Aico, the market leader in domestic Fire and Carbon Monoxide Alarms, will be launching a new and improved stand at this year’s CEF Live (6th-8th June, NEC Birmingham) on stand 42 and at FIREX (18th – 20th June, ExCel London) on stand FX820. The new stand will be distinctive and different from the double decker…
IDEAL Networks has launched a new handheld tester that eliminates guesswork when installing, maintaining and troubleshooting PoE devices and data cabling. PoE Pro measures and reports PoE Class, voltage/voltage drop, watts and injector Type, making it easy to see how much power is available. “The new PoE Pro eliminates trial and error when installing or…
Risk management ‘must prepare for the worst’ is the latest stark warning from the UK Environment Agency, which suggests that, with global temperatures set to rise by up to four degrees Centigrade by 2100, some £1bn a year might be needed to be spent on flood management. Insurance statistics reveal that the most likely cause of…
The successful Regional French television channel, France 3 Normandie, is moving its headquarters to a new building in Rouen. Once the space is delivered in June 2019, its occupants will benefit from a state-of-the-art building management system (BMS) that integrates a range of Sontay Smart sensors. After two years of studies, construction and installation, France…
Vent-Axia is delighted to be supporting this year’s Noise Action Week (20-25 May 2019) with the launch of its PureAir Sense bathroom fan. Leading the way in silent fan design, this is the seventh year that Vent-Axia has supported Noise Action Week which is co-ordinated by Environmental Protection UK to tackle noise problems in our…
With summer on its way, MK Electric is reminding electricians of the opportunities available with outdoor power solutions. “Despite the unpredictable UK weather, the approaching summer season means outdoor power sources will become increasingly important for many businesses such as restaurants, bars, event venues, and holiday parks as they prepare for outdoor activities. “Many people…
Multi-compartment trunking from cable management specialist, Unitrunk, is being used to provide the new data and electrical cabling infrastructure for an upgrade to the library at Coventry University. Designed by Birmingham-based practice, Associated Architects, the £2.1 million library upgrade includes a new entrance, reception and café for the library, along with refurbishment of some of…
A lighting and electronics start-up business in Nottingham has recorded its third consecutive year of growth and is expanding its footprint after diversifying. Anne and Ian Kenyon launched Kenlock Electronics in 2015, which is based in East Leake, with a long-term vision of bringing OLED lighting to the mainstream market. The duo have continued to…
Concern that Dame Judith Hackitt’s key reforms (as outlined in her review of building regulation and fire safety post-Grenfell) will not be delivered, have resulted in the government’s announcement (09/05/19) it will cover the costs of replacing the external cladding on 150 high-rise blocks. The Hackitt Review, carried out in December 2017, proposed a range…
The Institution of Lighting Professionals has announced the official CPD programme for the annual Professional Lighting Summit. The conference takes place in Newcastle on 12 & 13 June and includes talks on Asset Management, Electric Vehicles, Glare, Flicker and more. The programme includes speakers from several major organisations which includes the Association for Public Service Excellence, the Highway Electrical…