Channel 4 News presenter Cathy Newman will host a SOE Women in Engineering event in London this November. Panellists from across the engineering world will convene in London to discuss the role of schools in promoting positive messages about modern, cutting-edge engineering and career opportunities within engineering-related sectors. On the panel to debate how to…
Epicor ERP has enabled Elstead Lighting to prepare for their next stage of growth as a global provider of decorative lighting Epicor Software Corporation, a global provider of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth, today announced that Elstead Lighting has chosen its enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution. Elstead Lighting has implemented Epicor ERP across…
What’s the value of quality to you? This year BASEC launched a series of Cable Quality seminars designed for those who are involved in projects where cable installations are key to the successful operation of their facilities. Often the requirements of cable are overlooked or left until last, as typically electrical wiring is the last…
The box office event of the year is back! Entries are officially open for the 2020 Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) Awards. The distinguished ‘Oscar’ style ceremony has rightfully earned top billing in the dynamic world of building controls. What’s new for 2020? To reflect the fast-moving landscape of the industry, the BCIA is delighted…
Hager’s UK training academy, based at the company’s Telford headquarters, has celebrated its first anniversary since its official opening in 2018. During its first year, the training academy has welcomed over 550 electrical contractors who have taken the opportunity to boost their skills and knowledge across a range of subjects, including the 18th Edition of…
A leading UK builders merchant has continued its rapid growth and investment by announcing the opening of an “historic” Lightside Distribution Centre. Selco Builders Warehouse has exchanged contracts and begun work on the new 60,000 sq ft centre, which is based in Cowley in Oxford and will service all 66 branches across England and Wales…
MSP Stewart Stevenson has become the latest political brick in the Wall of Support for better regulation of the electrical trade across Scotland. The representative for Banffshire and Buchan Coast has given his backing to the long-running campaign led by trade association SELECT for the recognition of electricians as a profession. The SNP member joins…
The IET have announced that the Draft for Public Comment (DPC) for Amendment 1 is now open from 1st October until 30th November 2019. The DPC will consist of changes to Section 722 – Electric Vehicle Charging Installations Amendment 1 to BS 7671:2018 will enable a more practical solution for Electric Vehicle Charging Installations. Due to…
Faced with an awkward lighting project in one of Scotland’s greatest ballrooms, electrician Del Campbell was in for a challenge. He had no idea how complex the job would turn out – or how simple the solution would be. We all know that great LED lighting effect and dimming capability is essential to a perfect…
By Mark Lashbrook Technical Manager – Innovation, M&I Materials. The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is well underway. In the UK and around Europe, deadlines are being set for last orders on internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and companies with various visions are taking early steps in developing both EVs and charging infrastructure. Yet progress is…