For a man who was once told that he may never walk again, 46-year-old, Steve McCourt, made light work of the world’s first rooftop 10K run 150 feet above the Manchester traffic, to raise money in support of the NHS in the city: and he may have bagged himself a world record in the process!…
The global technology and market leader in power grids is committed to advancing a sustainable energy future for all Further to its press release on July 1, 2021, the global technology leader today announced its evolution to Hitachi Energy. Formerly Hitachi ABB Power Grids, the business has renewed its Purpose to ‘advancing a sustainable energy future for all’. Speaking from its global headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, Claudio Facchin, CEO of Hitachi Energy, commented, “At…
We are proud to announce the publication of our industry climate commitment signed by 37 leading UK manufacturers. This is a commitment for the delivery of sustainable products and operations for the long-term, aiming to mobilize action across our supply chain. This represents a major step in progressing industrial decarbonization in the UK. There are…
eFIXX has announced the launch of its ‘30 under 30 awards’ on last night’s episode of eFIXX TV. In partnership with headline sponsor, Luceco Group, these awards will recognise up-and-coming talent within the industry and showcase the next generation of electrical contractors. With over 70 years industry experience, Luceco Group, which includes the BG Electrical,…
The risks associated with unscrupulous training providers are being highlighted in a new and creative campaign from The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership (TESP). Using the strapline ‘Don’t get taken for a ride by Rogue Trainers’, an animated video shows a man getting drawn into a house of horrors by false claims, which turn out to be…
A £2 million machine-learning tool is creating a Matrix-like simulation of the South East’s electricity network, that could unlock energy capacity equivalent to 1,371 new rapid electric car chargers by 2028. UK Power Networks’ Envision project is simulating how power is flowing through its networks across London, the South and South East of England. From…
Over 16 years since the tragic death of 26-year-old electrician, Michael Adamson, there sadly remain unacceptable levels of accidents and fatalities related to electrical working. Michael was an experienced electrician who lost his life in a preventable electrical incident in 2005 when called to an “all hands on deck” job to help get the gym…
Recolight have announced two new initiatives to support and encourage reuse in the lighting sector. The objective of the services is to provide practical help for Recolight producer members to more fully embrace the circular economy. Announcing the a service to make used luminaires available for re-use at a webinar on 7th October, Recolight CEO…
National Electrotechnical Training (NET) has announced the launch of the Fire, Emergency and Security Systems (FESS) Experienced Worker Assessment, which provides a new route for fire industry technicians to become accredited to the industry Level 3 standard. The FESS Experienced Worker Assessment is for people who have been working with fire, emergency or security systems…
Bricklayers (73 per cent) are the most likely tradespeople to experience work-related stress Finances are the most common cause of stress IronmongeryDirect is working with mental health charity, Mind, to raise awareness of the issue Nearly half (49 per cent) of UK tradespeople experience mental health problems due to work related issues, a study has…