CareCo’s Braintree HQ has been transformed into a bright, modern workplace that reflects the company’s identity and supports a more connected way of working. Following a catastrophic fire in September 2023, the 2 year rebuild worked to create a renewed headquarters designed around collaboration, wellbeing and a stronger sense of belonging. Located in the heart…
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle drivers are missing out on saving money on fuel by not plugging in their cars often enough, a new UK survey has discovered. The survey of UK drivers by Find Out Now for the EV chargepoint manufacturer CTEK discovered that almost one in six (16%) Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) are…
With England’s World Cup campaign underway and many households expected to watch matches outdoors this summer, property maintenance company Aspect is highlighting seven common safety mistakes associated with temporary outdoor electrical setups. Demand for outdoor projectors, screens, speakers and garden lighting is expected to increase during the tournament, creating additional opportunities for avoidable electrical safety…
New analysis highlights how broader product choices can help make heat pumps more affordable for homeowners Passiv UK has launched a new comparison tool designed to help installers assess the cost implications of different heat pump and controls combinations. The analysis reveals that relying primarily on established heat pump brands could increase installation costs by up to £2,000 compared with alternative…
NICEIC, the UK’s leading certification and training body for the electrical industry, is pleased to be returning to InstallerSHOW 2026, taking place at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham, from 23 to 25 June 2026. NICEIC’s technical experts will be on hand at the organisation’s stand (3D10) to provide guidance on assessments, schemes, and training,…
Growing fire safety organisation Fire Aware has sent a stark message to those working across multiple sectors with decisions to make about fire safety – change needs to start now. Fire Aware CEO Gavin Skelly made the call as the fire safety industry starts to understand the implications of the post-Grenfell era and the legal…
A former Uxbridge College student has won first place in a national competition. Samuel Stevely, from Beaconsfield, showcased his practical expertise and problem-solving skills in the final of the highly anticipated SPARKS Learner of the Year 2026 competition, held to celebrate emerging talent across the UK electrical sector. After winning his regional heat, Samuel headed…
What if the answer to cheaper, greener electricity was right on your doorstep? UK Power Networks is exploring that question through its latest innovation, designed to unlock the potential of community-led energy. Working with Community Energy Pathways, Fuse Energy and Energy Systems Catapult, the network operator is developing the UK’s first scalable blueprint for community-led…
Statement on the findings of survey, “Undergrounding transmission cables: study of costs of innovative methods” “Delivering the grid infrastructure required to support the UK’s clean energy transition is one of the biggest infrastructure challenges of the next decade. As we accelerate the connection of renewable energy and increase electricity demand, it is critical that we…
Vertiv, a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, today announced the completed acquisition of ThermoKey S.p.A., a leading provider of heat rejection and heat-exchange technologies with long-standing relationships across original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and system integrators. The acquisition expands Vertiv’s thermal management portfolio and manufacturing capabilities, particularly in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), and…