Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, has announced five new CIBSE accredited Continuous Professional Development (CPD) courses to arm specifiers, lighting designers, facilities managers and installers with the knowledge to be able to respond to a range of business needs from meeting sustainability goals to protection from COVID-19. Ranging from topics like the…
With flexible working now becoming much more common since lockdown, the BCIA says staff will expect their employers to take the necessary steps to ensure their normal place of work is a comfortable environment, particularly in periods of extreme temperatures like we have witnessed this summer. It also says that in an age of greater…
ECA is calling on the next Prime Minister to tackle the cost-of-living crisis by immediately changing the way electricity and gas are taxed. In an open letter sent to Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss, backed by signatories including leading construction industry bodies BESA, BSRIA, FETA and SELECT (full list of signatories below), ECA is urging…
Toolstation, one of Britain’s fastest growing suppliers of tools, accessories and building supplies, has completed its latest tie-up with the Volunteer It Yourself (VIY) social enterprise, helping fund the repurposing of vacant units in Redditch town centre into a Youth Hub. Wise Youth Centre, which is based at Market Walk, Redditch (B97 4HN), officially opened…
As the construction industry faces up to its important role in tackling the global climate crisis, MKM has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable practices by becoming one of the latest businesses to pledge support to the Construction Leadership Council’s CO2nstruct Zero initiative as a Business Champion. CO2nstruct Zero brings together businesses from across and beyond…
Last week energy users were yet again given more devastating news after consultancy Cornwall Insight warned of major increases in energy costs for 2023. The price cap changes would see the average household paying a shocking £355 a month instead of the current £164. While the price cap only covers domestic customers and not commercial,…
Electric vans are increasing in popularity, but should you buy one for your business? Dan Powell from Desperate Seller reveals the top five things every electrician needs to check before going electric. With the 2030 ban on petrol and diesel vans looming large over the horizon, you may be wondering if now is the right…
A group which provides life-saving first aid at events throughout Wales has won building materials to help modernise its facilities. St John Ambulance Cymru has won £500 worth of materials from Selco Builders Warehouse through the builders merchant’s newly-launched Community Heroes campaign. And it could get better yet for the charity, which will go forward…
70 per cent rely mainly or exclusively on word-of-mouth recommendations More than a quarter (27 per cent) admit they need to do more marketing to help their business Marketing experts share their top bits of advice for electricians Marketing is important for any business trying to grow its customer base, but almost nine in ten…
JTL, the leading work-based learning provider in England and Wales, is reminding school-leavers of the many benefits of taking on an apprenticeship with its new campaign, A Trade is Always with You. The campaign reminds students due to receive their A Levels and GCSE exams results later this month of an alternative option to continuing…