With colder weather on the horizon and forecasts warning of an ‘Arctic blast’ set to freeze parts of the UK later this winter, leading ladder and access solutions specialist Werner is urging tradespeople to act now to ensure they’re ready for the additional challenges that come with working at height at winter. According to the…
NAPIT has welcomed an announcement by Government today (18 November) that the Boiler Upgrade Scheme is being expanded to offer a £2500 discount off the cost of installing an air-to-air heat pump, which can provide heat in winter and cooling in summer. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme currently offers grants of £7,500 off the cost of…
Toolstation and Macmillan aim to raise awareness during Lung Cancer Awareness Month, as half of tradespeople believe lung cancer is not taken seriously enough in the industry New research from Toolstation has revealed that two-thirds (65 per cent) of tradespeople have never had a personal health check-up or lung screening, despite half (47 per cent)…
SELECT President Mike Stark pays tribute to ECA as “a close friend and a younger sister” as part of the Scottish organisation’s celebrations The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) has been recognised for more than a century of exceptional service to the electrotechnical industry after receiving the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from SELECT at its 125th…
Electrical contractors across North Wales now have the opportunity to futureproof their businesses with 50 per cent funded training in electric vehicle (EV) charging, solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, and battery storage technologies through the Welsh Government’s Flexible Skills Programme (FSP). The initiative is led by the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) and delivered by NICEIC, the…
Daikin supports air-to-air heat pump inclusion in the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, making year-round low-carbon heating and cooling more affordable for UK homes. Responding to the announcement, Iain Bevan, Daikin’s Residential New Business Director comments: “The inclusion of air-to-air heat pumps in the Boiler Upgrade Scheme is great news for the industry and householders. The inclusion of…
Minster for Infrastructure and Deputy Mayor welcome awarding of EV charge point contract in council areas. Minister for Infrastructure, Liz Kimmins and The Deputy Mayor of Derry and Strabane, Alderman Niree McMorris have welcomed the appointment of a contractor to deliver over 250 EV charge points across nine local councils including Derry City and Strabane…
In September, four members of Guinness Property – part of The Guinness Partnership, one of England’s largest housing associations joined local tradespeople in Cheshire volunteering to build new facilities for The Joshua Tree, a charity providing bespoke health and wellbeing support to both children and their families affected by childhood cancers. The project was a…
Industry voices warn that looming tax rises in the Autumn Budget are piling pressure on material costs, supply chains, and builder confidence. With the Autumn Budget 2025 fast approaching on 26th November, the UK construction supply chain is entering a phase of heightened uncertainty as concerns of potential tax hikes could choke off growth just…
Leading provider of fully integrated fire control systems, Inim Electronics, will launch its innovative software, FireDesigner, for fire safety professionals, at this year’s London Build 2025 – 19 / 20 November. The company welcomes visitors to meet the Inim team at Stand J25, to see the software in action, and learn how it can help…