blip partners with BoB to provide insurance to tradespeople
blip, a small business insurance provider, has announced Band of Builders (BoB) as its charity partner, offering affordable insurance and support to its network of tradespeople from less than £10 a month. blip is built on community, providing affordable, tailored and easy-to-understand insurance with a model where members share in the profits collectively. BoB, a registered charity […]
Aico launches bespoke training for electrical distributors
Since 2019, Aico has supported over 40,900 electricians and contractors through its Expert Installer Training. This Fire Industry Association (FIA) CPD-certified training course ensures attendees have a full understanding of Domestic Fire and Carbon Monoxide Alarms and how to install them. After the dramatic success of this course, Aico has now launched its Expert Distributor Training. […]
Enact updates its Solar Design software for installers
Enact, an all-in-one cloud platform, offers remote solar design using high-resolution satellite imagery and generates rapid proposals with detailed pricing, energy and finance analytics. The company has announced an update to its Solar Design software, aimed at optimising the installer experience. The new software allows auto height detection of roof height and obstacles such as surrounding […]
Rules of the EV road part ways in the UK and EU
Electric vehicle drivers in the UK and EU can expect to see a divergence in how they pay for public charging sessions. The fork in the road is being generated by the different rules in the UK’s Public Charge Point Regulations 2023 and the EU’s alternative fuels infrastructure regulations (AFIR). Both sets of regulations were […]
Luceco launches Climate and Luxpack lighting batten ranges
Luceco has launched its two new LED lighting batten ranges, Climate and Luxpack Essence, designed for industrial lighting applications. The two ranges have been designed to meet the differing needs of the industrial lighting market. Rugged Climate, being IP65 rated, is ideal for outdoor settings such as warehouses and car parks, whilst the Luxpack, with […]
Domus Ventilation attends select Specifi events
Domus Ventilation will be sharing its extensive knowledge with visitors to select Specifi Mechanical Services events this year, enabling them to implement effective ventilation solutions for their projects. Starting on 28 May in Nottingham, Domus Ventilation will also attend Specifi events in Glasgow on 10 June and Newcastle on 17 September. Domus Ventilation personnel who specialise in supporting […]
Tungsten Training Centre earns a ‘Good’ Ofsted report
Brighton’s Tungsten Training Centre says that its recent ‘Good’ Ofsted report goes beyond institutional acclaim; it reflects a deep commitment to fostering excellence and student success in vocational education across three apprenticeship standards: Installation and Maintenace Electrician, Plumbing and Heating and Gas Engineering. At Tungsten, according to Ofsted, the care of its apprentices is paramount, and its progression […]
Innovators to collaborate with UK Power Networks
UK Power Networks has underlined its commitment to innovating for the future by securing funding for a dozen new projects. The projects will enter their initial discovery phase through Ofgem and Innovate UK’s Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF). If successful, they will help customers and the wider electricity sector accelerate their net zero plans, build network […]
BCIA Awards 2024 finalists announced
The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has announced the finalists for this year’s BCIA Awards. Winners will be announced on 2 May at the BCIA Awards 2024 ceremony and dinner at the Eastside Rooms, Birmingham. The shortlisted finalists are: Building Controls and BEMS Installer of the Year (Sponsored by Trend Control Systems) […]
Lighting up International Women’s Day with Luceco
Luceco is marking International Women’s Day by lighting up the headquarters of Staffordshire Federation’s WI. Luceco, with its recent work adorning London’s new shopping and leisure destination at Battersea Power Station, has donated seven 6ft LED battens from its recently launched Luxpack Essence range for the Federation’s headquarters in Stafford. Supporting the project with […]