Olympic medallist Colin Jackson opens new APP Electrical office in Cardiff

Local electricians APP Electrical has launched its new office on North Road in Cardiff by welcoming Welsh hurdling legend Colin Jackson CBE to cut the ribbon Since 2015, APP Electrical has operated from Church Village, and the business’s growing team of eight local electricians is now expanding its services to homeowners and businesses in Cardiff […]

‘Fleet electrification depends on fixing the grid as well as building chargers’

Tom Rowlands, Managing Director of Global EV Solutions at Corpay, on why Great British Grid must continue to boost investment in its network to help support businesses planning to transition to an electric fleet You can order the vehicles, you can install the chargers, but if the grid connection isn’t there, on time and at […]

Awaab’s Law Phase 2: what electricians need to know

Electrical contractors working in social housing in England could find that what they report from site starts a legal countdown for their clients, under changes due to take effect on 30 November Phase 2 of Awaab’s Law extends the fixed response times that apply to damp and mould to seven more hazard categories: excess cold, […]

Fuel costs emerge as biggest stress for self-employed electricians

Fuel and operating costs are the leading source of work-related stress for self-employed van users, according to research by Tempcover, a temporary business van insurance company. The insurance provider surveyed 500 self-employed people across the UK who rely on vans for work, including drivers, tradespeople, and mobile service providers. The research found that 91% experience […]

‘Support starts with being heard’: NAPIT marks World Mental Health Day

NAPIT is supporting World Mental Health Day (10 October) by calling on people across the trades to help create a space where everyone can speak openly and feel heard This year’s theme is ‘Support Starts with Being Heard’, and the certification body and training provider says a colleague who checks in and listens without judgement […]

Celebrating 17 Years of Chaz at Doepke UK

After an incredible 17 years with Doepke UK, the residual current specialist is saying a very fond farewell to its Technical Officer, Chaz Andrews, as he heads into retirement Chaz joined the Doepke UK team in August 2009, and over the years he has become a familiar and much-valued part of the business. Although Chaz […]

Tradespeople urge van makers to bolster security as tool theft spikes

Tradespeople are urging van manufacturers to improve security as nearly two-thirds of tool theft victims claim none of their stolen goods have ever been recovered According to new data from trade broadcaster Fix Radio, nearly three-quarters of tradespeople have had professional tools stolen, with victims reporting disruption to their work and equipment that was never […]

Kentec receives King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade

Life safety solutions manufacturer Kentec Electronics has officially received the King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade, presented by the Lord Lieutenant of Kent, The Lady Colgrain, at an event held at the company’s Dartford headquarters The event was attended by local dignitaries, the Mayor of Dartford, Councillor Avtar Sandhu MBE, MP for Dartford, Jim Dickson, […]

Construction ‘must do more’ to support neurodiverse tradespeople

With October marking ADHD Awareness Month, Patricia Gardiner, Trades Expert for Trade Direct Insurance, outlines the barriers neurodiverse tradespeople still face and how the sector can adapt to better support them Tradies are significantly more likely to be neurodiverse than the general population. Research has found that whilst an estimated 15-20% of Brits are neurodiverse, […]

Passiv to supply smart controls for Ample heat pump installations

Smart thermostats and energy management systems developer Passiv UK has been selected by Ample as its preferred smart controls provider for heat pump installations, with its technology set to help optimise systems and remotely monitor performance As part of the partnership, heat pump installation and finance specialist Ample will use the Passiv Smart Thermostat as […]