The ‘UK Domestic Trade Skills Index’ is a new quarterly report from Homeserve Foundation, which provides comprehensive insights and analysis into the state of the nation’s trades skills. JTL, the leading national training provider for electrical and heating & plumbing apprenticeships, discusses the report’s findings. JTL’s Chief Executive, Jon Graham, says: “February’s UK Domestic Trade…
An institute representing thousands of tradespeople and independent retailers has called on the Government to support the home improvement industry to play a full part in the economic recovery that will be needed now that the route out of lockdown is clear. Commenting on the day that the Prime Minister announces how the UK will…
The Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has today published an in-depth report aimed at helping public bodies make decisions on where public funding in construction gives the highest economic returns to help support a green recovery. The report, carried out by Fraser of Allander Institute at University of Strathclyde, was commissioned by the Forum to…
InstaVolt and Everrati have united to provide rapid public charging to some of the world’s most iconic and classic cars. Following the new partnership, drivers purchasing an Everrati car will receive an exclusive package from InstaVolt, including a personalised RFID for use on all 550 of InstaVolt’s nationwide chargers. Furthermore, Everrati customers will be able…
Recolight have announced a new Circular Economy webinar series for 2021. It will build on the events held in 2020, and the progress being made by the lighting industry. All webinars will be chaired by Ray Molony who said: “It’s vital that the industry continues this conversation if it’s to address its responsibility to the…
After nearly a year of practical support and proactive guidance for Scotland’s building sector, the Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum continues to attract new members, this week welcoming another three major organisations to its ranks. The campaigning collective, which was established in March last year as COVID-19 struck, has been at the vanguard of the…
Electricians and heating installers of Rointe products can now benefit from unique features and rewards, following the launch of the new Rointe Club. The exclusive membership, launched by the international electric heating manufacturer, includes perks such as inclusion in its online and project directories, installation guides, and an annual advertising pack. Members can accumulate 3%…
Britain is falling behind several other countries when it comes to the take up of electric vehicle technology, new research has revealed. An international study by car and van hire comparison website StreeFreeCarRental.com has ranked the UK eighth in the world when it comes to adopting carbon saving electric vehicles – far behind China and…
Founded in Switzerland in 1946 in Morges along the Geneva lake shore, LEMO® took its name from the company’s founder, the current CEO’s grandfather, engineer Léon Mouttet. Originally a manufacturer of contacts in noble and rare metals, the company took a major step forward in 1957 with the invention of the Push-Pull self-latching connector. Today,…
SGS Engineering launches a nationwide search for tradespeople who have helped their communities during the Covid-19 crisis. People across the nation are being encouraged to nominate tradespeople in their area who have gone above and beyond to help out their local community during the Covid-19 pandemic (since March 2020). The ‘local hero’ awards, which have…