Develop launches confined space safety campaign
Develop Training, an accredited provider of compliance, technical and safety training, has announced the launch of a confined space safety campaign aimed at Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). The initiative includes an online toolkit designed to enhance workplace safety and ensure regulatory compliance. With a client roster that includes some of the UK’s most prominent […]
NICEIC seeks feedback on proposed Amendment 4:2026
On 7 August 2024, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the British Standards Institution (BSI) published a Draft for Public Comment (DPC) seeking feedback on a proposed amendment (Amendment 4:2026), to the current BS 7671:2018+Amendment 3:2024 IET Wiring Regulations. Amendment 4:2026 has been long-scheduled and will incorporate changes to harmonised standards at a […]
Expert advice for dealing with trade waste
After a new report found that plastic waste by the UK construction industry is growing 15 times faster than in the EU, experts have shared advice for tradespeople on how to dispose of each type of waste. Research by IronmongeryDirect, the UK’s largest supplier of specialist ironmongery, found that more than four in five (83%) […]
Thorn Lighting joins the Electrical Contractors Association
Thorn Lighting, a member of the Zumtobel Group, has announced its new status as a Commercial Associate of the Electrical Contractors Association (ECA). Since its inception in 1901, the ECA has been pivotal in the electrotechnical and engineering services industry. It has consistently worked to improve standards, support the industry, and create a sustainable business […]
Hanwha Vision cameras assist Olympic athletes in France
The Centre for Resources, Expertise, and Sports Performance (CREPS) of Bordeaux – a public training institution specialising in sports and youth training – recently chose Hanwha Vision and its cameras to assist coaches in the training and preparation of athletes. Located in the French suburb of Talence near Bordeaux, the CREPS of Bordeaux regularly welcomes […]
CEF becomes major stockist of Electrak and Zucchini products
CEF, the multi-channel electrical distributor, has announced a substantial £1m investment in Electrak and Zucchini stock, solidifying its position as a major distributor of both brands in the UK. This strategic move further enhances CEF’s commitment to hold stock to support major projects across the UK, the distributor says. Both brands are leading names within […]
SELECT introduces free online jobs board
At a time when demand for qualified electrical professionals has never been higher, Scotland’s largest construction trade association, SELECT, has launched a much-anticipated new online employment resource to help companies source key personnel. The body is introducing an easy-to-use, free jobs board to allow its 1,240 member firms to advertise vacancies directly on the front […]
Bespoke fire protection for mobile children’s hospital
A mobile children’s heart hospital built in El Salvador was recently equipped with an Advanced wireless fire safety system, providing strong levels of protection for children undergoing heart surgery, their doctors, and staff. Run by Kinderherzen, the mission of the hospital is to ensure that children born with serious heart conditions receive the treatment they […]
NAPIT welcomes local MP to its headquarters
NAPIT today welcomed Steve Yemm, MP for Mansfield, to its headquarters in Pleasley near Mansfield to demonstrate how it is training and accrediting the installers needed for the transition to net zero. NAPIT is based on the Pleasley Vale Business Park, and the Parliamentary boundary between the Mansfield and Pleasley constituencies runs through the site. […]
Toolstation announces summer sale
Toolstation has unveiled its latest summer sale, designed to provide tradespeople and DIY enthusiasts with up to 50% off on a wide range of trade-quality products. The sale offers customers access to thousands of discounted items both online and in-store, and through the Toolstation app. Among the standout deals available during the sale is the […]