3.8 million British motorists either drove or think they may have driven without a valid MOT over the last year, despite lockdown restrictions Nearly two thirds (64 per cent) of those who drove without an MOT were aware that it had expired, while one in three (33 per cent) only realised this retrospectively 17 per…
In 2019-20, six times more fires in England’s homes were caused by electricity than by gas. But legislation offers renters different levels of protection from electrical risk in different tenures. A new policy paper, Improving Electrical Safety for Tenants in the Social Rented Sector in England, by leading consumer safety charity, Electrical Safety First, considers…
Despite the UK Government’s shock announcement of the early closure of the Green Homes Grant at the end of this month, Panasonic Heating & Cooling has confirmed that its Green Homes and Green Install Cashback schemes will continue to provide support for Panasonic air source heat pump installations until 30 June 2021. Jose Alves, UK…
Most people in construction are familiar with Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) cards. It’s the card that provides proof that individuals working on construction sites have the appropriate training and qualifications for the job they do on site. In most cases applicants are required to achieve a recognised construction related qualification (usually an NVQ or…
TREND Networks is the new name for the leading manufacturer of dependable data cable, network, and CCTV test equipment formerly known as IDEAL Networks. The rebrand also introduces the company’s new tagline: “Depend On Us”. As of the 31st March 2021, the company and brand name has changed to TREND Networks, heralding the start of…
As gyms, health clubs and hotels have closed intermittently during the pandemic there’s been a surge in sales of home gym and spa equipment with people keen to create their own leisure facilities and wellness areas at home. The growing home sauna market is one small part of this huge industry and there is a…
Sage research shows the pandemic was the catalyst for many budding business owners, with half of new business ideas generated during lockdown 52 per cent of UK adults dream of starting their own business Yet, over half of these are held back by financial constraints, or believe business owners are rich, privileged or received financial…
Digital transformation has been underway in many industries over the last decade. Many businesses have put digital technology at the heart of their ongoing growth strategy, to stay in line with their customer’s appetites for digital technology and to meet production and delivery deadlines. Over the course of the last 12 months this digital transformation…
The invention of the light bulb was one of the worst things to happen to the construction industry, says chartered engineer Lee Marshall, managing director of leading sustainable building services company Viridis. Here he explains why… THERE is no disputing the economic and social impact that the arrival of the light bulb had on our…
Campaigning trade association SELECT has welcomed the results of the latest consultation on regulation of the electrical industry in Scotland, which again shows an overwhelming majority of respondents in favour of legislation. The outcome of the latest Government consultation, which closed on 12 February, reveals that, out of the 100 organisations and individuals who took part, the “vast…