As the country heads into lockdown, the UK Asbestos Training Association (UKATA) is urging workers in construction-related industries and trades to make use of the time to upskill or refresh training. In line with this, UKATA has approved its 200-member companies and individuals to deliver a number of its approved courses by video conferencing software,…
The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has announced Terry Sharp as its new President. Mr Sharp takes over from Jon Belfield who has held the role for the past two years. Terry has worked in the controls industry for over 35 years and is an Associate at NDA Consulting, the specialist BEMS and energy consultancy…
A new White Paper published by IDEAL Networks has revealed the challenges and demands that end users really face when using cable certifiers. The results of more than 60 hours of in-depth research interviews with cable installation companies in the US and Europe and observations of how installers work when certifying cable installations are revealed…
Selco Builders Warehouse has announced a temporary change to the opening hours of its branches as it continues to support its customers during the Covid-19 crisis. With members of the building trade and tradespeople around the UK continuing to go about their daily work where possible, Selco is working tirelessly to provide as normal service…
Over nine in 10 engineering services businesses (93 per cent) say they are ‘concerned or very concerned’ about the impact of coronavirus on their business over the next six months, according to initial responses to a major new ECA / BESA / SELECT engineering services survey. Over sixty percent of respondents are ‘very concerned’ about…
Easyfairs, which organises more than 200 fairs, events and exhibitions in 14 countries and operates 10 exhibition halls in Belgium, the Netherlands and Sweden, has decided to play an active role in the fight against the coronavirus Covid-19 by making its venues available to local and national authorities. The evolution of Covid-19 and the acceleration…
The Construction Leadership Council and main employers bodies are concerned that the government will impose a enforced lockdown, saying to do so would warns trigger many thousands of job losses, closure of thousands of businesses and delays and cost increases on crucial programmes and projects. A letter, signed by CLC co-chair Andy Mitchell, was sent to…
Given the developing situation regarding coronavirus, a new engineering services industry survey has been launched by ECA, BESA and SELECT. The survey aims to obtain an early picture of the current and anticipated business impact in the engineering services sector and its supply chain, to enable effective representation and advice on important issues. The survey…
JTL, the leading national training provider for electrical and heating & plumbing apprenticeships, has named Solihull-based Louis Quinn as its Electrical Apprentice of the Year for the Midlands region. Following a successful apprenticeship with National Property Solutions firm, Fortem (Orbit) through JTL Birmingham Training Centre, Louis’s victory was announced at a celebratory event at The…
What do you do for a living? Maybe you work in a factory as a laborer or maybe you’re the CFO of a major corporation. But whatever you do, a paycheck statement is a fact of life and something all workers get at the end of every pay period. But do you pay attention to…