World Mental Health Day, October 10, is a chance to remind others, especially men, that asking for support is not weakness, but courage. For NAPIT Field Officer, Andrew McDonald, there was a time when life felt heavy. Like many people, he’s faced moments of struggle, times when the weight of daily challenges and health issues…
Two years after launch, Allstar Chargepass continues to evolve to meet the needs of fleets Near-Home Charging developed in partnership with Co Charger helps drivers without home chargers cut downtime and costs Allstar, one of the UK’s leading EV, fuel and business expense payment companies, has announced the next stage in the evolution of its…
With heating season on the horizon, Wilo is encouraging installers to source heating circulation pumps from reputable suppliers. The reminder comes amid the annual surge for replacement pumps, as heating systems are serviced, upgraded or repaired ahead of the colder months. With some on the lookout for a new heating circulation pump, the manufacturer is…
Thorne & Derrick International, a leading global supplier of specialist electrical, mechanical, and safety products to the energy, utilities, and industrial sectors, marked its 40th anniversary in spectacular fashion with an elegant celebration at the historic Beamish Hall in County Durham. The milestone event, held on 3rd October brought together the team to honour four…
New research reveals an innovation disconnect between perceived innovation and the realities of technological and cultural readiness within the UK energy and utilities sector. The findings coming from RS found while 88 per cent of senior energy and utilities leaders view levels of innovation as high in their organisation – more than three quarters (78…
Drayton, expert and leading manufacturer of heating controls, recently surveyed heating engineers, electricians, heat pump installers and plumbers about homeowner appetite for smart home technology. When asked about consumer interest in smart home technology, 96 per cent of the surveyed installers revealed that their customers had demonstrated an interested in smart home technology. The demand…
Newly released data from UK Power Networks shows that Londoners have received enough power to make over 850 billion cups of tea in 12 months. The electricity firm that delivers power to 8.5 million homes and businesses across London, the South East and the East has recently released data on the amount of energy in…
Leading trade association says ‘quick courses’ continues to pose a risk to the public and that there is no substitute for apprenticeships Campaigning trade body SELECT has once again warned of the ongoing danger to public safety from organisations offering to train people in electrical skills in just a few weeks. Scotland’s largest construction trade…
Collett & Sons Ltd, a leading UK name in specialist wind turbine transport logistics, has successfully completed all deliveries to North Kyle Wind Farm, located in East Ayrshire, Scotland. With a total of 441 components transported to build 49 Vestas V136 turbines, North Kyle marks the third-largest wind farm transport project ever completed by Collett….
With apprenticeships firmly on the agenda as the UK grapples with skills shortages, the plumbing and heating sector is under pressure to attract and retain fresh talent. Trade bodies including the APHC and BESA warn that a lack of new entrants is already affecting delivery across the industry, while national data from CITB shows the…