Commenting on the Government announcement that regular electrical checks will be legally required in England’s private rented sector (PRS), Phil Buckle, Director General of Electrical Safety First, said: “We are delighted the Government has finally recognised the importance of regular electrical checks in the PRS, which protects both tenants and landlords. “Electrical Safety First has…
Paul White has joined the team at underfloor heating specialist, Gaia Climate Solutions, as a Technical Designer. Paul was responsible for taking projects for large clients to final working drawings in his previous role at Retail Design Solutions. At Gaia, Paul will build on this experience by supporting the design team with underfloor drawings and…
Fitting tools and equipment into the back of a van can be challenging but now tradesmen and women are being offered ten top tips for a perfectly packed vehicle. Experts from LeaseVan.co.uk spoke to drivers about how to get the most out of their vans when transporting bulky equipment to and from job and came…
This year, Schneider Electric, the leader in energy management and efficiency, has run its biggest competition yet – Game Seat Match – offering four chances for electricians to win £2,000 of vouchers to spend on bespoke sporting travel packages and 800 chances of winning £10 Decathlon Sports vouchers when they buy selected electrical products from…
The Lighting Industry Association (LIA) and British Standards Institute (BSI) have established a partnership and the 27 June saw them successfully launch the ‘BSI Kitemark™ for Commercial Lighting’ to a full house at the LIA in Telford. To support this launch and provide an opportunity to those who could not attend, BSI will be hosting…
Government officials have thanked an insurance industry leader for raising concerns about the effects of price comparison websites in the UK construction industry. But officials from HM Treasury stopped short of agreeing to Mark Herbert’s demands for greater regulation of price comparison websites stating, “The Government does not prescribe the terms, conditions or price that…
Almost nine in 10 (89 per cent) local authorities are not monitoring if their supply chain is getting paid within 30 days for construction work, according to data obtained by ECA and BESA. The freedom of information request also revealed almost half (49 per cent) of local authorities do not have, or don’t know whether…
The Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) is introducing changes to a number of its cards to incorporate new qualification requirements that have been led by the construction industry. From 01 August 2018, those applying for their first Labourer or Manager card must meet a set of new criteria which will involve holding a JIB-recognised health and…
NAPIT has released updated versions of its campaign infographics, designed to provide an at-a-glance guide to a range of issues in the industries which their members operate in. The infographics have long been a key component of NAPIT’s work with external bodies, and a new set of up-to-date statistics, challenges and suggested solutions have now…
Homeowners have been warned that the cost of extending their houses could rocket due to Brexit as a lack of skilled foreign workers causes insurers to increase the price of premiums. Experts from ConstructionInsure.co.uk claim high stamp duty rates and house prices have made home improvements more popular than ever as record numbers of Britons…