Universal Skills is excited to announce the launch of a new Solar PV and Electrical Energy Storage Course as part of a continued effort to offer an industry recognised renewable energy training provision in a sector which continues to see rapid growth. Renewables currently account for 39.3 per cent of the UK’s total energy production and continue to play an…
The Electrical Safety Roundtable in the Workplace Group has worked collaboratively to create two new technical summary leaflets to promote a better understanding of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 (EWAR). The leaflets have been produced in collaboration with over 25 different organisations after concerns were raised about the lack of understanding and compliance seen…
The Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) is reminding ECS card holders to download the MyECS virtual card app, which will allow cards to be checked through the new CSCS Smart Check app. CSCS Smart Check is the biggest change to site entry processes in decades and represents a remarkable achievement of collaborative working between the 38…
by Tom Swinbourne at SkiphireUK There is one important message we should all remember: we work to live, rather than live to work. In the hustle and bustle of contemporary living, it can be easy to forget this and let your job consume your personal life. This can lead to a number of mental health…
See link to video interviews below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAZWj7WI4Dc&t=5s Riverford Organic Farm was looking to increase sustainability in refrigeration at its new butchery in Devon. Installer, Neil McCourt of Keep it Cool, sought the advice of refrigeration specialist distributor, Mervin Chumun at Hawco Ltd, and together specified four 10HP Panasonic Coldchain Refrigeration units to provide the best…
Every week in England, there are at least 35 house fires caused by faulty white goodsi, yet a YouGov survey commissioned by Infoo has shown that 90 per cent of adults in the UK are unaware of the dangers posed by household appliances every year. Products that may have been recalled because they are faulty,…
For World Environment Day (5th June), an expert has shared advice on how tradespeople can make their work more sustainable. Improving sustainability can benefit both the planet and your business, as customers are growing increasingly likely to favour tradespeople with green credentials. Recent research by ElectricalDirect, the specialist retailer of electrical products, found that a…
Screwfix, the leading multi-channel trade retailer, has been honoured at the highly esteemed Retail Week Awards which celebrates excellence within the retail sector. The award was presented at a special evening held on 26th May 2022 at Old Billingsgate in London, during which Screwfix received the prestigious award for ‘Best Customer Experience’ with Screwfix Sprint,…
In recognition of its ongoing efforts to minimise the impacts of its business on the planet, Rainford Solutions is proud to have achieved a coveted bronze rating from EcoVadis. This is the first time that Rainford Solutions has been formally assessed for its sustainability initiatives. The designer and manufacturer of enclosures for infrastructure projects around…
Lodge Farm based Travis Perkins plc have announced today Wednesday, 1 June, they will be sponsoring Pride Northampton, the first time the firm has taken the step. The Pride Parade on Sunday 26 June is organised by the Northampton Pride Committee and West Northamptonshire Council’s (WNC) LGBTQ+ and Allies Forum and aims to celebrate the…