Rexel, a leading distributor of electrical products and solutions in the UK, is celebrating the roll out of PODFather’s route planning and electronic proof of delivery solution across its UK operation. With over 400 vehicles and a network of 200+ hubs and branches, Rexel was looking for a solution that could streamline operations, improve customer…
Summer break provides further opportunity for small businesses to reassess operating costs Fuel cards are a proven way for small businesses to help reduce motoring costs Advice has been issued by established fuel card provider fuelGenie Electricians are being urged to use the summer break to see how they can reduce outgoings when being faced…
Trade complaints related to roofing, roof sealing, and chimney repairs were the most common Over 14,000 cowboy builder complaints made to date in 2022 FOI data reveals a 31 per cent rise in complaints to the Citizens Advice Bureau between 2020 and 2021. Window fitters, kitchen fitters, and general builders among those most likely to…
Dominick Sandford, Managing Director at IronmongeryDirect and ElectricalDirect, said: “During the first few months of the pandemic, the job security of construction workers was thrown into serious doubt, and sadly tens of thousands of employees lost their jobs. However, the latest ONS data shows that the situation has really turned around. “At its peak in…
Leading cable management manufacturer Marshall-Tufflex has released its new catalogue. Featuring the latest Marshall-Tufflex and Bendex product innovations – including the Basor metal and PVC cable trays and ‘Tufflex Tile’, wholesalers can order a hard copy to be delivered free of charge or download from the company’s website. Titled ‘The Ultimate Guide to Cable Management’,…
Following a recent study by the East of England Trading Standards Association (EETSA) and the Ladder Association about the safety of some telescopic ladders on the market, Werner is urging companies to only purchase from reputable manufacturers. The research into commercially available telescopic ladders found that 80% of ladders tested failed to meet minimum safety…
The Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) has been encouraging electricians to help raise standards for installation and maintenance electricians by becoming an ECS Registered Electrician. Five years since launch, we take a look at how this has raised standards for those working as Installation or Maintenance Electricians. Registered Electrician status signifies that not only has the…
Those using vans for work purposes are forking out almost £2.5k more annually due to inflated fuel prices Over half (53%) of businesses reliant on vans have upped their prices because of the fuel crisis The van shortage has led 18% to turn down jobs due to lack of suitable vehicles Aberdeen revealed as top…
Work is progressing rapidly in a power project designed to meet the future needs of homes and businesses across the Cambridge area. UK Power Networks, which distributes electricity across London, the South East and East of England, has reached a set of major milestones in the £5million upgrade. The investment, launched last winter, has already…
Mechanical and electrical services specialist J S Wright has secured a contract valued at more than £4.7 million for a new mixed-use development in the London Borough of Lewisham. The Birmingham-based company, which also has a new London office at Euston, will fit out all 199 private and social ownership apartments with mechanical services and…