An electrical company has been fined €20,000 (with prosecution costs of over €12,000) for failing to carry out the necessary research on the rolling electric gate which fell and fatally injured a 44-year-old security guard in Co. Meath, Ireland in 2016. The guard was crushed to death by the one tonne gate after he tried…
Over the course of its 30+ years as an association the BCIA has successfully adapted to changing demands, new trends and evolving technology to maintain its position as a single leading voice representing the BEMS sector in the UK. As the organisation has grown, whether purely by increasing membership, becoming more influential in government policy…
A detailed guide to courses and training for individuals and companies focused on Scotland’s construction industry has been launched by industry collaboration body the Scottish Construction Leadership Forum (CLF). Officially known as the Built Environment Workforce Development Portal, the new guide will provide a breakdown of re-skilling and up-skilling courses by theme, occupation and region…
UK leading generator specialist, DTGen, is working with the team at Opir, a Scottish-based voluntary organisation, to ship a generator to Ukraine in support of the humanitarian appeal. The 250kVA generator, which has been donated by DTGen along with more than 30 boxes of other essential items donated by the team, is being transported to…
Listeners of Fix Radio are being treated to an exciting new competition from leading specialist trade supplier, ElectricalDirect this May and June. Those tuning in to the radio station’s Electrical Show have the chance to win £250 to spend at ElectricalDirect in this fantastic giveaway. As part of its ‘Always Switched On’ campaign, ElectricalDirect has…
Scolmore has launched its biggest and most comprehensive wiring accessories catalogue to date. Containing nearly 25 per cent more content than the previous version, Issue 13 brings together all products in the extensive Click range, including the latest major new product addition – the Elucian by Click Consumer Units range – into one, easy to…
With electrified vehicles totalling 18.5 per cent of all new cars registered in 2021 and that figure only set to increase, leading renewables specialist, Bureau Veritas, is urging local authorities, commercial property owners and facilities managers to adopt smart grid technology, to ensure control of electricity during peak demand. Smart grid systems utilise photovoltaic panels…
Mer, part of Norwegian renewable energy giant Statkraft, has entered into an agreement with Blue Diamond to provide over 300 electric vehicle charge points at its 39 garden centres across the UK. The installation of Mer EV chargers gives Blue Diamond customers the option to charge their electric vehicles with 100 per cent renewable energy…
Johnson Controls, the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, is calling for organisations to take urgent action for safety compliance across high rise residential development during Home Fire Sprinkler Week. Now more than ever, the need for fire suppression and general safety in high-rise residential buildings is indisputable. We need look no further…
A project to dramatically upgrade the facilities at a Leeds amateur rugby league club has received the backing of one of the UK’s leading builders merchants. Farnley Falcons is currently undertaking a significant round of improvements around its home pitch on Butt Lane after being a recipient of a grant from the Rugby League World…