MK Electric announced the winner of its recent competition to celebrate its centenary. Entrants answered three questions about the brand’s rich 100-year history for the chance to win £1,000 worth of product Stephen Matthews of VTK Management Services Ltd, correctly answered the questions and was selected at random to win £1,000 worth of MK Electric…
A Surrey tradesman’s van dubbed ‘the dirtiest in Britain’ has been given a professional makeover – thanks to a leading builders merchant Selco Builders Warehouse launched a nationwide search to find the filthiest trade vehicle on the road. The campaign was backed by Ruddy Muddy, a unique artist who makes incredible pieces of temporary art…
With HMRC releasing a raft of updated information regarding changes to the Off-Payroll Working rules, otherwise known as IR35, which are due to come into force in April 2020, businesses and contractors will be questioning what these changes will mean for them. Tax preparation expert and managing director of DSR Tax Claims Ltd, David Redfern,…
After an illustrious career spanning over 30 years, the lighting industry are saying goodbye to Alasdair McRury as Managing Director of Holophane Europe. He will be remaining as a Non-Executive Chairman for Holophane Europe. So, in light of this, the Lighting Industry Association (LIA) would like to say a personal thank you to the man…
The amendment follows advances in technology enabling a more practical solution for electric vehicle charging installations The IET has announced a new amendment to BS 7671:2018 (IET Wiring Regulations 18th Edition). The national Wiring Regulations committee, JPEL/64, today agreed the publication of Amendment 1, which will consist of a stand-alone update to Section 722: Electric Vehicle…
Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, have teamed up with Pick&Go for a rugby competition The game, only open to mySchneider Electrician portal users, provides players with the chance to win gifts, trophies and rugby merchandise. Registrations for the Pick&Go competition opened on the 26 of August and will…
High-voltage power contractor, Smith Brothers has been appointed by NextEnergy Solar Fund as the Independent Connection Provider (ICP) on a new solar-generation project. The Yorkshire-based contracting firm will design, construct, install and test a UK Power Networks (UKPN) 132kV substation and Private 132/33kV customer substation in Little Staughton, Cambridgeshire. A specialist investment and asset manager…
NICEIC contractor helps out on top rated gardening TV show An NICEIC registered contractor came to the rescue recently to help out with a couple of projects for the hit TV show Love Your Garden. The producers of the show initially needed an electrical contractor to help with a garden revamp for an elderly war…
Thinking about becoming a self-employed tradesperson? This can be a smart move to make if you have the skills and knowledge because there is and always will be a high demand for tradespeople. Additionally, being self-employed puts you in complete control of your work and earnings, so many people find it to be a highly…
Design and Verification funding now available Electricians working for JIB member companies can now gain funding towards the Level 4 Design and Verification of Electrical Installations qualification. Via the JIB’s Skills Development Fund, up to £1,000 can be secured towards the qualification cost. To be eligible for funding, applicants must be directly employed by a…