Lease Van provides top five tips for tool maintenance
Lease Van, a company offering affordable and flexible van leasing deals, has named the five things all tradespeople should do to maintain tools and increase their lifespan. After a long day on the job, it may be tempting to skip tool maintenance, but taking care of them ensures projects run smoothly, safely, and to a […]
Electrification X launched to transform electrification infrastructure
Siemens Smart Infrastructure has launched Electrification X, a highly scalable Internet of Things (IoT) SaaS offering to transform electrification infrastructure. Electrification X is the latest SaaS and IoT portfolio of Siemens Xcelerator, developed by Siemens Smart Infrastructure. Building X, the scalable and digital building platform, was the inaugural offering introduced in 2022 as part of […]
NICEIC calls for trades to come together to lead retrofit revolution
Amid increased focus on the challenge of improving the energy efficiency of the UK’s housing stock, NICEIC is calling on all trades to come together to enable the meaningful collaboration and innovation needed to solve the great retrofit challenge. According to the Energy Saving Trust, the UK’s 30 million homes account for more than 21% […]
SELECT issues free resource about protective devices
Campaigning trade association, SELECT, is continuing its ongoing mission to educate and inform electricians with another important free resource aimed at apprentices and adult trainees. Scotland’s largest construction trade body is distributing vital information about protective devices which outlines the various technologies that learners will encounter as they go through their training and into the […]
Smart charging rollout set to lower EV charging costs
Following a successful trial last year, Connected Kerb, one of the UK’s leading charge point operators, is rolling out smart charging across its nationwide public network. A first-of-its-kind deployment, Connected Kerb’s smart charging uniquely allow drivers to schedule charging during off-peak hours when energy is cheapest and greenest, which saves money, cuts carbon and reduces pressure […]
City Plumbing unveils newest Doncaster branch
Plumbing, heating and electrical merchant, City Plumbing, is unveiling its newest Doncaster branch, with an official opening taking place on April 22nd at the York Road location. The 5,800 square metre location, which was formerly a PTS branch, is part of the Brunel Trading Estate and is located next to Danum Retail Park. The York […]
New Bluetooth ceiling speaker for small-scale developments
Lithe Audio has added to its range of ceiling speakers a new, all-in-one wireless 4” Bluetooth ceiling speaker. The IP44-rated waterproof speaker comes in a compact, sleek unit which blends seamlessly into any décor while delivering outstanding sound to elevate any room and listening experience. Lithe says that it is particularly ideal for adding audio […]
Energy savings for Snowleader logistics centre
When Snowleader, a French company specialising in the sale of mountain sports equipment, was seeking a new energy-efficient lighting system for its logistics centre in Versoud, Isère, it turned to TRILUX – a provider of LED lighting systems for a variety of sectors and applications. TRILUX’s comprehensive turnkey solution, encompassing luminaire supply and installation, lighting […]
BGEN awarded lucrative contract at Hinkley Point C
BGEN, one of the UK’s largest engineering firms driving the energy transition, has been awarded an £84 million project by GE Steam Power Systems to provide electrical and instrumentation solutions to the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station in Somerset. When complete, Hinkley Point C is expected to deliver 7% of the UK’s CO2-free energy […]
Future electricians reach Screwfix Trade Apprentice final
Aspiring electricians, Jindara Scott from Lisburn and Lucas Whelan based in Liverpool, have secured their places in the final of the annual Screwfix Trade Apprentice award. From over 1,800 initial applications, just ten apprentices have made the grade and are heading to the two-day event in London next month. As well as competing for this […]