Heat pump suppliers are being urged to consider balancing an expected surge of installations in 2021 with long-term environmental targets concerning the global warming potential (GWP) of refrigerants used in the technology. Following the announcement from the Heat Pump Association that 67,000 heat pump installations are expected in the UK this year, Vert Technologies is…
The top ten countries leading the electric vehicle race and setting the standard for lower carbon emissions has been revealed, and the UK is falling far behind in 7th position. Car and van hire comparison website StressFreeCarRental.com have looked at the countries leading the way with electric vehicle sales and calculated a global leaderboard –…
Leading manufacturer of cable management systems Marshall-Tufflex has seen success with two apprentices, who have become full time employees within the Engineering Department following a three-and-a-half-year apprenticeship designed to tackle the skills shortage Recognising the engineering skills gap within the construction industry, Marshall-Tufflex decided to invest in a comprehensive apprenticeship programme with local training provider…
The Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has issued a suite of new essential guidance to help the sector’s operatives continue to work safely on essential projects during lockdown. The campaigning collective has made three revised advice documents available to companies, associations and workers across the country, covering the latest health and safety information in a…
Richard Forrest-Smith, CEO of ECIC, a leading insurance provider for electrical and other UK specialist building services, is urging contractors and businesses offering electrical and mechanical services to ensure they have the right cover in place for 2021. He says it’s often not until contractors come to make a claim that they realise the true…
UK Power Networks has announced a major programme to kick start the ‘Green Recovery,’ by cutting the cost of green energy projects. The energy network, which keeps the lights on for more than 18 million people across London, the East and South East of England, is investing up to £80m to supercharge projects that contribute…
A chronic shortage of key trades including electricians, carpenters and plumbers will hamper Britain’s economic growth over the next ten years and threatens to stoke home repair bills and house prices, a new report reveals. The UK must urgently expand its trade apprenticeship schemes, with 305,000 new construction trades apprentices needed to fill the void left behind by an…
A new organisation to champion consumer rights and ensure new build homes are built to a high standard has been launched by the government. Natalie Elphicke MP will chair the new homes quality board which will oversee consultation on a new industry code of practice and new homes ombudsman service. “The new arrangements will lead…
26 per cent of tradespeople say they’ve been seriously injured by a workplace accident during their career, while 57 per cent know someone else who’s suffered one Over a third of tradespeople (36 per cent) were off work for one to three weeks, while more than one in five (22 per cent) were off for…
As the long-running campaign for professional recognition of electricians in Scotland nears its final stages, SELECT has warned that the clock is ticking for those who want to help influence the sector’s future. Scotland’s largest construction trade association is reminding professionals that the deadline to respond to a second consultation on the regulation of the electrical…