Electricians are now a prime target for van thefts and the rate in which this happens is constantly rising. Confused.com have put together a few tips on how to increase the security of your van. Top 10 van security tips is brought to you by Confused.com
Kent County Council launched the Kent Opp Charge Electric Bus trial this morning, at Greenhithe station. They have been working with Volvo, ABB, Arriva, Prologis and Southeastern in order for this project to come together. The Electric Bus service will run in Greenhithe for the next seven weeks and will determine whether the scheme can…
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has welcomed promises made by the Chancellor of the Exchequer to tackle late payment and support apprenticeships. In his Spring Statement, Philip Hammond told the House of Commons that he would take on the “scourge of late payment”, which undermines SMEs and puts thousands of jobs at risk. He…
A bright young man who chose to follow an apprenticeship in the electrical sector when he left school, is today celebrating a major accolade as he strives to develop a career in his chosen profession. Huge congratulations go to Jack Hodgson from Carlisle, one of five JTL apprentices working at Meldrum Limited, a local company…
According to the World Health Organisation, air pollution is the single biggest environmental threat to human health. However, the government’s commitment to reduce carbon emissions by 80% by 2050 fails to address the dangers of pollution that fills our homes and offices. Specialist supplier, ElectricalDirect, says electrical professionals can take steps to help tackle the…
Checkatrade, the UK’s most recognised and trusted online directory of high quality, customer recommended tradespeople, has announced a new membership structure that allows new and existing members to pay monthly instalments for the first time. Now in its 20th year, Checkatrade has over 28,000 members with more than 1.2million visitors to the website each month…
Heatrae Sadia has announced that it is opening its Norwich factory to local school children as part of an effort to support the Government’s Year of Engineering. The Year of Engineering has been launched in response to an estimated shortfall of 20,000 engineering graduates a year[i], a trend which threatens to create a widespread skills…
Employees from Warrington-based engineering solutions provider, Boulting Group have pushed their bodies to the limit and completed a variety of gruelling feats of endurance in a bid to raise money for cancer centre The Christie. Staff from Boulting Group have dug deep and raised a staggering £14,683.31 for the company’s chosen charity. Based in Manchester,…
Contractors can save up to 20% on selected bundles Electrical contractors looking to stay ahead of the competition can now pre-order their copy of the upcoming 18th Edition from NICEIC and ELECSA. The 18th Edition will be available on July 2. Contractors who pre-order their copy will ensure they get the book when it first…
South West independent electrical wholesaler Devondale Electrical says it is committed to developing its supply of high quality renewables products to meet growing demand in the region. The expansion is being overseen by the company’s renewables specialist, Max Harvey, who joined the business last year. Max said: “I like the long-term vision in renewables, especially…