Decarbonising MD Govier’s Milton Keynes HQ facilities and fleet has slashed their energy costs by almost half (41 per cent YOY YTD) All company cars are 100 per cent electric, with van fleet transition goal set for 50 per cent EVs by 2030 Tracking Scope 3 figures is underway with initiatives in place to offset…
InstaVolt, the UK’s leading public ultra-rapid EV charging network, has unveiled its latest charging site at Greggs, just off the A4421 in Bicester. The new installation features eight 160kW chargers, including two wider bays, enabling electric vehicle (EV) drivers to top up their batteries in as little as 15–20 minutes. This strategic location, which serves…
Scaffolders have been voted as the UK’s toughest trade by their fellow tradies in the battle of the blue-collar workers. The resilient riggers came out on top in the study of tradespeople from across the UK – but the public has thrown a spanner in the works by handing the title to roofers. Tradespeople named…
Schneider Electric has launched its latest competition, Darts Unleashed, giving contractors, electricians, and other installers the chance to win a range of fantastic darts-related prizes. Running until December 15, 2025, Darts Unleashed gives Schneider Electric installers one entry into the prize draw for every £250 spent. Prizes on offer include: Gold hospitality tickets to the…
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) is actively supporting and championing women in the electrical industry by raising awareness about domestic violence and abuse. October’s wellbeing talk was presented by Lucy Wade, a Domestic Violence Consultant with extensive experience in the charity sector. Her powerful and informative talk covered…
Growing fire safety industry organisation Fire Aware is driving the move for cultural change by raising moral and ethical standards across the built environment sector through a code of conduct and series of charters. By raising the consideration of responsible behaviour in all of those working in the supply chain, and in doing so helping…
Screwfix Live 2025 takes place between Friday 26thand Sunday 28th of September 10 per cent off everything for the weekend and a free goody bag worth over £40 Celebrity guests include Dion Dublin, Ross Kemp and Ellie Simmonds Registration open at screwfixlive.com The countdown is on! Screwfix Live opens its doors at Farnborough International Exhibition centre,…
This October, the Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) is offering a free will-writing service for individuals aged 55 and over, saving you £400. EIC is encouraging our industry members to take advantage of this free service to ensure their wishes are documented and their loved ones are protected. Whether you’re writing your first will or updating…
Join NAPIT for Solar & Storage Live UK 2025, the UK’s largest solar energy exhibition. NAPIT will be attending Solar & Storage Live UK 2025 at the NEC in Birmingham from 23rd to 25th September. Meet the NAPIT technical experts at stand A74 and see our solar PV, electric vehicle and battery storage training rigs…
An overwhelming majority of project managers in the engineering sector believe their company has directly benefited from extra adjustments to accommodate neurodivergent staff, a survey conducted by the Association for Project Management (APM) has revealed. The findings revealed 97 per cent of engineering project managers believed the introduction of inclusive policies, such as the introduction…