Employers who ‘stepped up’ during crisis praised by SECTT and SJIB
Leading training bodies the Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT) and Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) have saluted Scotland’s employers after a record number of apprentices were welcomed into the electrical sector. A total of 738 new entrants to the industry were recruited in 2021, confounding fears that recruitment could be a casualty of the […]
Solar farm boom in East of England
Renewable energy is booming in the East of England after an ‘extraordinary’ five months when connection approvals for new solar farms more than doubled in energy capacity compared to same period last year. Latest figures, published this month, show 34 new solar generation sites firmed up connection contracts with UK Power Networks across Essex, Hertfordshire […]
Economic upturn masks mental health crisis
The economic recovery is concealing a growing mental health epidemic among construction SMEs, according to a new online survey carried out by pollsters YouGov. Despite an upbeat forecast for growth across the UK economy this year and a rapid recovery for construction and its related sectors, firms are continuing to report serious conditions amongst workers, […]
Home improvements were the backbone of British relationships last year
Over the course of the pandemic, home was very much where the heart was forced to stay, and as a result of multiple lockdowns, house renovations have steadily become Britain’s favourite pastime. Using this as an opportunity to improve their surroundings and create more internal differentiation, 43% of Brits found that their home improvement project […]
New Priva white paper is a call to action for healthier workspaces
The launch of a major white paper says boosting workplace health is a wise move “ethically, practically and financially”. Published by building automation company Priva, the document explores some of the practical ways in which this can be achieved, and the long-term benefits for businesses and their staff. The white paper, which is entitled ‘Healthy […]
SELECT President salutes ‘collaboration and cooperation’
The President of SELECT has praised the “spirit of collaboration and co-operation” shown by the campaigning trade association and its members during the pandemic. Donald W Orr said Scotland’s largest construction trade body had “played a vital role” as it helped contractors, the public and the wider construction industry overcome the dual impact of COVID-19 […]
Dunstable Downs skyline to be transformed by £2million project
The COVID-19 pandemic has made many appreciate the benefits of country walks and now a popular Bedfordshire beauty spot will be improved for everyone to enjoy in future. A major project to transform the Dunstable Downs skyline is set to get underway with the aim of enhancing views at the highest point in the county […]
Vent-Axia wins Industry Initiative Award for its ‘COVID-19 Support Campaign’
Vent-Axia has been named as the winner of the ‘Industry Initiative Award’ at the prestigious Electrical Wholesaler Awards 2021. The company’s ‘COVID-19 Support Campaign’ took the crown in an award that that was, in-part, decided by an industry vote, as well as being critiqued by an expert judging panel. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s […]
83% of Brits are redecorating their homes ready to impress guests indoors
With Brits being able to welcome people into their homes and gardens from the 17 May, new research from Checkatrade has found that a huge 83% of Brits are planning a home refresh over the next 12 months. Findings from Checkatrade’s Home Pride Index report, which looks at the value British homeowners place on their […]
Homeowners urged to review home security during lockdown
Despite the vast majority of Brits spending more time at home than ever before, recently released data has revealed that 356,000 homes were broken into last year, prompting security experts to issue warnings surrounding improving home security during lockdown. According to a recent study, 64% of burglaries in England and Wales happen while residents are […]