Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, has been awarded the Terra Carta Seal. The inaugural 2021 Terra Carta Seal recognises global companies which are driving innovation and demonstrating their commitment to, and momentum towards, the creation of genuinely sustainable markets. It is being awarded to companies whose ambitions…
More than £46 million worth of tools have been reported as stolen from vehicles in the UK since the easing of lockdown in April 2021, equating to an astonishing £245,893 stolen every day, according to an analysis of data from UK police forces by Direct Line business insurance. Tradespeople are bearing the brunt, with nearly…
EFT Consult/Raven Delta (RD) Group, one of the UK’s leading specialists in building services consultancy, has been recognised at the 2020/21 ECA Industry Awards, held on Friday October 22, at the London Hilton Bankside Hotel. The ECA Industry Awards recognise the key achievements of the highest talent in electrotechnical and engineering services and provide a great opportunity for…
Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has supported the Waltham Forest College electrical workshop. The first of its kind, the workshop assisted the education of the next generation of electricians and apprentices from across the country with a unique hands-on training experience. Schneider Electric is dedicated to supporting…
Six outstanding engineers, technologists and notable figures within STEM have been awarded for their outstanding contribution to the engineering and technology industry, with an Honorary Fellowship from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). Amongst the line-up are broadcaster, writer, pilot and STEM expert Carol Vorderman and Stephen Metcalfe MP (Conservative MP for South Basildon…
The Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) has announced recognition for a greater number of professional organisations, offering greater flexibility to individuals applying for ECS cards. Professionally Qualified Persons (PQP) cards are for those working in specialised electrotechnical disciplines, and the card recognises the holder’s status through their registration with the professional institute. Professional bodies and memberships are…
eFIXX has today revealed its esteemed panel of judges for the brand new ‘30 under 30 awards’, recently established in partnership with headline sponsor, Luceco Group. Luceco Group, who design and manufacture leading electrical solutions sold under a number of respected brands, including BG Electrical, Luceco Lighting and Masterplug, are on board to support the awards, ensuring they have the backing they need to reward…
The building supplies shortage has cost UK tradespeople over £3.5 billion – with almost 80% saying they’ve had to turn down work in the last three months as a result of the crisis, a new report reveals. The study by UK small business insurance provider Simply Business has revealed the devastating impact of the supplies…
The first cohort of Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) apprentices have started their BEMS Controls Engineer Apprenticeship through the BCIA’s national training provider, Group Horizon. Applications for the second cohort recently closed and the programme was once again fully booked. The BEMS Controls Engineer Apprenticeship Standard is a three year technical training programme that will…
Average UK tradesperson loses over £1,300 a year due to bad weather Landscapers miss the most days (10), but plumbers lose the most money (£1,723) Almost a third of (29 per cent) tradespeople can’t afford to stop working in bad weather One in ten (11 per cent) feel pressure from clients to work in any conditions UK…