REL Electrical has completed a £1.5m electrical contract at a new £35m mixed used scheme in London. Designed by Sheppard Robson and built by Bouygues UK for developer Linkcity, the Ebury Centre combines educational facilities and a 10-storey residential development on a site next to Ebury Bridge, London. REL has completed the installation of electrical…
As HMRC begin notifying construction firms of the need to carry out status checks on the self-employed subcontractors they engage, tax specialist Qdos Contractor has urged these businesses to take the right steps to make accurate decisions or risk six figure tax liability. In recent weeks, HMRC has sent letters to many construction businesses advising…
BEAMA has today launched a report that makes a case for market integration at a regional level to ensure a co-ordinated business to business approach is taken towards developing the flexible energy system required for electrification. Electrification by Design acknowledges that there are many useful policy mechanisms already available, but a lack of linked relationships…
Boulting Group apprentice wins two apprentice of the year awards Engineering solutions provider, Boulting Group is celebrating the success of one of its apprentices who has claimed two prestigious ECA awards in Manchester and the North West. Robbie Stanley, who has been an apprentice at Boulting Group since August 2012, was nominated by his colleagues…
ECIS urges greater awareness of mental health issues in the construction sector Following a study by Men’s Health magazine which revealed that over half of men (56%) have had thoughts of suicide, ECIS, the employee benefits specialist for the construction sector is urging employers to put the right strategies in place to spot the warning…
J Tomlinson has won a £7.25 million contract to provide mechanical and electrical engineering services for a new 922-bed student accommodation scheme. The company has been appointed by main contractor Galliford Try to undertake the M&E work on the £52.5 million development in Paradise Street, Coventry. The new halls will be built across three blocks…
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) and the electrotechnical and engineering services trade body ECA have both welcomed the Government’s decision to focus on improving productivity as a key element of its special ‘sector deal’ with construction. Construction has been chosen as a front runner alongside life sciences, artificial intelligence and the automotive industry for…
No matter what questions consumers ask —whether about local traffic or a local business — Google Assistant should be able to help. From now, if a homeowner is looking for nearby services like an electrician, plumber, house cleaner and more, say “Ok Google, find me an electrician” to your Assistant on your Android phone, iPhone…
Partnership enables drivers to charge at home and on the road with green energy Ecotricity, “Britain’s greenest energy company”, and charge point manufacturer Rolec EV have launched the Fully Charged Bundle, a new electric vehicle charging offer with three key elements: New Green Electricity + EV tariff – Recognising electric vehicle drivers use more power…
Screwfix, has partnered with Yeovil College to launch a pilot course covering core construction skills for year 10 and 11 pupils. The course aims to educate young people about a successful future in the trade before leaving school. The Screwfix Construction Trade Academy course has launched at a time when there is a widely reported…