Electrical safety expert Bureau Veritas has unveiled a new testing and inspection service for electric vehicle (EV) charging points as latest figures show almost 10,000 new connections have been installed across the UK in the past year alone. Recent statistics from Zap-Map show there are now 33,779 charging points for electrical vehicles in the UK,…
Over half of public sector bodies and quangos across the country (52 per cent) are not planning for net zero carbon by 2050, according to research by ECA. Overall, just 30 per cent of respondents said they were planning towards net zero carbon by 2050, while a further 18 per cent said they were partially…
Amid a period of uncertainty, where many businesses have struggled, the iLECSYS Group, the largest independent stockist of enclosures in the UK, is looking forward to expanding their already thriving business. The iLECSYS Group has relocated one of their distribution branches, located in Stockport , from their 8,500 sq. ft. facility to a new 20,500 sq. ft….
Procurement for Housing (PfH) is searching for SME electrical contractors across the UK to deliver responsive repairs and voids works to social landlords such as lighting repairs, socket replacements, switch and fuse maintenance for an initial term of five years, through a new dynamic purchasing system (DPS). Procurement services provider, PfH which has over 900…
The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has announced the winner of its Schoolz Out competition, whichchallenged school pupils to design an energy saving product or initiative for their school which uses an element of control to save energy. Seven year old Edgar Vann is the lucky winner of an iPad for his idea, which was…
Guildford College, part of Activate Learning, is delighted to launch a new Electrical Installation Assessment Centre at Guildford College. Known as the AM2 Assessment Centre, the facility is based at the college which is a licensed National Electrotechnical Training (NET) centre authorised to deliver NET assessments for electrical apprentices and trainees. This brand-new facility, located on the top floor of the college’s Technology Tower, includes four installation bays and two fault finding bays to complete assessments, as well as close links…
SELECT has introduced an innovative new enrolment scheme that allows firms to join Scotland’s largest trade association and enjoy the benefits of full membership, despite ongoing COVID-19 restrictions. The campaigning body has created a dedicated Conditional Membership category, which means companies can still join SELECT despite the suspension of in-person assessments due to strict social…
Lockdown proved to be a very difficult time for the electrical industry, with many contractors on furlough and some wholesalers closing their doors to trade. But in light of the Government’s recent announcement regarding facemasks, Red Arrow have been working on an initiative to fundraise for charity. Whether you need one, 10 or 100, call…
A cricket club in York is hoping to leave its rivals stumped after securing sponsorship from one of the UK’s leading builders merchants. Osbaldwick Cricket Club, who play in the York & District Senior Cricket League, has agreed a two-year agreement with Selco Builders Warehouse. Selco has 68 branches across the UK, including one in…
JTL, the leading national training provider for electrical and heating and plumbing apprenticeships, is celebrating its thirty-year anniversary. Established in 1990 by the Electrical Contractors’ Association and what is now known as Unite the Union, JTL became a registered charity in 2000. Two years on, JTL started offering apprenticeships in plumbing, as well as maintaining…