SELECT, Scotland’s leading trade body for the electrical industry, has backed a new pre-election campaign by The Specialist Engineering Contractors’ (SEC) Group that calls on all parliamentary candidates to vow to crack down on late payments. The SEC Group is seeking to obtain a commitment from all would-be MPs that they will support legislation to:…
In a shocking online video this week, a Russian worker repairing a transformer is seen experiencing a potentially fatal Arc Flash. Carrying out the repairs in an electricity substation, the operative managed to escape with only minor injuries to his arm, however the video lays bare the lack of awareness that surrounds Arc Flash, with…
Electrical wholesalers and installers are being reminded of the opportunities available to them following the recent publication of the latest Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) 10 and the subsequent decision by the Greater London Assembly (GLA) to use the updated carbon emissions factors. In July 2018, the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS), in…
People and vehicle access control specialist Nortech is heading into the end of the year on a high, with complying with the latest ISO 9001 standard, a busy year at exhibitions and getting involved with a local teen pioneer among its 2019 highlights. Nortech’s Managing Director Steve Blackler commented, “We are very pleased with how…
Meter engineers from Energy Assets were privileged to support the BBC’s DIY SOS team in turning a parish building in Blackburn into safe accommodation for the area’s young homeless as part of a Children in Need project. The engineers worked alongside npower to upgrade the electricity supply and install new gas and power meters to…
Ploughing ahead with its commitment to helping installers stay ahead of industry trends, Glen Dimplex Heating & Ventilation’s (GDHV) new Training Academy recently proved a hit with more than fifty engineers working on behalf of housing association Aster Group. As a long-standing client, since 2015 GDHV has been supplying its innovative Dimplex electric heating solutions…
Expanding building services specialist MPACT Group Ltd has completed top-to-bottom training for every electrician within the firm to remain at the forefront of safety within the UK’s contracting industry. Every MPACT Group electrician – including those in senior management – has now been fully briefed in critical changes to the Institution of Engineering and Technology…
Vauxhall will launch the new Vivaro-e next year, the pure battery electric version of its best-selling medium van. Following the addition of the all-electric Corsa-e and plug-in hybrid Grandland X Hybrid4 to its product range, the Vivaro-e marks the next chapter in Vauxhall’s electrification strategy. The British brand is committed to delivering eight electrified models…
Calling all electrical apprentices – be part of the Electrical Apprentice of the Year Competition for a chance of winning fantastic prizes and an industry recognised title. More than 350 electrical students across the UK have already taken part in the first stage of the competition, an online exam comprising of 40 multiple choices questions,…
ECA highlights continued fire risk due to under-qualified workers in its response to ‘Raising the Bar’ consultation The risk of further residential fire tragedies, following the fatal Grenfell Tower fire, has been raised by leading engineering services trade association ECA, in its response to the ‘Raising the Bar’ consultation. In the aftermath of the blaze…