New power infrastructure has been energised at Tunbridge Wells Grid under a £3.3 million investment in resilience and capacity, for thousands of residents. UK Power Networks has installed a new 97-tonne electricity transformer with one-third more capacity than its two predecessors to support future power demand, enable more low carbon technologies and maintain safe, reliable…
AI Becomes a Daily Co-Worker, Not a Novelty Artificial intelligence is quickly shifting from “nice-to-have” to a core part of how construction professionals work day to day. According to the U.S. Houzz State of AI in Construction & Design report, more than a third of pros (34 per cent) already use AI in their businesses, saving on…
Winter always exposes the weak points in heating systems, but this year installers are feeling the pressure earlier than usual. Breakdown calls are climbing, planned upgrades are clashing with cold snaps and customers still expect normality even when their heating is out of action. According to Arctic Hayes, this is driving renewed demand for reliable…
FireAngel, one of the UK’s leading fire, smoke, and carbon monoxide safety technology manufacturers, is once again supporting Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service (NFRS) Winter Warmth Pack initiative by donating carbon monoxide (CO) alarms to help protect vulnerable residents during the colder months. Between December and February, a total of 75 Winter Warmth Packs will…
UK Power Networks has been named a top employer – with the best leader too! The company which delivers electricity across London, the East and South East came second in the Top 5 Best Big Companies to Work for 2025 list by Best Companies. It was also recently named Utility of the Year for a…
Whitestar Solutions is celebrating 25 years in business – having grown from a one-person start-up to a thriving team of 40 and a £3 million turnover. Bedfordshire-based Whitestar – which specialises in the installation of electrical and data infrastructure for commercial and public sector clients across the UK – marks its 25th anniversary this year,…
Local businesses across the East Midlands are strengthening their operations by focusing on one often overlooked area: the built environment. The way a building is designed, upgraded and maintained has a direct impact on productivity, staff wellbeing, customer experience and long-term resilience. From retail units in Nottingham to industrial sites in Derbyshire and office spaces…
Major milestone sees VisNet’s network monitoring tech support over 5.5 million homes across the UK VisNet from EA Technology, the world’s leading grid-edge intelligence business, has reached a major milestone with the deployment of its 25,000th Hub device. The VisNet Hub, a compact low-voltage (LV) monitoring device installed at substations, provides Distribution Network Operators (DNOs)…
It was top of the construction bill once again as the Lighthouse Charity’s highly anticipated premier fundraising and networking event raised the roof at the Westminster Park Plaza, raising nearly £270,000 for the construction community. Over 950 guests arrived through the doors to a welcome drinks reception and what promised to be yet another fantastic…
By Callum Biscoe, Commercial Director of C&B Electrical Contractors Ltd The demand for qualified electricians in Britain today is huge and growing, with a shortfall of 15,000 predicted over the next five years. And while that does not mean electrical contractors should lower their standards when seeking new members for their team, it does present…