Staff from Hughes Electrical stores across Suffolk have been taking to vans, tractors, bikes, sports & muscle cars as well as good old shoe leather to support a major initiative by the local library service! In the lead up to Suffolk Libraries Day on Saturday 12 October, the challenge was set to take a book…
Devondale Electrical Wholesalers Marsh Barton branch in Exeter is sponsoring the West Exe under 8s team for the second year running. West Exe play in the Exeter West League fielding two teams and currently train at Tedburn St Mary. Last season Devondale sponsored new home kits and rainproof jackets, followed up this season with equipment…
With fuel prices slowly climbing, vehicle owners are being advised of the ways they could drive more economically to help increase their fuel efficiency. Motoring experts from LeaseVan.co.uk have offered drivers ten top tips to help them conserve expensive petrol and diesel. With the average cost of a litre of unleaded fuel being just over £1.27, Brits…
Coffee, cakes, competitions and hair shaves were the order of the day, as a leading builders merchant raised thousands of pounds for its charity partner. Selco Builders Warehouse held special events at each of its 66 branches across England and Wales to support Macmillan Cancer Support’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning. A total of £8,518 was…
Almost a year has passed since the latest update was made to the 18th Edition regulations. However, questions remain as to whether the regulations are still fit for purpose and of value to modern electricians, particularly those working in industrial environments. Whilst the updates included refreshed guidance around energy efficiency, approved parts, surge protection and…
With the recent 18th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations including updated guidance on the use of various types of residual current devices (RCDs), Bureau Veritas is warning that a rising number of AC type RCDs are being adversely affected by direct currents (DC) from electronic devices and renewable energy sources. It comes amid the…
Earnings for self-employed electricians increased by 0.5 per cent last month, according to the latest figures released by Hudson Contract. Analysis of September payroll data for more than 2,200 construction companies in England and Wales reveals a weekly average of £1,101 for electrical contractors. They generated the second highest earnings of all 17 construction trades…
SELECT has welcomed new advice that confirms how Construction Products Regulation (CPR) could be affected by a no deal Brexit. The UK Government has announced that if the UK leaves the European Union (EU) without a deal on 31 October, EU CPR will be retained and a UK-based system will operate, with identical European harmonised…
North West commercial mechanical and electrical contractor, Genlec, is celebrating three decades in business. The family owned operation, led by former electrician and entrepreneur, Jonathan Twentyman, has grown to become one of the largest contractors in this specialist sector delivering major projects up to £20million in value. Today the firm employs a large local workforce…
It’s no secret that all industries are facing the prospect of a shortage of workers due to the UK’s exit from the European Union. Whilst some businesses and industries are prepared for what is coming next, there is an alarming number of businesses who have done little to no preparation for the inevitable shortage of…