CTEK unveils new advanced CC3 EV charge point
CTEK has unveiled Chargestorm Connected 3, its most advanced charge point to date. It includes vehicle-to-grid bi-directional charging and ‘plug and charge’ automatic vehicle identification and is ready for the next era of EV adoption CTEK says that the Chargestorm Connected 3 (CC3) incorporates the latest hardware and software innovations ready for easy installation and […]
NAW: Why we must promote the vital role of apprenticeships
Every year, National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) celebrates the power of apprenticeships, highlighting its positive impact on individuals, businesses and the wider economy. The benefits apprentices bring to businesses are invaluable, providing significant returns on investment and yet not enough businesses are taking advantage of this vital resource, particularly in the engineering sector, which is already […]
AEI Cables wins support from electrical safety watchdog
AEI Cables has won the support of electrical safety experts to highlight the importance of cabling under the new Building Safety Act. The Act – introduced in October 2023 – makes new requirements for ‘higher-risk buildings’ which are deemed to be at least 18m in height or at least seven storeys containing at least two […]
UK Power Networks invests £11.5 million in East Sussex grid
UK Power Networks is investing £11.5 million in the electricity grid near Heathfield, in East Sussex, to future-proof the power network for thousands of residents. The company, which delivers electricity supplies to 8.5 million households and businesses across the South East, London and East of England, is constructing a new grid substation next to the […]
BCIA supports National Apprenticeship Week 2024
The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has announced that it is supporting National Apprenticeship Week by speaking to people who are undertaking or have completed an apprenticeship in the building controls sector to find out more about their experience. National Apprenticeship Week runs between 5-11 February 2024 and presents an opportunity for employers and organisations […]
Snickers Workwear launches new integrated kneepad system
According to Snickers Workwear, the most ground-breaking work trouser and knee guard innovation has launched with the world’s first built-in, certified kneepads which are completely integrated into a pair of Snickers Workwear’s premium stretch trousers. Delivering low-profile impact protection, Snickers Workwear says the AllroundWork, Stretch Trousers with Capsulized Workwear Kneepads are a combination of cutting-edge sportswear […]
One in five UK tradespeople suffer hearing problems due to work
According to new research commissioned for Tinnitus Awareness Week (5-11 February), 21% of tradespeople have hearing problems due to their work. The study by IronmongeryDirect surveyed workers across the nation to reveal the scale of hearing problems in the industry and how many people are taking the necessary precautions to protect themselves. As well as those […]
UK Power Networks to take on over 100 new apprentices this year
UK Power Networks took on 54 apprentices in 2023 and is planning to take on over 100 in 2024. The Distribution Network Operator delivers power through overhead power lines, underground cables, and substations across London, the South East and East of England, serving approximately 20 million people. With 400 apprentices joining the industry across Great […]
Ansell launches the Falcon Wall emergency wall light
Ansell Lighting has unveiled Falcon Wall, a brand-new addition to its range of emergency luminaires. The emergency light has been designed to achieve low-level illumination and emergency call point regulations. Installed independently, it will deliver 1 lux on the floor in the event of power failure without the requirement for emergency lighting in the ceiling […]
Could you be Screwfix’s Trade Apprentice 2024?
Screwfix is continuing its mission to uncover the best trade apprentices across the UK and Ireland by officially launching its Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2024 competition. Celebrating the tenth year of Screwfix Trade Apprentice, this year’s champion will receive the title and a career-boosting trade bundle worth £10,000, including £5,000 of tools, a £3,000 training budget and […]