Sponsored by Luceco Group, the eFIXX 30 under 30 awards programme was established to recognise up-and-coming talent within the electrical industry, showcasing the next generation of electrical contractors. Those who were nominated and ultimately selected as winners have all contributed significantly to the industry, having proven that they are willing to go the extra mile…
Rako, Britain’s leading smart lighting controls manufacturer, will be showcasing the capabilities of its refreshed App on Stand 23 at EI Live, 14-15 September at Farnborough Exhibition Centre. The refresh now allows users to control colour temperature and light intensity with a touch slider. It means clients can adjust the lighting to suit their…
A new 80MW PV project in China has been described as an ‘exemplar’ large-scale installation that the UK can adopt as multiple large-scale projects go to tender. The 80MW PV Project in Gansu Province, China, uses 356 sets of GoodWe GW225K-HT, part of the HT1500V series of inverters, ensuring an annual average power generation of…
Scotland faces a “monumental but essential task” if it is to overhaul its aged housing stock and find practical solutions to reduce emissions and address the climate emergency. That was the message from Patrick Harvie on Monday 8 August as he officially opened the first-ever Green Home Festival as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The…
PARTNERSHIP HAS SEEN A TOTAL OF 1500 YOUNG VOLUNTEERS EARN OVER 850 CITY & GUILDS QUALIFICATIONS Travis Perkins, which is part of Travis Perkins plc and is the UK’s largest distributor of materials to the construction sector, has announced its 100th tie-up with the Volunteer It Yourself (VIY) social enterprise, helping donate materials for the…
The cost of raw materials in the UK is expected to have more than trebled in 2022 Over a quarter (28 per cent) of UK electricians have raised their prices One in four homeowners have to delay their renovation projects and have had to increase their budget New research has revealed the shocking reality of…
NICEIC delivers record-breaking digital tools to 38,000 certified businesses The latest series of THE WIRE exceeds 45,000 views All-new Pocket Guide App hits 20,000 downloads in under four weeks NICEIC, the UK’s largest Certification Body for the building services industry, has further underlined its support to its 38,000 certified businesses through the delivery of class-leading digital tools.The line-up,…
The growing campaign for regulation of the electrical industry has received a timely boost after more than 180 electricians pledged their support for the crusade being spearheaded by SELECT, Scotland’s largest construction trade body. An unprecedented number of professionals rushed to add their names to the association’s Wall of Support at a series of Toolbox Talks held across Scotland in May…
GTEC now has a new location for installers in the South East looking to train in its industry-leading renewables courses. Hosted at The Building Performance Hub in High Wycombe – the only dedicated UK facility for the education and practical hands on training of building performance for sustainable buildings – qualifications on offer include air source heat pumps,…
Leading builders merchant Selco Builders Warehouse has partnered with Peterborough United for the 2022-2023 Sky Bet League One campaign. The deal includes sponsorship of a soon to be launched Goal of the Month competition, which will include goals from the first team, under 21s, under 18s and women’s side, as well as featured messaging on…