When the clocks turn back every autumn, sales of site lighting skyrocket – as contractors are suddenly faced with darker evenings, shorter days and less natural light on site. Both contractors and wholesalers alike are often caught unawares by the change (thanks to busy work schedules and the end-of-summer trade counter rush) and as a result find themselves making…
Specialist renewables training provider, GTEC, based in Hawes, North Yorkshire, has launched a new Level 3 qualification covering the installation and maintenance of electric vehicle (EV) charging points in homes, businesses and industrial locations. The course offers a real opportunity for tradespeople working within the electrical sector to exploit the rapid growth of EVs, which is expected…
As Scotland prepares for its second coronavirus cold snap, the Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has urged the sector to focus on health and safety to protect colleagues, customers and families from another winter of discontent. The collective warns that COVID-19 is still a serious threat and vaccinations can only help so much – insisting…
ESP is proud to announce that it has been awarded BAFE (British Approvals for Fire Equipment) accreditation for its fire design service. BAFE is the independent registration body for Third Party Certified fire safety service providers across the UK, and ESP now appears on the National BAFE Fire Safety Register. BAFE manages and maintains a…
Specialist high voltage engineering and contracting firm Smith Brothers, has been appointed to provide engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) expertise to a portfolio of projects – designed to support the transition towards more sustainable power generation. The £78m programme – a joint venture between LMPH and Victory Hill – represents a commitment to fund innovative…
Schneider Electric is giving away a free welcome pack to all electricians who sign up or log into mySchneider and complete their profile to become a Premier Partner Schneider Electric has already given away 2,000 welcome packs to date, with approximately 500 this year. They include a beanie hat, coffee flask, chocolates and more Schneider…
Leading electrotechnical and engineering services body ECA has welcomed today’s Government announcement at CBI’s annual conference that all new homes in England will be installed with Electric Vehicle charge points (EVCPs). Speaking at the conference, Boris Johnson announced that all new homes and non-residential buildings will be required to have EVCPs installed, adding 145,000 new…
Electrical Safety First releases new report on the Future Home Moving to net zero will bring fundamental changes to our homes, with new technologies creating a web of interconnected challenges and risks – made more problematic by having the oldest housing stock in Europe. Yet in our increasingly electric world, electrical safety is still not…
Scruffs has been supplying performance workwear and safety footwear to trades since 2003. Offering a head-to-toe range that combines comfort, durability and value for money with great design, all Scruffs products are tried and tested by real tradespeople to ensure all products meet the standards that men and women in trades need day in, day…
Building on the success of COP26, the Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has announced it will be holding a dedicated eco homes festival in 2022, delivering practical assistance and advice to help Scotland become a net zero nation. Running from 8-12 August, the Green Home Festival will engage the public and businesses in the global challenge, offering demonstrations and hands-on…