Coming on the back of a new labour market report on the electrotechnical industry issued by The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership (TESP), which estimates that between 12,500 and 15,000 additional skilled electricians will be needed across the UK over the next five years to accommodate forecasted growth, one of SELECT’s longest-serving members has spoken out about…
Popular industry-wide initiative returns for 2019 Leading younger people from across the engineering services sector now have a new opportunity to be recognised and rewarded for their achievements, following the launch of ECA’s Power Players initiative. Power Players opens today (15 May) to entries from anyone aged 39 or below who has achieved innovative or…
“Working in London got tougher this month with the introduction of the ULEZ (Ultra low emissions zone) charge to add to the daily congestion charge” Said proud Londoner, Brendan Beaver, Manager of Metrel UK, the innovative provider of electrical testing solutions. “Relatively new diesel engines are public enemy number one in London. And it is…
A poll carried out by online wholesaler ElectricalDirect, has found that despite the ever-growing popularity of smart home products, many tradespeople are unprepared for the increasing customer demand. The poll, which was conducted in the lead up to Smart Home Week (20- 26 May), found that 82% of tradespeople have never undertaken any form of…
SELECT and the NICEIC (National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting) have issued a joint statement supporting new regulations to help consumers and competent qualified electricians. The long-running campaign for Recognition of Electricians as a Profession has been endorsed by Kevan Parker, Managing Director of NICEIC and Alan Wilson, Managing Director of SELECT. The joint…
Couch Perry Wilkes (CPW) has been appointed as the main mechanical, electrical and plumbing consultant on a unique new council housing development in Hackney, which will see an old boiler house transformed to create sympathetic new housing for the area. CPW were tasked to create a robust energy strategy for the development, which has already…
The ABB Electrification Service facility in Coleshill demonstrates commitment to customer experience, enabling faster response for investigation, repair and refurbishment of ABB’s Electrification portfolio. ABB Electrification’s business is extending its service capabilities for electrical vehicle charging systems, solar, low- and medium-voltage electrical systems with a dedicated service workshop located at Coleshill, Birmingham. The new facility will enable ABB to provide a faster and more efficient turnaround on maintenance, investigation and repair of electrical vehicle charging stations, solar inverters, low- and…
For those who work outdoors, the statistics around skin cancer are shocking. 1700 people are diagnosed with skin cancer caused by occupational sun exposure in Britain every year, and shockingly, skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the world. A painful sunburn just once every two years can triple the risk of…
National Ventilation, a leading UK-based ventilation manufacturer and supplier, has triumphed at the prestigious Electrical Wholesaler Awards 2019. The company’s Monsoon IntelliSystem Heat Recovery Unit took home the ‘Best Energy Saving Product’ award while its Monsoon Zone 1 Silence Range was also Highly Commended in the ‘Best New Product’ category. The Somerset-based company received the…
With sales of electric vehicles reaching a record high, Bureau Veritas has stated that the rapid rise in the number of charging points being installed presents a ‘clear maintenance challenge’ for businesses. According to the latest figures, one in every 12 new cars purchased each month in the UK is now an electric vehicle (EV)…