Scotland’s largest construction trade association, SELECT, has welcomed the introduction of a new Single Certificate of Construction which is designed to help simplify the process of certification. The campaigning body says that the new certificate – a single, multi-page document that combines the certificates of construction and electrical installation certificate – will help further increase…
The Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) has launched a new Continuing Professional Development (CPD) digital system, which allows all ECS card holders to record their CPD directly into their online records. Already part of the ECS Registered Electrician Code of Professional Practice, CPD demonstrates the commitment of professionals to enhancing their personal and professional skills throughout…
In response to the launch of the new Right to Repair law, which makes appliances easier to repair and cheaper to run – Rated People’s Home Improvement Trends Report finds that 57 per cent of homeowners want to be more eco-friendly Repairs currently account for just 1 per cent of jobs at Rated People Adrienne…
National energy solutions provider, Eco UK Group, is excited to champion its combined service offering in line with its recent rebrand that took place this spring. After 50 years in business, its consolidation to Eco UK Group highlights the services offered across its portfolio through its Ecolighting, Ecolectrical, Ecomech and Eco M&E divisions. For many…
JTL, the leading national training provider for electrical and plumbing and heating apprenticeships, has been reaccredited to the matrix Standard, demonstrating the high quality of information, advice, and/or guidance provided to support its applicants and apprentices in their choice of career, learning, work and life goals. Established over 30 years ago, JTL is one of…
Fire and life safety systems manufacturer, Advanced, has published its BS 5266-1 Pocket Guide to Emergency Lighting Developed for individuals and organisations responsible for the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of emergency lighting systems, the pocket guide serves as a tool to make compliance with BS 5266-1 quicker and easier. The BS 5266-1 Pocket Guide…
Construction firms spent £1.36 billion on research and development in the first part of 2018/19 – more than in the whole of 2017/18 The average construction R&D claim is now worth over £70,000 London and South-East England are home to the most innovative construction companies UK construction companies are increasing their investment in innovation, with…
Additions of Electrical Safety and Fire Safety bring all compliance data into a single platform to increase resident safety and ensure transparency Plentific, the leading platform for smart property management, has today announced an enhanced compliance product suite with the release of Electrical Safety and Fire Safety tools. The new solutions are part of Plentific’s…
Ground source heat pumps manufactured and installed by market-leader, the Kensa Group, will deliver the lowest carbon heating solution for the UK’s first net-zero carbon retirement community, creating a sustainable future for older generations. The Millfield Green site in Caddington, Central Bedfordshire, will provide 200 sustainable new-build homes specifically designed to accommodate older people’s needs….
“At Metrel we are keen that you are working with the latest firmware. And we don’t think you should pay extra for it” said Brendan Beaver, Manager of Metrel UK Ltd, the innovative test solutions provider. “For example, owners of our DELTA and GAMMA PATs, MI 3309 and MI 3311, can now download a firmware…