Support for the long-running campaign by SELECT, the electrotechnical trade association, for Recognition of Electricians as a Profession has been widespread across the construction industry, but now it is literally building brick by brick. SELECT, whose campaign is also backed by the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) and Unite the Union, has launched a Wall…
Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has welcomed the Government’s Clean Air Strategy, launched on 14th January 2019, which highlights the importance of clean air in the home. The strategy sets out how the Government aims to tackle all sources of air pollution with indoor air quality (IAQ) a key part of this. As such, the document…
More worker deaths are caused by falls from height than any other kind of work-related incident in the UK, according to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Working at height is commonplace in many industries, from construction to arboriculture, to firefighters to window cleaners. The tragedy is that the HSE suggests that all fall from…
By Tom Preston, Managing Director, Hippo Leasing If you’re looking to replace or upgrade your business car or van this year – or indeed start from scratch – leasing could be the right option for you. The number one consideration when choosing the right leasing agreement is to consider what’s best for your business needs…
Drayton, one of the leading brands in the UK domestic heating market, is celebrating 70 years of manufacturing intelligent heating controls. Founded in 1949, Drayton has developed some of the most recognisable products in the heating industry that are used everyday by installers, including the iconic TRV4; Digistat room thermostats; Lifestyle programmers and timeswitches; and…
Cable management specialist HellermannTyton UK has opened a virtual reality (VR) experience at its Cannock site The investment in VR technology forms a part of the HellermannTyton ACADEMY; a centre which allows visitors and customers to gain hands-on experience with the business’s vast range of cable management solutions. The VR software enables users to delve…
Specialist flexible conduit systems’ manufacturer, Flexicon, has extended the validity of its International Railway Industry Standard (IRIS) Certification by securing accreditation to the latest IRIS Certification rev.03 system IRIS Certification is an efficient and transparent system for auditing suppliers for the rail industry, replacing the need for individual management system evaluations by at least four…
Van drivers have been urged to bring their tools in from the cold to prevent thousands of pounds worth of damage as outdoor temperatures are set to plummet Vehicle leasing giant Leasevan.co.uk issued the advice after weather forecasters predicted a cold spell could be on the way with snow and ice warnings issued across the…
Van owners in the UK are over-spending on their insurance when leaving it to the last minute, new data reveals. According to data held by Confused.com, more than one in two (55%) van drivers buy their car insurance 48 hours or less before their renewal date, which is costing them a whopping £1,011, on average….
Almost nine in 10 (86%) billpayers think that energy companies should be working harder to tackle energy theft, according to a research report. The study was commissioned by outsourced utility customer engagement specialists Echo Managed Services and Grosvenor Services Group and endorsed by Crimestoppers UK. It surveyed 2,000 UK residents and found widespread public support for greater measures to be taken against the…