The Electrical Safety Roundtable reflects on virtual conference
The ESR Virtual Conference, entitled ‘Shining a Spotlight on Initiatives Impacting Electrical Safety in Homes and Workplaces’, took place in May this year and received just short of 200 registrants. The event appealed to many industry professionals with an interest in electrical safety, from local authorities, electrical contracting companies, estate and lettings agents, industry bodies, […]
Utilities unite to extend support for customers in vulnerable circumstances
It’s well known that water and electricity don’t usually mix – but three utilities companies across water and electricity have joined up in a unique partnership to help the communities they serve. The cross-utility partnership with Thames Water, Essex and Suffolk Water, and UK Power Networks sees the latter become the first electricity Distribution Network […]
London revealed to be the best city in the UK for tradespeople
With the inevitable rise of Britons looking to renovate or ‘fix up’ their home, Google search volumes show a huge 138,700 people per month searching for plumbers and electricians to repair and renovate their homes. Over 50,000 of these searches came from people located in the capital, suggesting London is the best place to work […]
Aico ladies take on the pedal pushers bike ride challenge
Aico were delighted to host Adrenaline Sporting Events ladies only Pedal Pushers event on Sunday 18th July, with Aico colleagues also getting involved in the challenge to raise money for local charity, The Movement Centre. The Pedal Pushers event began at Aico’s headquarters in Oswestry and brought together varied participants from first timers of all […]
Legrand lights up the market with new smart control system
The new Arteor with Netatmo connected home system has been launched by Legrand, providing an elegant connected living solution for enhanced comfort and security in the connected home. Combining innovative Netatmo technology with Legrand’s elegant and modular Arteor wiring accessories, the new system transforms lighting, blinds, curtains and electrical components into connected devices. The Arteor […]
ERA sets its sights on 100 mile charity cycling challenge
West Midlands based home security provider, ERA, is taking part in a 100 mile bike ride this summer to raise vital funds for its nominated charity in 2021, Hope House Children’s Hospices. Taking place on Sunday 8 August 2021, ERA employees, including Helen Downer, President of ERA’s parent company Tyman UK and Ireland, will be […]
ECA urges careful planning amid ongoing materials shortage
The ECA is urging its members, as well as the wider industry, to continue to exercise caution and plan as far ahead as possible on projects involving cable management systems (CMS). This comes after manufacturers’ body BEAMA recently warned that long lead times for CMS supplies are expected to continue into Q1 of 2022, coupled […]
Power upgrade boost for Romford
New power infrastructure has reinforced supplies in Romford, as part of a £6.8 million electricity investment upgrade in partnership with a leading local business. UK Power Networks has installed two new transformers and state-of-the-art switching equipment at an electricity substation in the north of the town to help maintain reliable electricity supplies for local homes […]
Wieland provides the electrical connection for HMP Five Wells
Wieland Electric has supplied a variety of products from the company’s gesis RST and GST ranges, along with low voltage lighting control and cabling in all cells and risers, for HMP Five Wells which is currently under construction in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. The new Category C resettlement prison is set to open in early 2022 and […]
CMD plays essential role in electrical fit out
CMD, specialist in workplace connectivity and ergonomic solutions, has provided a flexible and high-quality power distribution network for The Ray, a prestigious office development in London’s Farringdon. Well-known for being the former site of The Guardian newspaper, The Ray now stands as an 83,000ft² office development characterised by a modernised warehouse aesthetic, with level two […]