A Northamptonshire electrical, plumbing and heating business is putting the football knowledge of their resident ducks to the test during the European Championships. Mother and daughter Mercedes and Blondie will kick off their match predictions in time for England’s debut match against Croatia on Sunday, 13 June at 2pm. The high-flying duo are egg-cited for…
Recently released data from Public Health England (PHE) reveals that nearly one in four employees in routine manual and service occupations in England smoke tobacco – over three times more than those in office-based roles. The data comes after a report from a former government health advisor found reversing trends in smoking cessation in the…
A European industry leading enclosure manufacturer has released a complete electric bicycle charging station for commercial and municipal locations. The release comes in response to the massive increase in e-bike sales. Spelsberg’s charging stations incorporate a choice of the most commonly used e-bike connector systems and four charging points, protected within an all-weather enclosure for…
Selco Builders Warehouse will hit the world sporting stage later this year – after becoming an official partner of Rugby League World Cup 2021. The tournament, to be held at a host of venues in England, runs throughout October and November. Selco, one of the UK’s leading builders merchants, has 70 branches across the country…
UK energy sector trade bodies have today come together to present a united voice to Government and build back greener ahead of COP26. Collaboration across the industry is essential if the UK is to meet its Net Zero target, and the commitment released today, signed by leading UK trade associations, is representative of a powerful…
The Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) has announced the launch of a new Continued Professional Development (CPD) digital system, which it believes will play a key role in helping better identify and monitor ongoing competence standards throughout the industry. The new system is expected to go live in July 2021 and there will be further updates…
The engineers at EMKA have recently added to their Guidance notes for particular conditions – in this case dealing with locking solutions for HVACR – i.e. heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems. As a market leader with great experience in the area, this is one of the most important industries for EMKA who are…
The Practical Guide to Grade D Fire Alarm Systems has been published by Tim Benstead Associates Ltd to support the designer, installer, commissioner and maintainer of Grade D fire detection and fire alarm systems in dwellings. The book addresses in a readily accessible form covers the following: competence fire risk assessment design installation commissioning and…
A leading independent lighting manufacturer says retrofitting outdated lighting systems will be key to improving energy use across the public sector, as more local authorities commit to beefing up their net zero plans. UK100, a network for UK locally elected leaders, recently announced that nearly 60 local authorities, representing 35 per cent of the UK…
The Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT) marked its recent AGM (May 2021) with a new team at the top and a ringing affirmation of the vital importance of apprenticeships to the future of the electrical contracting industry in Scotland. The annual meeting of the proactive training provider elected Scott Foley, Regional Officer at Unite…