The 2015 Young Builder of the Year Awards are now open!
The 2015 Young Builder of the Year Awards are now open!
Organised by Youthbuild UK, with prizes provided by Toolstation, the Young Builder of the Year Awards celebrate the achievements of young people who, despite having to overcome a range of social, educational and personal barriers, have succeeded in training for and/or gaining employment in the construction industry.
Moss Electrical Golf Day raises £15,000 for Cancer Research

Moss Electrical Golf Day raises £15,000 for Cancer Research
Moss Electrical was joined by a host of the UK’s most prestigious electrical contractors and manufacturers in a fundraising Golf Day for the group’s chosen charity, Cancer Research UK.
An electric occasion for your diary

An electric occasion for your diary
The ECA is holding this year’s ‘Electric Event’ in the heart of London. The QEII Conference Centre in Westminster plays host to the conference, which runs from 2nd–4th July.
Whether you are a client, facilities manger or working in the building services sector, you are invited to join in with the industry’s leading event.
New Aico 160e Series: The next step in alarm evolution

New Aico 160e Series: The next step in alarm evolution
Aico has unveiled the latest in smoke and heat alarm technology with its new 160e Series.
With over £280m of the 160 Series alarms sold to date, the new 160e Series builds on this high quality, reliable and proven technology to produce a cleaner, modern designed alarm containing a whole raft of enhancements to increase protection and performance.
FSA, ECA and NSI sign Memorandum of Understanding

FSA, ECA and NSI sign Memorandum of Understanding
The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) the Fire and Security Association (FSA) and the UK’s premier certification body in the security and fire sectors, the National Security Inspectorate (NSI), have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU).
When should installers start to use non-combustible consumer units?

When should installers start to use non-combustible consumer units?
Mike Cash, channel marketing manager for the Electrium Group, supports fast track implementation of Amendment 3 of the Wiring Regs as recommended by the IET.
New Crabtree Amendment 3 video
New Crabtree Amendment 3 video
To help installers and specifiers understand the requirements of the latest amendment 421.1.201 to the wiring regulations, Crabtree has produced an easy to follow video.
Poor ventilation linked to cardiovascular disease

Poor ventilation linked to cardiovascular disease
Vent-Axia has welcomed new research which highlights the dangers of poor indoor air quality. The new research reveals that indoor air pollution is potentially responsible for the annual loss of over 200,000 healthy life years in the UK.
Rexel states sustainable strategy needs to be a top priority for the new government
Rexel states sustainable strategy needs to be a top priority for the new government
Rexel UK has asserted that the government must place its environmental agenda high on the priority list if the UK is to meet its 2020 carbon reduction targets.
BEG celebrates four decades of innovation

BEG celebrates four decades of innovation
BEG celebrates its 40th year anniversary specialising in lighting controls and energy saving solutions this month.