Industrial installations need to perform reliably while providing a safe environment for employees, contractors and visitors. Whether a site involves manufacturing equipment, processing systems, storage areas or complex infrastructure, small improvements to its design and day-to-day operation can have a significant impact. Safety and efficiency are closely connected. A well-organised installation can reduce unnecessary movement,…
Ahead of the Autumn Budget on 28 October 2026, the Association of Manufacturers and suppliers of Power systems (AMPS) has set out four areas where it wants government action to support reindustrialisation. AMPS welcomes Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s promise to “reindustrialise Britain”, but says the government must address energy capacity, manufacturing, skills and regulation to…
How do you light one of England’s largest Passivhaus school developments while keeping installation simple, energy use low and the architecture clean? At Lyde Green in South Gloucestershire, two new schools have been brought together within one highly sustainable development designed to serve a rapidly growing community. The new facilities provide places for 420 primary…
E.ON is investing £4 million in 1,000 home batteries to tackle two connected challenges: helping customers secure lasting savings on their energy bills and supporting a more resilient electricity grid as Britain connects growing volumes of renewable generation. The investment will help develop E.ON’s ‘Flex Fleet’ model: a network of strategically clustered home batteries that…
When wiring systems are not properly supported, they can become a serious hazard during a fire. To help the electrical supply chain meet the requirements of Regulation 521.10.202 of the IET Wiring Regulations, BS 7671:2018+A4:2026, BEAMA’s Cable Management Products Group (CMPG) and Cable Management Technical Committee (CMTC) have published two new pieces of guidance. These…
Thorn and Zumtobel welcomed 190 clients from across the UK’s lighting and built-environment community to a private evening at Serpentine Pavilion 2026, giving guests the opportunity to experience LANZA atelier’s a serpentine after dark and hear first-hand about the thinking behind its architecture and lighting design. Representing 94 companies, guests included representatives from the Austrian…
Acrospire is supporting Oxfordshire County Council’s ongoing heritage lighting replacement programme, supplying LED lanterns designed to preserve the character of historic streets and landscapes while improving energy efficiency and long-term performance. Across Oxfordshire, heritage lighting plays an important role in shaping the character of streets, parks and residential areas. From the tree-lined avenues of North…
One of the oldest rules of buying a used car could be becoming obsolete in the electric age, after analysis of 47.4 million MOT tests found high-mileage electric cars are significantly less likely to fail than petrol equivalents. The study, commissioned by the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) and carried out by independent…
Electrical material suppliers are being urged to come together with merchants and pledge their support for a ground-breaking new mental health support initiative which aims to reach every customer of every merchant branch in the UK. Every Merchant Matters has been launched with the aim of harnessing the unique reach of the builders merchant sector…
Electrical contractors regularly need to work above ground level, whether they are installing lighting, maintaining rooftop equipment, running cables, or servicing electrical systems. These tasks can combine two significant workplace hazards: electricity and falls from height. Good planning, suitable access equipment and clear working procedures can reduce these risks. Here are some practical ways electrical…