Sentro – frameless floodlights from Ovia
A new addition to Ovia’s extensive lighting portfolio is the Sentro – a range of IP65-rated Frameless LED Floodlights designed to thrive in the most demanding environments. Its frameless design allows edge-to-edge lighting, offering a contemporary lighting choice. An ideal solution for lighting large outdoor areas, these versatile luminaires are supplied in a black finish as […]
Acrospire unveils ‘Solar Honesty’ initiative
Acrospire has announced the launch of ‘Solar Honesty’, an initiative that aims to educate specifiers on the broader considerations surrounding solar lighting solutions by empowering informed decisions that align with environmental and budgetary goals. While solar lighting offers a ‘greener’ alternative to fossil fuels, Acrospire recognises its implementation is only successful in specific scenarios. Tim Barker, […]
SPARKS Female Skills Competition 2024 finalists announced
The finalists for this year’s SPARKS Female Skills Competition have been revealed. This year, six students will go forward to the Grand Final on 18 April, which will take place at Stephenson College in Coalville. The regional heats took place during February and March, with Level 2 and 3 electrical students showcasing their skills in three regional […]
SPARKS Female Skills Competition regional winner announced
Angharad Greaves, a student at Leicester College, has won the Midlands heat of the SPARKS Female Skills Competition. Leicester College hosted the regional heats of both the SPARKS and HIP Female Skills Competition 2024, nationwide contests that look for the best up-and-coming talent amongst women studying Level 2 and 3 electrical installation, plumbing and heating […]
Homes and businesses to benefit from £35 million power boost
Thousands of homes and businesses in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire are set to benefit from a £35 million investment in the electricity network. UK Power Networks’ major project at Little Barford, which began in 2018 and has now gone ‘live’, involved upgrading the capacity and reliability of power supplies for 190,000 properties across Cambridge, Bedford […]
Survey: 1 in 5 tradies have sustainability concerns
As the nation continues towards its net zero pledge, sustainability concerns will impact every person in the UK, both in their personal and professional lives. However, jargon can make it unclear what new pledges and changes mean, especially for those whose livelihoods will be directly affected. Experts at job management software provider BigChange surveyed professionals across the trades to […]
Thorn Lighting’s new portfolio for building surrounds
Thorn Lighting says its new outdoor portfolio offers a comprehensive choice of luminaires to bring building exteriors and surrounds to life, complementing the architecture and providing definition and identity whilst approaching the application with dark sky sensitivity in mind. The portfolio combines two distinctive design languages for a product range that provides the flexibility to create […]
Charity receives £11,679 cheque from BCIA Past-President
Graeme Rees, Immediate Past-President of the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA), has presented a cheque for £11,679 to the Teenage Cancer Trust. The Teenage Cancer Trust was Graeme’s nominated charity during his two-year term as BCIA President. Teenage Cancer Trust offers unique care and support, designed for and with teenagers and young adults affected by […]
Aztec Solar designs and installs a PV panel system
Aztec Solar has designed and installed a huge photovoltaic system of over 3000 PV modules and 10 inverters for a new £230 million logistics hub located in the West Midlands. It will save almost 550t of carbon dioxide emissions per year which is the same as planting almost 21,500 trees. The company designed the system […]
Fergus’ guide to preparing for the new financial year
Fergus is encouraging the trade to prepare for the new financial year this coming April. As the financial and tax period approaches, tradespeople should look to enhance efficiency and ensure their businesses are set for success across 2024/5. “The transition into a new financial year is a crucial time for trade businesses to reflect, adjust […]