UK Power Networks and the Electrical Contractors Association (ECA) have released a guide to the connections process for installers interested in moving into the growing electric vehicle market. The network operator estimates that only a small proportion of electricians in its patch are currently trained to install chargers for customers. Latest figures show around 4,500 registered installers operate in…
Band of Builders (BoB) has unveiled ambitious plans to complete a record-breaking 12 projects in 2022 for fellow tradespeople and their families facing hardship. The registered charity – which completes practical projects to help members of the UK construction industry who are battling illness or injury – is set to double the amount of projects…
Indra Renewable Technologies, makers of the world’s smartest electric vehicle (EV) chargers, has joined forces with industry leading EV charging distributor, Replenishh. Previously, Indra’s smart chargers could only be purchased directly, but this new partnership means installers can now purchase Indra’s Smart PRO EV chargers in single units via the Replenishh online e-commerce platform. The…
JTL, the leading training provider to the building service engineering sector, has launched a new online channel called Tune Up to help those in the sector improve their personal and professional development; taking them beyond the technical skills that JTL has helped develop in its 30 plus years of operation. Tune Up is a channel…
The Welsh Government has confirmed that the Renting Homes (Wales) Act will come into force on the 15th of July 2022. The changes will affect all social and private tenants and landlords. Part 4 of the Renting Homes (Wales) Act sets out the obligations placed on landlords regarding the condition of the dwelling. A landlord…
9 in 10 (88 per cent) believe digitisation can increase efficiency to reduce energy usage 72 per cent UK and Irish industries believe quicker action needs to be taken to reduce carbon footprint Per cent of UK and Irish industrial organisations have named reducing their carbon footprint as a priority, with 3 in 10 businesses…
The capital’s mayor Sadiq Khan is pressing the government to create a new 12-month visa for construction workers so London can meet its goal of 66,000 new homes a year. Mr Khan warned there is a risk affordable homes targets will be missed because building firms can’t find staff in the wake of Brexit and…
HomeServe Foundation calls for extension to ‘incredibly valuable’ government programme, which allocates up to £4,000 per business Businesses – including SMEs – may miss out on crucial apprenticeship incentive payments which are due to end in two weeks unless they act now. The government is being urged to extend a scheme giving employers thousands of pounds…
Bridgwater based Toolstation has raised over £500,000 for its designated company charity, Macmillan Cancer Support in 2021. Teams from across the Toolstation business including those at its distribution centre, head office and its 500+ branches took part in a variety of team fundraising initiatives throughout the year to reach this record figure. Store teams from…
UK-based renewable energy company Drax has unveiled a new electric vehicle (EV) management platform which it has built in partnership with AND Digital. The platform, called My Electric Vehicles, aims to support organisations in simplifying their EV fleet management. It’s also hoped the simplicity of the solution will encourage those still using diesel powered fleet vehicles…