A leading UK builders merchant will further enhance its post-lockdown offering by returning to Sunday this week. Selco Builders Warehouse’s 68 branches will all open on Sundays between 10am and 4pm, starting on August 9. A programme to reopen cafes – offering a takeaway service only at this stage – will also begin today (Monday)….
It’s now over a year since Scolmore Group launched its dedicated YouTube channel SGTV, and the mix of interviews, news and tutorials that are hosted has generated regular engagement and great reviews from electricians. We understand the time pressures that electricians face, now more than ever as they get back to working after the rigours…
On Friday 24 July, the EDA’s CEO, Margaret Fitzsimons, along with 140 stakeholders from across the UK’s construction sector, attended the launch of the Talent Retention Scheme (TRS), a new free-to-use online portal designed to stop an exodus of employees with valuable skills and expertise and to help companies recruit the talent needed to embark…
Contractors must be prepared for the growing popularity of smart control technology in residential and commercial building heating systems, according to Warming The Next Generation, a new downloadable guide from polymer specialists REHAU. With space heating methods continuing to change and develop as efficiency and sustainability becomes an increasing priority, REHAU’s new guide focuses on…
To celebrate reaching 250,000 followers on the @knipex_official Instagram account, KNIPEX is giving away 250 limited edition and numbered golden Mini KNIPEX Cobra water pump pliers, packed in an exclusive collectors’ box. All you have to do to enter is send the best picture or video of you and your favourite KNIPEX pliers to the…
A power outage can spell big trouble for any enterprise. For many organizations, a commercial backup generator ensures against debilitating losses. It’s like an insurance policy that protects your business should a power outage occur. Across the United States, business power outages are the status quo. Most businesses experience a power outage at least once…
A new podcast for Trades and Construction business owners has launched providing vital support and motivation for the industry during the pandemic. The Evolve and Grow podcast has been set up by The Trades Coach, Alison Warner, https://evolveandgrowcoaching.com/ who hosts a series of compelling conversations with guests from successful business owners to leading industry figures….
Electrical apprentices and trainees across Scotland have been thrown a digital lifeline after being loaned computers that will allow them to continue their studies remotely. Laptops are currently being distributed to apprentices across Scotland by the Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT) after joint funding by SELECT, the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB), and the…
Experiment reveals people can develop skin damage when behind the wheel, as one in four (28 per cent) have burnt through a car window One in seven (14 per cent) UK drivers are confused about how you can get sunburn through a closed window – Confused.com visualises how motorists are still exposed to UV rays. Experiment…
When it comes to your online presence, nothing beats having your own website. It’s a space that is entirely dedicated to presenting your business to the world, showing off your skills and persuading the customer that you are the right person for the job. If you’ve got a website up and running, you’re probably already…