According to a recent YouGov survey, only 11% of 15-18-year olds are likely to be encouraged towards apprenticeships. The survey, commissioned by training provider JTL ahead of National Apprenticeship Week (3 – 9 February), reveals that there has only been a 3% increase since its last survey in 2017, where just 8% of 15-18-year olds…
The IET and BSI have today released Amendment 1 to BS 7671:2018 (18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations), which enables a more practical solution for Electric Vehicle Charging Installations. This will help support the rollout of electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the country. Containing the updated Section 722 (Electric Vehicle Charging Installations), Amendment 1 comes into…
Amid shocking recent statistics around the very real safety risks presented in UK schools, Bureau Veritas is urging all education institutions to add a more diligent approach to safety and compliance as a priority focus this year. According to a recent investigation, 13% of schools in the UK have not carried out a fire risk…
A new brochure has been produced that explains some of the vital work that SELECT carries out behind the scenes. The new publication, called By Your Side, outlines the many different ways that Scotland’s biggest trade association works to help improve the electrical landscape for both its members and the wider industry. It reveals how…
Direct Line for Business has launched expanded coverage options for its tradesperson insurance and unveiled an enhanced sales journey allowing tradespeople to pick and choose covers to meet their needs. In response to customer demand Direct Line for Business has launched an ‘Overnight Tools’ cover option, which insures our customer’s tools overnight when kept in…
IronmongeryDirect and ElectricalDirect are relaunching their Basildon trade counter to provide customers with an enhanced and more streamlined service. To celebrate, the business will be hosting a week’s worth of events and activity running from Monday 3rd – Sunday 9th February 2020. The relaunch comes after taking customer feedback on board to provide a more…
Leading consumer protection charity, Electrical Safety First, has launched a new Alexa app, to help slash the number of electrical fires in UK homes. Using voice technology to easily access information on product recalls, consumers can effortlessly discover if they have a recalled electrical item – simply by giving Alexa the item’s brand name. Currently,…
The fourth annual Global Energy Talent Index (GETI), the world’s largest energy recruitment and employment trends report, is released today, showing that power professionals are concerned at a perceived lack of investment in their training and development. The report by Airswift, the global workforce solutions provider for the energy, process and infrastructure sectors, and Energy…
Almost half of local authorities in England do not know their own carbon footprint, according to a freedom of information request from leading engineering services trade body ECA. Overall, 93 out of 214 local authorities (43 per cent) say that they don’t measure all energy use in relation to their built assets, which include housing,…
SELECT has reminded its Members to have their say and take part in an industry-wide consultation on the use of cash retentions in construction. Managing Director Alan Wilson said that every Member business should make their views known to the Scottish Government discussion before it closes on 25 March. He said: “This consultation gives everyone…