The Scottish Building Contracts Committee (SBCC) has launched a new website that offers a wealth of practical advice and help. The new site will enable visitors to discover exactly how the pan-industry body provides definitive guidance on building contracts and construction law in Scotland. As well as easy navigation and an engaging format, www.scottishbuildingcontracts.com offers a handy subscription service…
Team Valley based Access Training has added to its training team with the appointment of a senior trainer and industry expert in response to the increasing demand for fire, security and emergency systems apprenticeships in the region. Access currently has 50 apprentices on the Fire, Security and Emergency Systems Apprenticeship, working toward their professional qualification…
CEF, the UK’s leading electrical wholesaler, is celebrating the move of it’s Bishop Auckland store to a new and improved premises on Abraham Enterprise Business Park with a grand opening on Thursday 15th August. Local electricians and tradespeople are invited to the official opening day, which will be packed with special offers, food and refreshments…
J Tomlinson has been appointed by VINCI Construction UK to undertake £2.6m of mechanical and electrical engineering (M&E) work on a new motorway services area development. Work has recently got under way on the scheme for MOTO at junction one of the M6 at Rugby, with Nottingham-based J Tomlinson due to start on site in…
Harvard Power Systems Limited has been recently formed following the purchase of IP and related assets of the company Harvard Technology Limited to re-establish sales of the popular Harvard LED drivers and LED light-sources. Now part of Gallant Lighting, a global group of companies, the new Harvard business will operate from its sales and engineering…
There are a host of challenges that electrical contractors face in running their companies. Benjamin Dyer of Powered Now looks at one of them – dealing with VAT. The definition of VAT VAT is “Value Added Tax”. This is a tax which every business with sales over £85,000 must add to their sales invoices. For…
NAPIT has today announced the acquisition of Stroma’s Installer Certification Limited. The acquisition will result in NAPIT taking over and operating the Stroma installer activities in the building services and building fabric sectors. The transaction will strengthen NAPIT’s commitment to continuously raise standards and safety within the construction industry and Stroma’s aim to focus on…
Weekly earnings for self-employed electrical contractors continued to grow last month, according to the latest figures released by Hudson Contract. Analysis of July payroll data for more than 2,200 construction companies in England and Wales reveals a month-on-month rise of 1.1 per cent to a weekly average of £1,130. This is equivalent to an annual…
Screwfix Live 2019 registrations are now open with all customers getting at least 10% off everything at the show and a free gift*. The largest trade and DIY show in Farnborough will open on the 27th of September at Farnborough International Exhibition Centre. The hugely popular event is set to attract thousands of people once…
Tradespeople who have been victims of tool theft are having to replace up to £5,000 worth of tools and can lose up to two days of vital earnings, impacting both their professional and personal lives, a Screwfix survey has found. After conducting research amongst their customers, 46% of respondents stated they have had their tools…