Scolmore named as official delivery partner for SkillELECTRIC 2024
Scolmore Group has announced that it is the official delivery partner for this year’s SkillELECTRIC competition. SkillELECTRIC is the search for the UK’s best young electrician and is the skills competition for the UK’s electrical industry. Each year, the best electrical students and apprentices from across the UK compete to win a place in the competition’s […]
Homegrown ground source heating on show for Cornwall MP
Cornish MP, Cherilyn Mackrory, was on hand to see how The Kensa Group is deploying Networked Heat Pumps to provide 140 new homes in Quintrell Downs, Newquay, with low-cost, energy-efficient heating. The Member of Parliament for Truro and Falmouth joined Kensa CEO, Tamsin Lishman, for a close-up tour and demonstration of the renewable heating system […]
BGEN pledges to expand its apprenticeship programme
To mark National Apprenticeship Week (5-11 February), BGEN has pledged to expand its apprenticeship programme to 75 employees by the end of this year. At BGEN, 50 apprentices already work for the company with each receiving vocational training and study to achieve industry-recognised qualifications. Apprenticeships range from Level 3 to Degree and are in a variety of […]
New Fire Manager app part of Siemens Building X expansion
Siemens Smart Infrastructure is launching a new version of Fire Manager, its dedicated web-based SaaS (Software as a Service) fire app that offers service providers and fire safety managers the capability to have all fire safety sites in one view. The status of buildings can be easily monitored, with more information available by clicking on a […]
Siemens adds to Desigo’s capabilities with a new controller
The PXC5.E24 is the latest automation station from Siemens to be added to the Desigo HVAC and building control system. A fundamental requirement for efficient building automation is a reliable control system. The new controller joins the existing PXC4 and PXC7 controllers and features 24 onboard I/Os, which can be extended to offer 80 points on a […]
Markel Direct launches search for The Nation’s A* Apprentice
Markel Direct has announced the launch of The Nation’s A* Apprentice award to mark the start of National Apprenticeship Week 2024. The award aims to celebrate the outstanding work skilled trades apprentices all over the UK are doing within their workplace whilst highlighting the important role apprentices will play in the future of the trades […]
Luceco Group supports young talent through apprenticeships
Dan Heyes has found success and growth through an apprenticeship with the Luceco Group. He had been looking for an opportunity to start a creative career in design engineering through an apprenticeship. Through his apprenticeship at Luceco, Dan gained the qualifications and experience needed to kickstart his design engineering career. Whilst his course at […]
CTEK unveils new advanced CC3 EV charge point
CTEK has unveiled Chargestorm Connected 3, its most advanced charge point to date. It includes vehicle-to-grid bi-directional charging and ‘plug and charge’ automatic vehicle identification and is ready for the next era of EV adoption CTEK says that the Chargestorm Connected 3 (CC3) incorporates the latest hardware and software innovations ready for easy installation and […]
NAW: Why we must promote the vital role of apprenticeships
Every year, National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) celebrates the power of apprenticeships, highlighting its positive impact on individuals, businesses and the wider economy. The benefits apprentices bring to businesses are invaluable, providing significant returns on investment and yet not enough businesses are taking advantage of this vital resource, particularly in the engineering sector, which is already […]
AEI Cables wins support from electrical safety watchdog
AEI Cables has won the support of electrical safety experts to highlight the importance of cabling under the new Building Safety Act. The Act – introduced in October 2023 – makes new requirements for ‘higher-risk buildings’ which are deemed to be at least 18m in height or at least seven storeys containing at least two […]