Britain’s largest electricity and gas networks join forces

Britain’s largest electricity and gas networks join forces

Three of Britain’s major energy networks – UK Power Networks, Cadent, and SGN – have launched a unified ‘Common Ask Template’ designed to cut administrative burden and speed up the delivery of local net zero projects. For the first time, local authorities can share the information required by energy networks in a single, standardised format. […]

Pharos supports Niagara Falls centenary illumination celebrations

Pharos supports Niagara Falls centenary illumination celebrations

Pharos Architectural Controls, a British manufacturer of dynamic lighting controls, played a central role in the centenary celebrations of nightly illuminations at Niagara Falls, providing additional control technology for a special series of light and sound shows between 12-14 September 2025. Since 2020, Pharos systems have managed the landmark’s lighting. For the anniversary, the Niagara […]

Click Scolmore launches new Elucian energy meter

Click Scolmore launches new Elucian energy meter

Click Scolmore has added the new Single Width, Single Phase Energy Meter to its growing Elucian consumer units and protective devices range, designed to deliver precise energy measurement in a compact, user-friendly format. Suitable for residential properties, small commercial premises, or energy-conscious retrofits, the new meter combines high accuracy, reliability, full compliance, and space-saving design […]

Unicrimp’s new Q-Nect IP68 Inline Connector

Unicrimp’s new Q-Nect IP68 Inline Connector

Unicrimp, a UK manufacturer of cable accessories and electrical fittings, and part of the Scolmore Group, has expanded its robust cable accessories range with the launch of the Q-Nect IP68 Inline Connector – a durable, high-performance solution designed to deliver secure, long-lasting electrical connections in even the harshest conditions. Offering reliable protection against water, dust, […]

Makita launches rotary laser for precision levelling

Makita launches rotary laser for precision levelling

Makita, a manufacturer of power tools and outdoor equipment, has released the SKR001 Rechargeable Rotary Laser, designed to simplify levelling and alignment tasks on construction sites. The tool offers long-range measurement, improved visibility with a green beam, and compatibility with multiple battery platforms. The rotary laser provides a measuring range of up to 800m in […]

Thorn Altis floodlight earns FIFA Quality Pro Mark

Thorn Altis floodlight earns FIFA Quality Pro mark

Following extensive product and installation testing at the MHP Arena in Stuttgart, Germany, the Altis G5 floodlight from luminaire manufacturer and supplier Thorn Lighting has been recognised under the FIFA Quality Programme for Floodlights. The Altis range, first introduced in 2013, has been installed in stadiums worldwide and continues to evolve to meet the requirements […]

Applications open for SPARKS Learner of the Year 2026

Applications open for SPARKS Learner of the Year 2026

SPARKS, a UK magazine for student and apprentice electricians, has announced that applications are now open for the seventeenth annual SPARKS Learner of the Year competition, a national event that celebrates emerging talent in the electrical industry. For the first time ever, the competition expands to include a Scottish Regional Heat, bringing the total to […]

Vent-Axia launches smart ventilation system for social housing

Vent-Axia launches smart ventilation system for social housing

Vent-Axia, a British ventilation manufacturer, has introduced the Lo-Carbon Revive 7, a smart ventilation unit developed for the social housing sector. The system combines Vent-Axia’s fan technology with Switchee’s in-home connectivity to provide energy-efficient ventilation, real-time environmental monitoring, and tamper-proof performance. The launch comes ahead of Awaab’s Law, which comes into force on 27 October […]

SELECT welcomes Housing Action Plan but warns of skills gap

SELECT welcomes Housing Action Plan but warns of skills gap

SELECT, Scotland’s largest construction trade association, has welcomed the Scottish Government’s Housing Emergency Action Plan but stressed the need for a sustainable pipeline of skilled professionals to deliver it. The plan, announced on 2 September by Cabinet Secretary for Housing Mairi McAllan, sets out measures to tackle homelessness and deliver more housing, including £4.9 billion […]

Newport’s first on-street EV chargepoints go live

Newport’s first on-street EV chargepoints go live

Urban Fox, a partnership between Balfour Beatty Investments and Urban Electric Networks, will be introducing the first wave of new, on-street electric vehicle (EV) chargers across Newport from this week, with the full network set to be operational by 30 September 2025. This follows the contract awarded to Urban Fox earlier this year by Newport […]

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