Smart Technology Controls For Indoor Lighting
Specialist trade supplier ElectricalDirect explores some of the technologies available in the smart lighting control revolution. Britain’s shift towards ‘Smart Homes’ is growing at a promising rate and there has never been a better time to evolve your skill set to include these new technologies, starting with smart lighting. Currently, the industry is worth just under £1 billion […]
McCann Commits To ‘Earn And Learn’ By Joining The 5% Club
Nottingham-based civil and electrical engineering firm McCann has joined The 5% Club, an industry led initiative focussed on driving momentum into the recruitment of apprentices, graduates and sponsored students. The 5% Club is a movement of more than 250 employers providing ‘earn and learn’ opportunities to develop the skills and talents people need to become […]
EIC Offers Support For Employees And Their Families
The Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) has launched the Employee and Family Support Programme which aims to help employees and their families with challenging life situations in their time of need. According to the charity, many people are struggling with a wide range of issues in the electrical sector. This could be due to caring for […]
JIB Initiative To Deliver Step-Change In Occupational Health
A new initiative from the Joint Industry Board (JIB) is to be launched to help ensure the health of 12,000 operatives across the electrical industry. From January 2018, JIB members can receive Occupational Health Assessment (OHA) funding for all employees covered by the JIB Benefits Scheme. Each eligible operative can receive a funded OHA every […]
Screwfix Winner Sees Business Boom
Lluis Dalmau has seen his business boom after winning Screwfix Britain’s Top Tradesperson competition. The contest, organised by Screwfix, saw thousands of candidates enter. Lluis, owner of LCD Heating and Gas Services, who took the crown to be named Britain’s best earlier this year. Lluis also won a new Toyota Hilux to help support his […]
Directors Fined For Misuse Of NICEIC Logo
Two directors of a Welsh company that falsely claimed to be NICEIC registered have been fined more than £12,000. Jason Roberts and Carl Jenkins of Abertillery had used the NICEIC logo without permission. Both men had been directors of A Grace Electrics Ltd when they breached the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 Act. […]
Goodlight LED Lighting Delivers Energy Savings To Logistics Company
LED lighting specialist, Goodlight, has announced that Hi-Speed Services, an independent transport and logistics company in Surrey, has refurbished its offices and warehouse with high-performance, energy efficient LED lighting to improve the ambience, saving costs and reducing environmental impact. Hi-Speed is committed to lowering its carbon footprint and already provides a green courier service, using […]
Unitrunk Helps Coral Reef Refurb Go Swimmingly
Refurbishment of Bracknell Forest Council’s ‘Coral Reef’ Waterworld in Bracknell has been completed using both plastic-coated and stainless steel trunking from Unitrunk’s cable management range. The transformation project includes a complete remodelling of the existing centre along with a new pool roof and construction of a new flume tower with five exciting flume rides. All […]
Trade Chimp App Offers Support For Small Businesses
A new tech trades services company, Trade Chimp, is offering operational and administrative support to tradespeople and small trades businesses, including electrical contractors and electricians, with up to 10 staff. The Trade Chimp job management software package can be downloaded as an app on a smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop. The software and app, designed […]
The Future Of Lighting At LuxLive
It’s that time of year again – ExCel London will see its doors open to host LuxLive 2017 on November 15-16. ECN takes a look at some of the highlights that will be taking place at this year’s event. With the lighting industry abounding with new technology and innovation, the annual lighting event has become […]