SELECT continues campaign for greater regulation of the electrical industry
The Managing Director of SELECT – Scotland’s largest construction trade association – has told thousands of podcast listeners that there are “no second chances” with electrical safety – and that it’s vital that consumers know that the electricians they use for the ongoing electrification of society are qualified and competent. Speaking on the Independent Minds […]
Kohler launches new KD Series industrial generator
Kohler Power Systems, part of Kohler Energy, has expanded its KD Series line of industrial generators with a new model, KD800, designed for 50hz markets. This generator features a new advanced engine (KD18L06) that can also run on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as a renewable fuel source. This new model joins a proven series of […]
Aico hosts Community Awards 2024 to Celebrate Local Excellence
Aico’s bi-annual Community Awards celebrates excellence within the social housing industry and local community. On Thursday 18 April, 400 guests and finalists took to Birmingham’s International Convention Centre to honour the outstanding work of individuals and organisations across the UK. In support of the Electrical Industries Charity (EIC), this year, Aico curated 13 categories providing […]
Ohme encourages van fleets to go electric to reduce costs
With the Commercial Vehicle Show at the NEC Birmingham next week, Ohme is encouraging more fleets to go electric to help reduce their costs. With van sales enjoying bumper sales in March and sales of new electric vans up 14.7% compared to 2023, the choices of electric van on the market are growing ever larger. […]
SPARKS Female Skills Competition 2024 winner announced!
Charlotte Bobbett from Yeovil College has been crowned the winner of the SPARKS Female Skills Competition 2024. The grand final took place on 18 April at Stephenson College, Coalville, where Charlotte showcased her exceptional skills. The runner-up spot was claimed by Anne Greaves from Leicester College. Charlotte expressed her joy upon winning: “It feels like […]
Tradespeople slapped with 3.5 million parking fines costing £177 million
Tradespeople have been issued with an estimated 3.5 million parking fines costing them approximately £177 million in the past year, according to new research from Direct Line. Tradespeople often need to access or unload heavy tools, equipment and materials required for a job onsite but finding a place to legally park or unload close by […]
Lease Van offers top five tips for lowering van insurance
As part of their quest to help van drivers lower their insurance as a response to premiums rising by over 15% for commercial van users, experts at Lease Van have come up with five top tips to help drivers reduce their costs with minimal time or effort. The five tips to lower your van insurance […]
New Detroit Jacket from Carhartt promises sturdiness and comfort
Carhartt, a workwear brand which has offered products for over 130 years, is offering a new Detroit Jacket that is designed to match sturdiness and comfort. When it comes to workwear, some items have stood the test of time, and Carhartt tells us that its Detroit Jacket built a reputation for toughness on the backs […]
SyncEV reacts to Workplace Charging Scheme changes
Last month, the UK Government announced changes for the Workplace Charging Scheme that will allow for more EV Charging funding for schools and educational institutions. New grants mean that state-funded schools, colleges, nurseries, and academies can now increase their EV charging facilities with up to 40 charging points covered in the scheme. The Department for […]
Heat pump and battery storage installations lead the charge in 2024
MCS, a standards organisation that creates and maintains standards that allows for the certification of products, installers and their installations, has released its first installation figures of the year via its MCS data dashboard – a service which provides near-real-time dynamic visualisations of the uptake of small-scale renewable technologies across the UK. Commenting on the […]