Electrical Safety First, a leading UK consumer safety charity, has just opened its Fire Safety Fund – to help reduce electrical fires and accidents in UK homes. Currently, electricity is responsible for over half of all domestic fires in the UK. The Fire Safety Fund is open to community services such as local Fire and…
The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) is delighted to announce the finalists for the BCIA Awards 2020. Passing the mark once again for the previous year’s number of entries, the judges faced some tough decision-making to choose the best of the best from the industry. After a day of deliberation, the finalists were shortlisted across…
The Building Control Industry Association (BCIA) has announced Tony Smith as a finalist for the Engineer of the Year Award. Tony is being recognised for his vital role in a number of education, manufacturing and government projects in South Wales. He has consistently helped customers to reduce their energy usage and environmental impact, most notably…
The new “Drone Pilot Boot Camp + FAA Part 107 Exam Prep” is a collaboration between three companies: HeatSpring, Little Arms, and Unmanned Experts. They’ve built this unmanned aircract commercial operations course especially for engineering, construction and renewable energy firms. Keven Gambold is the instructor. Formerly a combat pilot for the British Royal Air Force, Keven…
Being a fully-fledged and qualified electrician doesn’t mean you are free from problems. They will still immerge from time to time, putting the brakes on any job you are currently trying to complete. While you cannot stop certain issues from arising, there are ways to futureproof your work or solutions you should keep stored in…
Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, launched its new online specification tool for designers, specifiers and consulting engineer’s mid-way through last year. Since its launch, the tool has recently surpassed 1,000 specifications created. The free online tool aims to make the process of generating specification for tenders quicker, simpler…
Tamlite Lighting is urging businesses to take advantage of the Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) before the scheme closes at the end of March. The scheme was aimed at encouraging businesses to invest in energy-saving equipment specified in the Energy Technology List (ETL) to help reduce carbon emissions which contribute to climate change. The ECA allows…
Almost four in 10 small and medium-sized businesses (37 per cent) across all industry sectors are encountering mental health issues among staff due to unfair payment practices, according to a new YouGov poll. The survey, commissioned by engineering services bodies ECA and BESA, identified mental health issues in SME staff due to late or unfair…
Following the release of the 2nd Edition of the EICR Codebreakers publication, NAPIT donated a number of books to Electrical Training Trust (ETT) to be sold to help raise money for the Air Ambulance Northern Ireland charity. NAPIT generously donated £500 to the charity from proceeds made through sales of the publication. Air Ambulance NI…
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is widely acknowledged to be the last line of defence for workers, meaning that understanding the different standards governing PPE is of vital importance. Yet a study by ProGARM, Arc Flash protective clothing specialists, uncovered that 78% of industry workers were unfamiliar with the relevant legislation for Arc Flash protection. With…