Tufflex has welcomed the publication of a new industry guidance document from BEAMA designed to help improve the safety, design, installation and inspection of cable management systems in buildings. The new publication, Prevention of Premature Collapse: A Guide to the Design, Installation and Inspection of Cable Management Systems, has been developed by BEAMA’s Cable Management…