Up to 40,000 new homes a year should be custom or self-built according to a government-commissioned review released on August 21st. MP Richard Bacon’s House: How putting customers in charge can change everything offers a route map on how the UK can increase the 13,000 new homes a year built this way to three times…
Smart lighting and building software expert, amBX, has released new research on the top tech trends within the smart buildings industry. The insights, gathered through qualitative engagement with a number of smart buildings key stakeholders, offer a well-rounded understanding of the current top technology trends that are emerging across the industry. The first finding is…
One in five (20%) experience abuse from customers every single day One in ten (10%) have been physically attacked Female tradespeople receive more regular abuse, but men are sexually harassed more often Almost nine in ten (86%) UK tradespeople have been abused at work by customers, with swearing, threatening messages and even physical attacks common in the industry, new research has revealed. The study1 was conducted…
Construction firms are being urged to ditch diesel and use electricity to power site machinery enabling them to cut carbon emissions by 97 per cent, by the National Federation of Builders, NFB. The trade body has partnered with energy consultants Utility Team to help builders secure a green temporary building supply offering electricity from renewable…
A Poole-based veterans charity will be able to help more people rebuild their lives once they’ve left the Armed Forces after scooping the £5,000 top prize in a national competition. Helping Homeless Veterans UK beat off stiff competition from 11 other finalists to win a public vote and be crowned champion in the 2021 Selco…
Leading not-for-profit training provider, JTL is continuing to support the professional development of electricians with the launch of its latest, free bite-size digital course, an ‘Introduction to Security Systems’. Part of JTL’s Power Up series – an initiative designed to further support the building services engineering sector by offering free advice and educational resources –…
The Joint Industry Board (JIB) has highlighted the importance of resolving workplace disputes early after a recent report by the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) estimated that workplace conflict costs UK employers £28.5 billion every year, an average of just over £1,000 for every employee. Members of the JIB have access to a free…
The new measures will drive higher energy efficiency, over 1-tonne annual reduction of plastic packaging and 25% decrease in supply chain carbon footprint New ground-breaking EU and U.K. legislation is on track to shake up the lighting industry. A ten-year European government review begins its implementation in a major move to improve product efficiency, protect the environment and boost sustainability for the benefit of consumers. Sylvania,…
In response to the news that the government will be introducing grants of up to £7,000 to help households replace gas boilers – Rated People has reported a 28 per cent rise in demand for heat pump installations. An air source heat pump – the most common style of heat pump – could save the…
As of Monday 16 August, the government has removed the requirement to self-isolate for fully vaccinated adults or under-18s in England, if NHS notified of contact with a positive COVID-19 case. The change should greatly reduce the number of workers and others self-isolating as a result of NHS Test and Trace ‘pinging’, although notified individuals…