The UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) that took place in Glasgow at the start of November demonstrated the passion and determination of the younger generation to make a real difference in ensuring the future health of the planet, according to the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA). The COP26 summit brought parties together to accelerate action…
It is just two years since Ovia was launched as an independent lighting organisation and, despite some difficult trading conditions, the company has kept on track with its ambitious plans and continues to exceed expectations with investment in new products, the addition of new team members, and the launch of issue 3 of the Ovia…
An electrical, heating and plumbing services provider is to take on new staff after winning contracts with a north west council. Ash Integrated Services has created eight jobs after being appointed by Lancashire County Council to provide planned and emergency heating and plumbing maintenance for hundreds of premises in the region. The Atherton-headquartered company will…
The MK Logic Plus Rapid Fix double switchsocket, a first-of-its-kind wiring device, that cuts installation time by up to 45 per cent, scooped not one but two prestigious award wins at the Electrical Industry Awards 2021 – claiming the top spot in both the ‘Commercial Product of the Year’ and ‘Residential/Domestic Product of the Year’…
Market-leading ventilation expert Vent-Axia is celebrating winning the ‘Domestic Ventilation Product of the Year’ award at the prestigious H&V News Awards for the second year running. This year the company scooped the award for its ‘Lo-Carbon Multivent MEV Family’ a new range of mechanical extract ventilation (MEV) and decentralised MEV (dMEV) designed to provide a…
EcoVadis, a sustainability rating platform, has awarded the Zumtobel Group a gold medal for the first time. After receiving silver status several times, the company leaped to gold by continuously optimising its CSR activities along its value chain, thus joining the top three percent of the 75,000+ companies assessed. “More and more companies and decision-makers…
The series of Recolight Circular Economy webinars has been attended by over 1,000 individuals over the last two years, with attendees from right across the industry. Participants have shown a great deal of enthusiasm and many practical issues and suggestions have been raised. Commenting on the outcome of the webinars, Nigel Harvey, CEO of Recolight…
Almost a quarter of Brits would rather have a clean house than check their electrics are functioning safely – a recent poll has revealed. When asked what they prioritised when it comes to keeping their homes safe from hazards, only 16 per cent cited checking their electrics as top of their list of safety measures…
Selco Builders Warehouse has reaffirmed its recent rapid rise by securing ‘Superbrand’ status for the second successive year. Selco has been recognised as an outstanding performer in the builders merchant industry and rewarded for enjoying an excellent reputation amongst its professional tradespeople customer base. Companies shortlisted for Superbrands accreditation are measured on three core areas…
Leading sustainability authority calls for greater attention to detail on COP26 Transport Day pledges Bureau Veritas says there is a wider environmental impact to electric vehicle manufacture supply chain that must be addressed The testing, inspection and certification firm highlights the quality first approach that must be taken if a network of reliable EV charge…