ECA (Electrotechnical Contractors’ Association) and Fire and Security Association (FSA) Members and the wider electrotechnical sector are set to benefit from major updates to emergency lighting standards following a comprehensive review and revision of three key British Standards. The last of these changes came into effect yesterday (29 October) with the publication of the updated…
Matt Western, Member of Parliament for Warwick and Leamington, met with representatives from InstaVolt at the company’s ultra-rapid charging hub in Warwick to discuss the growing issue of cable theft and its damaging impact on the UK’s electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. The visit follows a nationwide rise in incidents of criminal damage to EV charging…
Newly designed limited edition Screwfix festive jumper and matching socks available in store and online Dress from head to toe and support a great cause All sales profits go to The Screwfix Foundation, supporting local charities and not-for-profit organisations across the UK. Screwfix is bringing back its popular Christmas jumper with a brand-new design for…
NAPIT welcomes the new legislation requiring social landlords to inspect and test electrical installations in their properties at least every five years. New electrical safety requirements will bring the social housing sector in England into line with existing requirements for electrical safety standards in the private rented sector. The new electrical safety regulations have taken…
A member of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has successfully conquered nine Alpine peaks in a demanding 10-day mountaineering expedition, raising over £3,600 for a friend who tragically died in a car accident. Joe Cole, from Bournemouth, is Director at All Build Development Ltd and serves as the National Board Representative for the Southwest…
FireAngel, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of smoke, heat, and carbon monoxide alarms, was proud to support Rely On Fire Check (RoFC) as it hosted its ROFC Invitational Golf Event; bringing together industry professionals to network, take part in friendly competition and raise funds for an important cause, Fire Fighters Charity. Hosted at the…
Wrexham Mineral Cables (WMC) has released a new technical guide designed to help insurers, underwriters, and risk consultants understand how electrical cabling affects building resilience and life safety integrity. The publication, titled How MICC Fire-Survival Cables Support Safer, Lower-Risk Buildings, explains why electrical cabling is often the weakest link in both fire and electrical safety strategies….
A green career can be any job, role or occupation that contributes to preserving or restoring the environment. This Green Careers Week, November 3rd to 8th, NAPIT explores some of the careers that contribute to a greener future, not just the jobs viewed as ‘green’. At NAPIT, there are many roles that make a positive impact…
Toolstation continued its role as a leading award sponsor of the 2025 Young Builder of the Year Awards organised by Youthbuild UK. The awards were presented at the House of Commons, hosted by Youthbuild UK’s Honorary President, Sir John Hayes, MP. The Young Builder of the Year awards are an annual celebration of young people,…
By Will Heinzelmann, Product Director at Passiv UK As the UK moves toward the upcoming Future Homes Standard, it will become a requirement for new housing developments to be fitted with EV chargers, low-carbon heating systems and their own renewable generation from rooftop solar panels. These measures are essential for meeting our net zero ambitions. But while…