Being watched while they work is the number one irritating behaviour (41 per cent) One in six (16 per cent) tradesmen get annoyed if customers don’t offer them a drink New research has revealed the customer behaviours that tradespeople find most annoying, and being watched while they work tops the list. The study, conducted by…
The rising cost of energy and inflation means that now is the time to invest in energy efficiency – and specifically, upgrades to LED Lighting. This is the message from specialists in energy efficiency retrofit projects, Energys Group. The company is urging Business Managers in maintained schools and colleges to reap the cost efficiencies that…
Johnson Controls, the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, is welcoming the amendments to The Building Regulations 2010 Section 15, paragraph 15.17, in relation to evacuation alert systems in high-rise residential buildings. The amendment states that new residential developments over 18 metres tall will have to incorporate an Evacuation Alert System in accordance…
£25,000 Business Boost grant launched by leading small business insurer Simply Business to help small businesses battle the current economic climate and continue their post-covid recovery A recent study by Simply Business found that 70 per cent of small business owners stated the rising costs are now their biggest challenge in 2022 Entries are open from…
Selco Builders Warehouse has accelerated its evolution towards a sustainable transport fleet by adding 12 electrically powered counterbalance forklift trucks. The leading builders merchant has also extended its use of alternative fuels by introducing the use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) in its fleet. HVO is a cleaner alternative to diesel and is manufactured from…
Volunteers from the construction charity Band of Builders have answered a call for help to adapt the home of a former bricklayer from Toomebridge, County Antrim, who has been bed-bound for a decade because of a rare neurological disorder, which means he requires round-the-clock care. Tradespeople from across Northern Ireland – as well as others coming across from the UK…
NEC Birmingham will soon open its doors for the first time to InstallerSHOW, the UK’s largest plumbing, heating and electric trade show. Taking place from 21-23 June, InstallerSHOW will see over 300 manufacturers, 100 speakers and will see an estimated 10,000 visitors descend on its new home. Previously held in Coventry, the move to a…
With the new requirements coming into force in England from yesterday (15 June) BEAMA have published a collection of guidance documents to help installers and contractors design and install gas and oil fired wet central heating installations, electric heating, and ventilation systems, in accordance with the new Building Regulations (Part L and F). The guides…
Builders, plumbers and electricians can be landed with daily bills of up to £56.39 in one area of London Steep parking fees and green motoring charges are landing Britain’s army of tradespeople with higher costs when travelling to emergency call-outs and some have turned away work because of parking ticket costs. According to Toolstation 71…
A 12-week consultation has been launched by the Department of Levelling Up Housing and Communities seeking comments on three proposals to enhance electrical safety for residents in social housing in England and bring greater parity between the rented sectors following the introduction of Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector England Regulations in 2020….