The need for more young people to join the electrical industry in Scotland has never been greater – and those who do so will have an “opportunity for life”. That’s the view of SELECT managing director Alan Wilson, who says fresh talent is urgently required to meet the ever-increasing demand for new technology and electrical services. Speaking…
An Electrician has commended Van Vault – the originators of in-vehicle secure storage after his Van Vault prevented him from losing thousands of pounds worth of tools when his van was broken into for a third time. Jeff Jones works for The Technical Department Ltd in Surrey, providing specialist electrical services to events worldwide. He…
This month the British retailer is celebrating a significant milestone – opening its 400th branch on the Zennor Road Trade Park in Balham. Part of the Travis Perkins plc Group, Toolstation supplies tools, accessories and building supplies to the trade nationwide. The launch event is on Friday 24thJanuary, from 11am to 2pm. The 400th branch opening is a…
Buildiro, the world’s first mobile app for materials procurement which has been building a loyal fanbase of tradespeople and merchants since its launch in September 2019, is set to introduce a new service. On 20 January 2020, Buildiro Direct begins, delivering those crucial, small, missing items to tradespeople within London, offering a 0.5% discount off…
Following the introduction of its new infrared heating panels in 2019, experts in the field Tansun has found the product well received within the industry. Following its introduction to the market last spring, Tansun has exhibited the panels at a number of industry shows and has seen interest spike in infrared heating following news that…
Today Delta-EE, the specialist new energy consultancy, launches a new report into public electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. This highlights the UK is one of the leading European countries for chargepoint infrastructure, with nine EVs per public chargepoint – a better ratio than recommended by the European Commission of 10 EVs per chargepoint. Despite the…
In industries working around high and low voltage electricity, the importance of PPE is widely recognised, and the latest safety requirements are understood by managers and operatives alike. However the same can’t be said when it comes to the potentially fatal risk posed by Arc Flash – a relatively misunderstood, but extremely common type of electrical explosion…
Architectural lighting is the exemplar of illumination when it comes to enhancing a building or space in the most efficient and prepossessing manner. Combining architectural lighting with inspired interior design is invaluable for interior designers, contractors and architects who value creations brimming with dynamic and evocative features. Every year, new lighting designs brighten up the market…
The NAPIT EXPO Technical Roadshow is back on the road for 2020 providing key guidance and updates for electrical contractors nationwide at 14 locations! The exclusive CPD masterclasses will cover: EV Charging Amendment 1 An insight into the new requirements for EV Charging after the release of the IET 18th Edition Amendment 1. This session…
Generator specialist, DTGen has handed over a new fleet of 53 generators to its longstanding customer, Energy Generator Hire, an industry-leading hire business serving the event and construction markets. Tom Carr, Managing Director at Energy Generator Hire, said: “We have worked closely with DTGen since we started six years ago, and it is a strong…