Research led at Birmingham is part of a £29 million funding package from the Faraday Institution to invest in ‘the most promising and impactful’ battery research Birmingham researchers developing novel battery recycling techniques have been awarded funding by the Faraday Institution, as part of a £29m package to re-focus and accelerate key battery research projects,…
ESP is boosting its free training sessions for contractors with the addition of a training day specifically designed for its MAGDUO Two-Wire Fire Alarm System. The MAGDUO system is aimed at small to medium projects that offers a highly flexible and adaptable system that will save time and money on the installation process. Two-Wire fire…
Electricians are in the top 3 ‘in demand’ trades for 2023, according to new data released by Eureka! Research today. Against the wider backdrop of the cost-of-living crisis – and with no immediate sign of relief for consumers or businesses – Eureka! have taken the pulse of consumers in relation to their home improvement plans…
Campaigning trade body SELECT has re-affirmed its commitment to quality in Scotland’s construction sector by supporting the Construction Quality Improvement Collaborative (CQIC) Charter which seeks to promote good practice to deliver improved performance. CQIC is a Scottish-based campaign for improving construction quality to meet the technical requirements involved in achieving net zero, delivering compliance to…
A flurry of energy and climate announcements were released by the Government yesterday (March 30) on what was billed as “Green Day”. Kristin Baker – VP Strategy UKI at Schneider Electric, said: “The UK has been a key promoter of climate action from being the first country to legislate a net zero target to recently…
Housebuilders north of the border are calling on Scotland’s new first minister, Humza Yousaf, to engage with business and remove obstacles hampering the delivery of new homes. The appeal coincides with government housing statistics reporting a 12 per cent fall in new starts, down by 2,580 to 19,227, in the year to the end of…
Barlows, based in Cheshire, is a business in the forefront of electrification, has picked the Toyota Corolla Commercial – the country’s first hybrid electric van – for its vehicle fleet. The electrical contractors, a family business established for more than 70 years, has signed up for 22 vehicles, to be used by its workforce. Barlows…
New research from HomeServe uncovers ‘Tradesperson Ghosting’ trend, with one in ten (11 per cent) UK adults blanked in the past six months After a quote was requested, four in ten (38 per cent) never heard back, despite chasing Plumbers are in highest demand with a third finding it harder to find one than any other…
2023 Houzz UK State of the Industry reports slowed revenue growth, despite rising costs Houzz Inc., the leading platform for home renovation and design, including the all-in-one software solution for industry professionals, today released the 2023 Houzz UK State of the Industry.* The report provides an outlook on 2023 and a review of 2022 performance…
77 per cent of drivers want more control over their home energy bills More than half of UK drivers over-estimate cost of charging an electric vehicle (EV) 47 per cent of drivers worry about the environmental impact of petrol and diesel cars and 31 per cent feel guilty about driving them Indra’s Vision 2033 shows…