New lighting brings Newport Railway bridge to life
A new pedestrian and cycle bridge has been built at Newport station in Wales, forming a vital crossing over the Great Western Mainline Railway. The bridge has been introduced to encourage active travel and improve connectivity for local residents and commuters. Designed by renowned architectural practice, Grimshaw, with additional engineering support from Arup, the 230m […]
2024 set for record heat pump installations
2024 is on track to see more heat pumps installed in the UK than ever before, according to data from MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme), the UK’s quality mark for small-scale renewable energy. In the first six months of the year there have been 27,000 certified heat pump installations in the UK, which is 45% higher […]
Metcor appoints new Group Managing Director
Aylesford Electrical Contractors’ parent company, The Metcor Group, has announced the appointment of Philip Fellowes-Prynne as Group Managing Director. Philip brings a wealth of experience in leading sustainable building solutions to the role, and will play a key role in driving the Metcor Group’s continued growth and commitment to environmentally responsible solutions. “We are thrilled […]
New office sparks expansion push for Arc Electrical
ARC Electrical UK Services, a fast-growing Black Country electrical specialist, has capped a record year by investing in new offices in Upper Gornal. The company, which was founded by Adam Checketts in 2021, has moved into a 2,500 square foot facility on Dormston Trading Estate, providing a larger home for the business to expand and […]
Members urged to contribute to neutral current diversion research
SELECT Members are being asked to provide their feedback to help an industry-wide research project into neutral current diversion (NCD). The association is working with sector partners IET, ECA, Electrical Safety First, NICEIC and NAPIT to help shape a UK-wide picture of the scale of the issue. Contractors who come across NCD are being asked […]
ECA praises the King’s Speech
The ECA has praised the King’s Speech – which took place on 17 July – for focusing on energy security and growth. The Association has reiterated the role of the electrotechnical and engineering services sector in delivering both. ECA has also welcomed the creation of Skills England, a new governance body for post-16 skills and […]
FMB comments on the creation of Skills England
Although the creation of Skills England, a new body to tackle the construction skills crisis, is being hailed by many as a positive move by the new Government – its success will be dependent on what it prioritises and having a long-term skills plan in place, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) says. Brian Berry, […]
Baxi heat pumps employed in Scottish housing project
A development of 16 social homes designed and built to achieve the Passivhaus standard has been constructed in Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway with the support of Baxi and its air source heat pump solutions and services. To play its part in the delivery of these new net zero homes for Loreburn Housing Association, heating contractor […]
Johnson Controls enhances efficiency of Paris Olympics venues
Thanks to the latest technology from Johnson Controls, fans at the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris are set to enjoy a more comfortable experience at some of the smartest and most energy-efficient stadiums on the continent. By integrating advanced building automation systems, HVAC and fire suppression technologies across eight venues, the company is not […]
New Advanced CPD set to combat false fire alarms
Advanced, a global provider of fire safety solutions, has announced the launch of its latest Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course – named Managing False Fire Alarms: Tools & Techniques. This course addresses one of the fire industry’s most persistent challenges, offering professionals the expertise needed to mitigate false fire alarms effectively. Managing False Fire Alarms […]