Last month Screwfix welcomed over 37,000 trade professionals and DIYers to its annual Screwfix LIVE show at Farnborough Exhibition and Conference Centre for another record-breaking year. The much-anticipated event was attended by more than 37,000 visitors across the weekend, an impressive 19% more than last year, officially making Screwfix LIVE 2026 the biggest year yet….
C-TEC is hosting a free CPD event focusing on lockdown and accessibility. Taking place at its manufacturing facility in Wigan on 4 November, the event is worth four hours of CPD points and will cover lockdown procedures, low-cost fire system upgrades and Equality Act compliance through the following seminars: Lockdown Alert! An overview of Martyn’s…
The Eco Experts’ latest Solar Satisfaction Awards survey has identified a clear interest in UK homeowners using solar panels to boost their house price, as the survey data revealed nearly a quarter (23%) of UK homeowners say that the main reason they purchased solar panels was to increase their property value. According to BOXT’s findings,…
A coalition spanning the health, transport and climate sectors has issued a direct warning to the Government against weakening the UK’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate, describing any weakening as an “unnecessary act of economic self-harm” that threatens public health and green industrial growth. The warning comes as the UK and devolved governments consult on…
Team UAV has completed a drone inspection programme for National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), capturing high-resolution imagery of 500 pole-mounted transformers across its network to support an innovation project exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) could improve the way electrical infrastructure is inspected and maintained. Funded through the Network Innovation Allowance (NIA), the project aims to…
Cerretti Electrical, an electrical and renewable energy firm based in Inverbervie, Aberdeenshire, has been shortlisted in the Scottish Family Business of the Year Micro category at The Herald Family Business Awards 2026, in association with Business Gateway. The national awards celebrate family businesses from across Scotland and the part they play in the communities they…
New industry research from test equipment specialists Martindale Electric reveals that only 55% of electrical professionals always follow the safe isolation procedure in full before starting work – despite 86% saying they are very familiar with it and 86% being extremely or very confident they know every step. This is a concerning statistic, given that…
A talented young electrician from the Highlands has been recognised for her outstanding skill, dedication and professionalism after being named Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) Apprentice of the Year 2026. Katie Munro, from Inverness, took home this year’s top title, which is presented in conjunction with Edmundson Electrical, after impressing judges with her exceptional technical…
Dialight, the global leader in industrial and hazardous-location LED lighting, has supplied a complete lighting solution for a major new bulk grain storage facility at the Port of Tilbury in Essex, UK. The Tilbury Berth 43 Cefetra Bulk Grain Store was completed in July 2026 and handed over to the Port of Tilbury, part of…
Just as contactless payments have made transactions quicker and more efficient, smarter automation is transforming how low carbon technologies (LCTs) connect to the electricity network. Over the past year, UK Power Networks has significantly increased the number of domestic electric vehicle charge point and heat pump applications that can be approved automatically, helping customers install…