76 per cent don’t feel comfortable talking about their mental health The most common cause of stress for UK electricians is the rising cost of materials (51 per cent) IronmongeryDirect and ElectricalDirect are working with mental health charity, Basildon Mind, to raise awareness of the issue 83 per cent of UK electricians experience mental health…
Certification body, CompEx, has launched a new online short course to raise awareness of hydrogen safety due to the crucial role it plays in the transition to net zero. The course offers an overview of hydrogen on an introductory level, which makes the course relevant for any worker who may be new to hydrogen and…
The latest engineering services industry survey, backed by leading trade bodies ECA, BESA, SELECT and SNIPEF, shows the growing impact rising labour shortages are having on business owners in the sector. This is having a clear knock-on effect on their business performance. Almost half (42 per cent) of respondents said labour shortages were the biggest…
New data from theecoexperts.co.uk has revealed that 69 per cent of the UK would purchase a home with solar panels. This is up from 65 per cent the previous year, signifying the rising popularity of domestic solar panels. The ongoing energy crisis over the last 12 months has led to a shortened break-even point for…
Leading trade supplier ElectricalDirect is urging electrical professionals to embrace the business opportunities offered by electric vehicle charge point installation, plus highlighting the importance of remaining up to date on the latest requirements. As the UK drives forward with decarbonisation, the growth in the use of electric vehicles (EV) will continue to expand. The latest…
ECA has welcomed the changes and corrections in the Corrigendum, which help to clarify the requirements of the 18th Edition (BS 7671:2018+A2:2022) and the intent behind the Regulations. The Corrigendum makes changes to several areas of BS 7671 and comes into effect immediately. It is available for free to download from the IET and BSI by clicking…
Sixteen colleagues from Toolstation’s Support Centre are walking a total of 992 miles with their furry friends throughout the month of May to help raise money for its charity partner, Macmillan Cancer Support. The sixteen participants have a target of 62 miles per person to complete the dog walk challenge – equating to just over…
The latest research by tax specialists, RIFT Tax Refunds, reveals that while 2023 is forecast to see an increase in the number of businesses working within the construction contractor sector, the total market size based on revenue is expected to see a -1.3 per cent year on year decline. RIFT Tax Refunds analysed the market…
Two passionate designers are appealing for help from electrical companies in a bid to complete a garden to be unveiled at this year’s RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park – which seeks to raise awareness of the mental health crisis in the construction industry. The Constructing Minds garden is set to be one of the…
Selco Builders Warehouse has continued its commitment to protecting the environment by launching the third phase of its ambitious tree planting project. The leading builders merchant has planted 45,000 trees at Wooplaw Farm in Jedburgh on the Scottish Borders to create its latest ‘Selco Forest’. It means, over the last two years, Selco has planted…