New Government draft regulations could see mandatory electrical safety checks required in England’s social housing. These protections could benefit over 4 million households living in the social rented sector and create parity with the private rented sector. Published today, the Social Housing Draft (Regulation) Bill, would pave the way to finally remove the inequality in…
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has been deeply concerning to us all. As thousands of people are forced to leave their homes and life as they know it to flee the war in Ukraine, our thoughts continue to be with those affected by this crisis. To help contribute to the global relief efforts underway, NAPIT…
Baxi apprentice service engineers took part in a week-long team building course this month, designed to develop the next generation of installers with activities focusing on personal development and problem solving. The programme was tailored to Baxi’s visions and values, with apprentices undertaking team-based exercises linked to their Level 3 Domestic Service Engineering apprenticeship scheme….
After taking over from Terry Sharp, Graeme Rees has outlined some of the key issues he would like to address during his tenure as President of the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA). With the roll-out of the BEMS Controls Engineer Apprenticeship a significant landmark of Mr Sharp’s two years at the helm, Mr Rees is…
Leading electrotechnical and engineering services body ECA this week launches its Member-exclusive, nation-wide series of in-person CPD presentations and events: the #Project18 Amendment 2 Roadshow. The Roadshow, headline sponsored by Scolmore (full list of sponsors below), features live, interactive stage presentations and Q&A sessions that unpack and explain the major changes to the 18th Edition…
Demand has skyrocketed, but tradespeople have also been hit with a series of challenges because of Covid and Brexit, so Rated People explores the true effects of ‘the home improvement boom’ and looks at what’s in store for 2022 62 per cent of UK tradespeople said 2021 was the ‘busiest year they’ve ever had’ and…
Launch of a new online source for industrial, factory and premises management equipment and consumables Industry Superstore (ISS) is a new, online source for adhesives, sealants, technical sprays, hoses and fittings, flood prevention, spill kits and containment products, tools, hand sanitisers, disinfectants, industrial surface wipes, hand driers, dispensers and more. The brainchild of Steve Moorey,…
With demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and associated charging infrastructure expanding rapidly, Ian Beattie, UK Sales Manager, Energy & Facilities for CTEK, the leading global brand in vehicle charging solutions, explains how three-phase load balancing can help future-proof an EV network, as well as optimising charging and electricity usage. The connection of charging points is…
Scotland’s largest construction trade association, SELECT, is distributing posters and handy toolbox-sized safe isolation flowcharts to remind apprentices and adult trainees of correct working practices. The campaigning electrical body is currently handing out Ten Steps to Safe Isolation posters to all 22 training centres used by the Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT), to be…
The findings of the UK Integrated Home Market Analysis – powered by CEDIA, identifying the size, shape, trends and services of the sector have been revealed. The results show that the industry is performing well, bolstered by the impact of consumers spending more time in their homes as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, with…