Schneider Electric, the leader of digital transformation in energy management and automation, will host an industry summit on EV charging infrastructure on Wednesday 21 October, 11AM UK time. The ‘Drive to Net Zero’ virtual event will be led by Schneider Electric and hosted by Green TV’s founder, Ade Thomas. As the leader in energy management and automation, Schneider Electric…
Research into the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT) vehicle registration data by Cornwall Insight shows Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) in 2020 have already grown 76.1 per cent on the whole of 2019. SMMT recorded the lowest September car sales this century at 328,041 vehicles, down 4.4 per cent on September 2019. Despite this,…
For a long time, the electrical sector has been calling for trainees who are ‘site ready’ and highlighting the need to align education to the needs of employers. Meanwhile, further education providers have been keen to work with employers to understand their requirements and generate learning and work experience opportunities for their students. Ideal Industries,…
Electricians that are tidy, professional, punctual, friendly and courteous have the best chance of earning themselves a five-star customer review, new research shows. Electrical wholesaler ERF Electrical analysed 1,000 five-star Checkatrade reviews to discover the factors that make up an ‘excellent’ review. One in five customers (21 per cent) gave top marks to those that…
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has increased its match funding scheme to £2 million in order to support and inspire more future engineers. The original target of £1 million, set as part of its 150th anniversary, has been met and the IET has agreed to continue matching donations for its Diamond Jubilee Scholarships,…
Michael Andrews, Chief Executive Officer at NAPIT, considers the many initiatives looking at Building Safety Reform following the Grenfell Tragedy and how they could impact the certification of installers No one can forget the tragedy which took place at Grenfell Tower in West London back in 2017. It took many lives and unmasked significant failings…
Draka has completed the upgrade of all its Universal Cabling Fibre offering from ‘regular’ G.652.D fibre to a profile meeting all requirements of G.657.A1 too. Bend-insensitive fibre optic cables are a crucial part of the UK’s shift towards flexible and ultra-reliable fibre connectivity. This fibre upgrade allows Draka to continue to make cables in ever…
United Capital, the investment company specialising in consolidating the fragmented UK construction sector, has announced that it is to increase its acquisition targets to £500million, in revenue terms, in response to a significant increase in opportunities. The company, which first entered the construction and building services market after it rescued former Scotland Top 500 company,…
JTL, the leading national training provider for electrical and heating and plumbing apprenticeships, has signed the Civil Engineering Contractors Association’s (CECA) Health and Wellbeing Charter as part of its Stop.Make a Change campaign (10-23 October). The signing of the charter demonstrates JTL’s continued commitment to improving all aspects of health, safety and wellbeing. JTL will…
The drive to digitalise the UK’s electrotechnical sector received a further boost as Michael Wright, Product Development Manager at Aico Ltd is voted on to the six-member Board of EDA Data Services. Aico Ltd is one of 25 Founder Members of EDATA, the UK’s new industry data pool, and Michael was chosen by representatives from…