Exclusive: how to win more landlord and letting agent work

Andrew Heppinstall, founder of Leeds-based agency Unavoidable Marketing, offers ten practical ways electricians can secure more landlord and letting agent contracts Rented homes are one of the steadiest sources of work an electrician can have. In England, private landlords have had to get the fixed electrical installation inspected and tested at least every five years […]

Apprenticeship journey ‘needs to be simpler’ as demand ramps up

The Chair of Skills England has said the apprenticeship journey must be simpler for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK as demand for housebuilding, infrastructure and the transition to clean energy increases Phil Smith CBE shared his views during a visit of training provider JTL’s West Midlands centre in Aston last week […]

One month until Awaab’s Law Phase 2 comes into force, contractors warned

Electrical contractors working with social landlords in England have less than a month before Awaab’s Law Phase 2 comes into force, extending rules on repair tracking to significant electrical hazards, field service management company Field Ascend has warned Under the legislation, landlords must investigate potential significant hazards within 10 working days, provide written findings within […]

Pharos completes lighting upgrade on London’s Cutty Sark

Dynamic lighting manufacturer Pharos Architectural Controls has completed a sensitive lighting upgrade on the Cutty Sark at Royal Museums Greenwich The project saw lighting specialists Architainment Lighting work alongside DHA Designs and SI Electrical to refresh the existing lighting installation throughout the vessel. Originally launched in 1869, Cutty Sark is the world’s last surviving tea […]

Group Horizon celebrates 100th apprentice graduation

National training provider Group Horizon is celebrating its 100th apprentice successfully completing the Level 4 BEMS Controls Engineer Apprenticeship and becoming a fully qualified building energy management systems (BEMS) controls engineer Alexandra Horrocks is the 100th apprentice to pass the programme, delivered by the national training provider and developed in collaboration with the Building Controls Industry […]

BG’s new GridLite modular switches make installation lite work

BG Electrical has introduced GridLite, an innovative clip-in modular switching system designed to make electrical installations faster, simpler, and more flexible Combining a screwless clip-in design with a unique yoke-free construction, GridLite is the first modular switch range of its kind from BG, allowing installers to build bespoke switch configurations, replace individual modules and adapt […]

Labour MP Elaine Stewart backs SELECT’s regulation campaign

Labour MP for Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock Elaine Stewart has become the latest politician to publicly endorse Scottish trade association SELECT‘s campaign for regulation of the electrical industry The Labour representative has demonstrated her backing for protection of title by adding her name to the organisation’s Wall of Support as part of SELECT’s long-running campaign. […]

Selco launches new delivery system and trade week initiative

Selco Builders Warehouse has revealed a new delivery management system (DMS) and trade week training initiative for students The new DMS will see customers receive a two-hour delivery slot the day before their delivery, with live updates and real-time tracking on delivery day providing full visibility of the journey. Once their order has been delivered, […]

New app lets electricians price jobs through speech

Key safe and lock brand ViperSafe has launched a new app that lets electricians price a job by describing it out loud The ViperJob app allows tradespeople hold a button and describe the job, such as, “replace kitchen tap, two hours labour, mixer tap 85 pounds, call-out”. ViperJob turns it into priced quote lines from […]

UK Power Networks injects £1.5m into village electricity upgrade

Distribution network provider UK Power Networks has invested £1.55 million in upgrading electricity equipment in the Suffolk village of Hacheston Engineers have replaced seven circuit breakers and other key equipment that helps electricity flow to homes and businesses in the area. The project has introduced modern switchgear and advanced remote-control technology, enabling engineers to respond […]