Travis Perkins, which is part of Travis Perkins plc and the UK’s largest distributor of materials to the construction sector, is set to open a brand-new branch in Liverpool Aintree on the 1st of March. The branch is situated on Bridle Road and is an impressive 2.2 acres in size. The site will boast electric forklift trucks…
Vent-Axia, a leader in low-carbon ventilation, is delighted to support BEAMA’s¹ updated Ventilation White Paper. Launched on 16 February 2022, BEAMA’s ‘Better Ventilation, Better Homes, Better Health’ White Paper sets out a 4-step policy pathway for the future to deliver effective ventilation and improved indoor air quality (IAQ) inside UK homes in order to help…
Almost half of tradespeople (49 per cent) have seen an increase in their workload over the last 18 months. Of this group, 43 per cent feel increasingly stressed and anxious, while nearly a quarter (24 per cent) have experienced burnout. Financial concerns (30 per cent), threat of Covid-19 isolation (27 per cent) and the risk…
CEF launches 31 Live TechTalks in partnership with the IET to help customers understand the 2nd amendment to the 18th Edition wiring regulations CEF, the leading multi-channel electrical distributor, in partnership with the IET, is bringing free TechTalks to 31 locations across the UK to help its customers understand how the latest changes to the…
Leading electrical trade body ECA has responded to this week’s EV infrastructure report by the SMMT, stressing the need for higher standards of training and competence in the electrotechnical workforce. While ECA broadly supports calls for an electric vehicle charge point (EVCP) watchdog and a 5 per cent VAT regime for public charging, the body…
In the wake of National Apprenticeship Week, leading training provider Group Horizon believes the popularity in apprenticeships will continue to surge as more UK employers realise the many benefits of taking on an apprentice. With energy prices on the rise, the leading training provider also said the demand for highly skilled, adaptable engineers familiar with…
He recently acquired new studio premises for a new car restoration TV show and when it came to fitting it out with lighting and security products, Tim Shaw, a long-time fan of ESP products, opted for solutions from the company. Fire detection, CCTV and emergency lighting and products from ESP, have all been installed in…
Using data acquired from Companies House, the research helps to show that despite another challenging year, the entrepreneurial spirit of the nation is alive and well, with more businesses founded per month in 2021 than in 2020, or even during pre-pandemic 2019. In fact, an average of 13% more new businesses were founded each month…
Electrical and HVAC businesses and specialists are being urged to join in the discussion on culture change in the construction industry, as more than 25,000 people are expected to come together at a major event in May to explore how the industry implements new behaviours, best practice, and a true cultural shift in how it…
A recent survey of EV installers in the UK, carried out by charge point management platform Fuuse, found OZEV grant applications to be the biggest hurdle installers are facing, and may be hindering EV rollout despite the aim to incentivise it. Over half of respondents claimed that the complexity of applying for and reclaiming the…