Carhartt introduces denim workwear range
Resistant to wear and tear, breathable, comfortable and flexible enough for all day wear, Carhartt’s denim range is designed to handle the toughest trade tasks while prioritising safety. Carhartt’s Loose Straight Double Front Denim Dungarees are ideal for tradespeople out on site. They offer unrestricted movement when wearing them as the loose fit, straight legs […]
BGEN doubles down on training and development
BGEN, one of the UK’s largest engineering companies specialising in mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation, is celebrating a hat-trick of successes on the training and development front as it strives to address the skills gap and encourage a new generation of people into engineering. The company has been awarded gold status in The 5% […]
Qvantum part of project to drive heat pump innovation
Qvantum, an expert in heat pump technology, has announced its participation in a prestigious EU Pilot project, Annex 62, aimed at advancing innovation and development within the heat pump sector for multi-family residential buildings in cities. This collaboration underscores Qvantum’s commitment to leveraging its extensive knowledge and expertise to contribute to significant advancements in the […]
ECN Awards 2024 winners announced!
The ECN Awards, hosted by Electrical Contracting News and supported by sponsors Aico, CEF, Chint, Essential Install, Hispec and Selectric, was a remarkable celebration of excellence in the electrical contracting industry. The event took place on Thursday 5 December at the Heart of England Conference and Events Centre in Coventry, where the industry’s brightest talents […]
White paper highlights hybrid heat pump opportunity
A white paper exploring the policy landscape around hybrid heat pump systems has been launched to provide a series of key findings which inform a recommended rollout of the technology in the UK. Baxi, the manufacturer of heating and hot water solutions, commissioned Gemserv (a Talan Company) to research and produce the report – entitled […]
CEDIA launches the CEDIA Foundation
CEDIA, the association for smart home professionals, has announced the launch of the CEDIA Foundation, a new organisation dedicated to nurturing the smart home workforce and shaping the future of the smart home industry. “We are very lucky to work in a fast-paced industry that is constantly advancing with new technology and innovations,” says Daryl […]
GTEC launches funded heat network training
Heat networks are set to play an important role in the UK’s transition to net zero, with plans to increase their share of the heat market from under 3% today to 20% by 2050. To help installers, facilities managers (FMs), specifiers and others in building services and related sectors, understand and take advantage of this […]
Polestar and MBA to drive circular economy for EVs
Polestar, an electric vehicle manufacturer, and MBA Polymers UK, a plastics recycling expert, have signed a collaborative agreement aimed at accelerating the UK towards a circular economy for electric vehicles. The collaboration will encourage the entire automotive industry to rethink what’s possible when it comes to recycled plastics, by integrating more post-consumer materials into interior […]
Makita introduces battery-powered Bluetooth speaker
Makita has launched a new cordless Bluetooth speaker designed for versatility and quality sound. Powered either by Makita’s 18V LXT or 40VMax XGT batteries, or AC mains power, the MR014G XGT/LXT Jobsite Speaker has been built to withstand the toughest work environments, offering professionals a choice of music, podcasts, playlists, or even karaoke, whatever the […]
Electrical safety tips for the festive season
Although adding lights to the house can get us into the festive spirit, NAPIT is warning consumers to ensure that both indoor and outdoor festive lights are installed safely. When installing lights, homeowners need to think about potential obstructions, equipment condition, overloaded sockets, weather conditions, weatherproof sockets, and damaged lights. Failing to consider these things […]