A leading builders merchant has reduced the amount of plastic bags it uses by a quarter – and has raised £5,000 for charity in the process. Selco Builders Warehouse has seen the number of single-use plastic bags sold across its 66 branches reduce dramatically, from 120,000 in 2017 to 90,000 in 2018. Selco has decided…
We now know who the eight finalists are for this year’s NICEIC and ELECSA Electrical Apprentice of the Year. As we wait for the grand final and the crowning of the 2019 winner in a couple of months’ time, Marie Parry, group marketing director with the competition’s official partner, Scolmore Group, catches up with some…
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has delivered a framework for the UK construction and property industry to transition new and existing buildings to becoming net zero carbon by 2050, to meet the ambitions of the Paris Climate Agreement. BSRIA is part of the net zero carbon buildings task group which has supported this framework….
Scolmore has updated the App for its Click Smart range with a new feature that the company is calling the ‘cloud function’. It will provide access to Click Smart installations through the internet, allowing secure control of devices from anywhere in the world – from simple dimming and switching, to more sophisticated controls like live…
Lighting control pioneer Lutron Electronics is showcasing its latest innovations in lighting and blind control for homeowners at Grand Designs Live (stand B265 at GRAND BUILD, 4-12 May 2019, ExCeL London). With more people looking to self build, Lutron is taking the opportunity to demonstrate the ease of installing smart home technology. Whether projects are…
Fuel cards are used by the fleet industry to allow drivers to pay for the petrol/diesel at fuel stations, with the company invoiced directly. There are concerns that these cards will be phased out as fleets start to adopt electric vehicle’s (EVs). The mass market for petrol and diesel is likely to be phased out,…
An apprentice design engineer with mechanical and electrical services specialist J S Wright has won a major award for his outstanding commitment to training. Danny Buckley, who works from the Birmingham HQ of the 129-year-old company that also has offices in Bristol and London, was presented with the Higher Education Construction award at the annual…
The expansion allows the Sheffield-based building controls and energy solutions specialist to better serve its growing client base in the South of England BG Energy Solutions (BGES), one of the UK’s leading independent BMS and energy management companies, has strengthened its national presence with the opening of a new office in London, it announced today (Monday…
The failure of components can have serious consequences and can cause safety concerns and unnecessary costs associated with downtime. Understanding why components fail and knowing how to put clear design processes in place can minimise the risk of this happening. The Institute of Spring Technology is recognised as the industry’s most authoritative and influential voice…
Prysmian Group, the world’s largest cable manufacturer, is pleased to announce the launch of the new UK manufactured Draka UC400 23 Category 6 U/UTP LSHF D64 Cca data cable. The new cable has been designed and engineered by the Prysmian Group Multi Media Solutions business to comply with the Construction Products Regulation (CPR) to Euroclass…