An electrical apprentice from North Scotland is celebrating after being recognised for her contribution to industry at the 13th annual Engineering Construction Industry (ECI) Training and Development Awards in London. Fallon Campbell, who works on the NRS Dounreay nuclear power station and is from Melvich near Thurso, was named Apprentice of the Year at a…
It’s that time of year again… the MKM Christmas Card Competition is back! Now in its fourth consecutive year, the festive favourite from MKM Building Supplies (MKM) is inviting young artists from across the UK to get creative. The winning design will be printed on thousands of MKM’s official Christmas cards – sent to customers…
In the last month, sales of electric vehicles grew by almost a third The majority of battery electric vehicles were bought by businesses or to be used in fleets (71.4 per cent) Private buyers of fully electric cars has risen in the last year, accounting for more than one in five (22.1 per cent) new…
Joblogic‘s analysis of 2,500+ UK service businesses reveals Wednesdays at 4pm as the UK’s most efficient maintenance window but only 5 per cent of businesses use it Jobs logged on Wednesdays at 4pm are handled fastest – with only 18 per cent of weekly tickets raised midweek, and just 5 per cent at this optimal…
Vent-Axia is once again supporting World Ventilation Day, #WorldVentil8Day, a day dedicated to recognising and promoting the importance of ventilation and indoor air quality (IAQ). Now in its fourth year, World Ventil8 Day will be held on Saturday, 8th November, with the theme of ‘Collaborate to Ventilate’. The day aims to highlight ventilation’s crucial role in…
This year’s LiGHT Expo London will feature an expanded programme of innovation, education, and networking opportunities. Key highlights for 2025 include the introduction of the Technical Zone, the return of the Associations Lounge, and a new immersive light art installation. Launched for the first time at LiGHT 25, the Technical Zone will provide a dedicated…
Staying safe when working with tools is always important. But when working with electrical systems, extra care is necessary to avoid electric shocks and the risk to life they bring. Whether you’re an electrician, mechanic, heating engineer or DIYer, checking your tools before starting any electrical work is essential. To keep users safe, tool expert…
The talent shortage in UK trade sectors is getting worse. While job demand surges across the electrical sector, the apprenticeship system that should be feeding these trades is failing to deliver, according to new data. The ‘Apprenticeship Gap Report’ found that the electrical trade faces the most severe deficit across all sectors analysed, with a…
Electricity firm UK Power Networks has announced a new partnership with charity Diabetes UK to help support customers with diabetes. The partnership will benefit people living with diabetes, many of whom rely on electricity for safe storage of medications and essential medical equipment. The electricity company delivers power to 8.5 million people across London, the East and the South East and is promoting its Priority Services Register (PSR) to customers with diabetes who may not be aware of the benefits available through…
Vent-Axia is taking part in the BESA Ventil8 Day Exchange on Thursday, 6th November at The Building Centre, London, to support World Ventil8 Day. The BESA Ventil8 Day Exchange aims to bring together engineers, contractors, consultant housing professionals and anyone with an interest in healthier buildings to promote and facilitate collaboration between academia, industry and…