It was top of the construction bill once again as the Lighthouse Charity’s highly anticipated premier fundraising and networking event raised the roof at the Westminster Park Plaza, raising nearly £270,000 for the construction community. Over 950 guests arrived through the doors to a welcome drinks reception and what promised to be yet another fantastic…
By Callum Biscoe, Commercial Director of C&B Electrical Contractors Ltd The demand for qualified electricians in Britain today is huge and growing, with a shortfall of 15,000 predicted over the next five years. And while that does not mean electrical contractors should lower their standards when seeking new members for their team, it does present…
A promising energy professional has picked up several awards for her transformative work in the digital space. Nene Yamasaki, senior decisions scientist at UK Power Networks, was awarded Rising Star at the Young Energy Professionals Awards in November. She won the Emerging Talent Award in the UK Business Tech Awards in September, and was a…
Drayton, leading manufacturer of heating controls, has revealed that its Rewards+ points can now be redeemed for a range of popular retail vouchers, helping installers save big this Christmas. With the busiest shopping season here, members of Drayton’s loyalty programme can exchange points earned through Drayton product installations directly for digital vouchers, via the Drayton…
This heating season, Ariston is hitting the road, visiting merchants and partners across the country with exclusive promotions available on its range of heat pumps and boilers. As part of its Near You campaign, installers who come along to these nationwide events will get their hands on Ariston’s exclusive promotion, which offers discounts of up…
Christmas may be a season of celebration for many families, but for those who have lost loved ones to workplace accidents, it can prove to be a very difficult time of the year. That’s why Werner is using this year’s National Workplace Day of Remembrance (12th December) to remind people of the vital importance of…
A few clicks could change how vulnerable families use electricity in their homes thanks to a new website from UK Power Networks. The Home Energy Saver tool gives households simple, personalised tips to help them use less energy and pay less on their bills. From adjusting heating settings to upgrading lighting, it makes saving energy…
Construction has started on what will be the UK’s third Community Heat Hub – a low carbon heat solution that provides heat and hotwater to residential communities via a heat network developed and designed especially for low-rise, low-density sites. Taylor Wimpey Yorkshire contracted the solution from GTC for its Swinnow Park development in Wetherby –…
Almost one in eight UK homes have no backup power essentials in an electrical blackout Less than one in five people would prioritise unplugging electrical appliances in a power cut Over a third of Brits would rely on candles for light despite fire risk New research from NICEIC has revealed almost one in eight UK…
The new Cleve RFC off-field kit has officially landed – and it’s already turning heads. This season, players will step out in new pre-match and off-field gear proudly featuring the CU Phosco logo, thanks to a renewed sponsorship deal with the family-run lighting manufacturer. The sponsorship sees CU Phosco’s branding appear across a wide range…