Like many tradespeople, electricians often receive plenty of unfair criticism as a result of long-standing misconceptions about the training they receive or the work they carry out. In a bid to put some of the most common myths about electricians to bed and to provide further insight into our industry, electrical wholesaler ERF has addressed…
High Speed Two Limited (HS2 Ltd) has released its Employee and Industrial Relations (EIR) Code of Practice (the Code), which brings significant advantages to Joint Industry Board (JIB) member companies looking to work on one of the most demanding and exciting transport projects in Europe. HS2, Europe’s largest infrastructure project is expected to create 30,000…
Full details of exhibitors and speakers announced by independent EMC show EMC & Compliance International, the UK’s only independent electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) show, has announced the full details of the exhibitors and speakers taking part in its upcoming virtual event. The event, which is taking place on May 19–20, 2021 to augment the next real…
LCL Awards has launched a new qualification in the installation of Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESS). One of the first of its kind, the LCL Awards Level 3 Award in the Design, Installation and Commissioning of Electrical Energy Storage Systems will cater for experienced electrical or renewable energy installers who want to upskill to meet…
Children at a primary school in Bradford are looking forward to exciting lessons in their new outdoor classroom – thanks to a generous donation from a leading builders merchant. The Academy at St James, in Allerton, is in the process of building the wooden classroom within its grounds. The project, led by volunteer and parent…
Chief Technical Officer at NAPIT, Frank Bertie, investigates the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations and the application of them against BS 7671:2018. Introduction From campaigning for mandatory electrical safety checks in the Private Rented Sector (PRS), to the introduction of the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England)…
The next mayor should consider reducing the impact of proposed boundary taxes affecting builders in greater London, urges the Federation of Master Builders branch for the capital. They’ve drafted a manifesto for the new incumbent calling for help to access workplaces and for an assessment of road closures and restricted parking on their operations. SME…
Calls to NICEIC and ELECSA technical helpline more than double as the 1 April deadline for electrical checks in the Private Rented Sector (PRS) in England arrives. Landlords and Electrical Contractors seek advice on the rules and EICR coding. MHCLG* issues updated guidance that urges Electrical Contractors to utilise Electrical Safety First’s Best Practice Guide…
The first three months of 2021 saw enquiries with local building firms increase at their fastest rate in a decade, fuelling significant difficulties with construction material shortages, according to new data from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). The latest FMB State of Trade Q1 2021.pdf, the only survey of its kind to track the…
Since acquiring Red Arrow Trading in May 2019 and rebranding to Red Arrow Electrical Distribution, Managing Director, Michael Crossley, and his incredible team have transformed the business beyond recognition. Now a streamlined, trusted and quality-focussed manufacturer and distributor, Red Arrow Electrical Distribution guarantees superior quality, faster service delivery and competitively priced products to wholesalers and…