UK electricians are losing hundreds of pounds every year to mates’ rates, but many feel unable to say no when friends or family ask for discounts, according to new research. The study, conducted by ElectricalDirect, the specialist retailer of electrical products, asked electricians for their opinions on mates’ rates, as well as how often they…
Telford College is opening a new centre for battery energy storage training, helping to upskill local electricians, electrical technicians and engineers in this important element of renewable power systems. The accredited LCL Awards course, which begins on March 28, is being run in conjunction with training company GTEC, supported by Telford-based specialist battery supplier and…
RDM Electrical & Mechanical Services is set to begin work on a highly innovative project – the first of its kind in the UK – to install a comprehensive raft of integrated energy-saving, sustainable technologies at Swansea University’s Bay Campus on behalf of Swansea University. The South Wales-based building services provider is working with its sister…
In a new report, experts at commercial energy broker and utilities consultancy Advantage Utilities have revealed exactly what factors businesses should be monitoring and considering to help mitigate soaring energy costs during the uncertain months ahead. With much uncertainty and volatility present in the energy market, businesses need to remain agile when it comes to…
Nationwide Platforms, the UK’s leading provider of powered access hire for working at height, has introduced 457 new scissor lifts to its fleet, the majority of which are either electric or hybrid. Scissor lifts are versatile machines, providing access up to 33m in indoor and outdoor settings – from the 457 new scissor lifts added,…
The Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Muhammad Afzal, has officially opened JTL’s new training centre in the city. The new, Aston-based centre, which was formally opened on Friday 11th February, is the 10th dedicated training facility operated by the not-for-profit training provider and is set to deliver a variety of qualifications. Following a £4 million investment,…
Dominick Sandford, Managing Director at IronmongeryDirect and ElectricalDirect, said: “Last year saw yet more turbulence for UK construction, but the latest figures show that the industry ended 2021 on a real high. “The value of new orders rose by 9.2 per cent between Q3 and Q4 to an impressive £13.3bn, which is the highest figure in over four…
Apprenticeships and Skills Minister Alex Burghart MP declared the UK economy is “hungry for skills” at a construction and engineering conference during National Apprenticeship Week. Mr Burghart praised Capital City College Group (CCCG), which hosted the event, and employers for providing valuable careers and training opportunities when he spoke on 9 February. CCCG’s apprenticeship and…
During 2021, a total of 19 companies joined the Recolight WEEE scheme. And from the beginning of 2022, another eight companies joined Recolight, five of which transferred from other schemes. The five companies transferring their compliance are TRILUX Lighting Ltd, C.U. Lighting Ltd, Urbis Schreder Ltd, OrangeTek Ltd, and Siteco UK Ltd. We also welcome…
While Harry Potter left platform 93/4 from King’s Cross to begin a new chapter at Hogwarts, freshers arriving for their first year at university would also be settling in. Enjoying a £1.82 pint of lager, listening on their discman to Elton John’s number 1 Candle in the wind, a tribute to Princess Diana who had…