Almost half (45 per cent) of tradespeople have been seriously injured in an accident at work. Over a quarter (28 per cent) of tradespeople often worry about the possibility of sustaining an injury due to a workplace accident. Almost half a million (441,000) workers sustained a non-fatal injury at work in 2020/21. Over two thirds…
If you design, manage, or build data centres, join us at Data Centre World at ExCel, London on 2-3rd March 2022. It is an unrivalled opportunity to meet with suppliers, seek advice, and evaluate services and solutions to help you sustainably scale and meet the changing demands of customers worldwide. Once again, the largest global…
After nearly two years dedicated to steering the Scottish building sector through the worst crisis in its history, the Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has changed its name to reflect its expanded remit and ongoing collaborative vision for the future. The unique alliance of trade associations and professional bodies has been rebranded as the Construction…
Leading electrotechnical and engineering services trade body ECA is calling on the Government and industry to reform and rebalance the energy levy framework. To avoid the looming cost of living crisis, subsidies for fossil fuel energy must be abolished and taxes on electricity reduced. ECA’s Energy and Emerging Technologies Solutions Advisor Luke Osborne said in…
Emily Newton is a technical writer and the Editor-in-Chief of Revolutionized. She enjoys researching and writing about how technology is changing different industries. Electricians and electrical contractors provide some of the most in-demand services in the building sector. Far from being threatened by the rise of commercial and consumer technologies, this field of experts is…
CEF powers into the new year with hundreds of new products, even more electrifying deals, plus a high-octane competition that’s sure to thrill motorsport fans. The latest edition of the CEF Trade Catalogue showcases over 400 new products with even more pages full of offers, including an amazing value deal on the Dewalt 18V XR…
Influential electrical body SELECT has launched a new Associate Membership scheme that will give manufacturers and service providers the chance to become part of Scotland’s largest construction trade association. Eight leading industry organisations have already signed up as founder members of the new scheme rolled out by the campaigning trade body for the electrical sector…
Toolstation includes Construction Industry Helpline in latest catalogue One week ahead of Blue Monday (17 January) Toolstation will launch the latest edition of its catalogue. The 91st edition will include a free 24/7 number for the Construction Industry Helpline which is managed and funded by the Lighthouse Club. The helpline provides confidential support for those…
JTL, the leading national apprenticeship provider, has launched a brand-new animation to showcase the importance of Functional Skills – a set of capabilities designed to enable learners to develop confidence and fluency in maths and English. JTL’s forward-thinking animation demonstrates what could go wrong when an apprentice does not obtain their Functional Skills qualification. Functional…
Almost 1,000 electric car chargers have been fast-tracked to connect to the electricity network in London, the South East and East of England – thanks to an online portal for chargepoint installers. Since launching Smart Connect in February 2021, UK Power Networks has instantly approved more than 2000 new applications for electric car chargers, heat…