NICEIC celebrates 2026 SkillELECTRIC finalists
NICEIC, a certification body for the UK’s electrical contracting industry, has said it is pleased to celebrate the 2026 SkillELECTRIC finalists, as the eight competitors who scored most highly across the national qualifying heats have now been named. NICEIC is a delivery partner of SkillELECTRIC, which is organised by industry charity National Electrotechnical Training (NET). […]
BEAMA publishes low-voltage switchgear specification guide
UK trade association BEAMA‘s Low Voltage Switchboard and Busbar Systems (LSBS) Group has published a new guide to help improve the specification and procurement of low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies. The publication, Specifying a Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Assembly, has been developed to help specifiers and procurement teams ensure assemblies comply with relevant standards and […]
Siemens introduces ultra-fast circuit protection technology
German multinational technology company Siemens has introduced its SENTRON Electronic Circuit Protection Device (ECPD) to the UK market, offering a new approach to protecting low-voltage electrical circuits in commercial, industrial, and critical infrastructure environments. Launched at the company’s Transform 2026 event in Manchester, the semiconductor-based device is designed to detect and isolate electrical faults significantly faster […]
NICEIC launches remote EV charging course
NICEIC, a certification body for the UK’s electrical contracting industry, has launched a new remote training course for the Level 3 Award in the Requirements for the Design and Installation of Domestic and Small Commercial Electric Vehicle Charging Installations (2921-34). The one-day course is designed to help electrical contractors gain a recognised electric vehicle charging […]
BESA, Swift Fire Compliance launch fire damper course
Swift Fire Compliance, a UK provider of fire safety consultancy, risk assessment, and compliance services, has partnered with BESA (the Building Engineering Services Association), a UK trade body representing contractors and businesses in the building engineering services sector, to launch a new training course covering the inspection and maintenance of fire dampers in line with updated […]
FireAngel launches Spec+ domestic safety range
FireAngel, a UK manufacturer of smoke, heat, and carbon monoxide alarms, has introduced its new Spec+ range of mains-powered fire and carbon monoxide alarms for the UK residential market. Designed for professional installers, the range includes smoke, heat, carbon monoxide, and multi-sensor alarms. All models are classified as Grade D1 under BS 5839-6 and feature […]
Entries open for Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2026
Screwfix is once again on the search for the UK and Ireland’s most talented tradespeople, and has officially opened entries for its Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2026 contest. The event, which Screwfix says is designed to celebrate the dedication, professionalism, and commitment displayed by tradespeople every day, serves to shine a light on the exceptional people […]
Schneider Electric launches compact three-phase RCBO
Schneider Electric, a global energy technology company, has expanded its Acti9 range with the launch of the Acti9 iC60 H3, a compact three-phase residual current circuit breaker (RCBO) with overcurrent protection for commercial and industrial applications. The device is designed to provide protection against overloads, earth faults, and short circuits, while supporting compliance with the […]
JTL opens new Medway training centre
Electrical training provider JTL has officially opened a new electrical training centre in Medway following a £2 million investment to expand apprenticeship training across Kent. Located at Sun Pier in Chatham, the facility was opened by the Mayor of Medway, Councillor Douglas Hamandishe, alongside Sir John Low, Chair of the JTL Board; Chris Claydon, JTL […]
Advanced expands University of West London’s fire monitoring
The University of West London (UWL) has expanded its fire safety infrastructure through the deployment of AdvancedLive remote monitoring technology across multiple campuses. The project forms part of a wider programme to modernise the university’s fire protection systems, which has seen legacy fire panels replaced with Advanced MxPro 5 systems across sites in West London […]