Fix Radio unveils the impact of the ULEZ expansion on tradespeople
As the ULEZ expansion is just under two months away from coming into force, tradespeople are set to be among those worst hit by the new regulation. Research from the Federation of Master Builders has shown that increases to transportation costs, such as rising parking fees over the last 18 months, has forced 80% of […]
ECA reacts to Rishi Sunak’s appointment as PM
ECA has welcomed the appointment of Rishi Sunak as the new Prime Minister. ECA’s Director of Workforce and Public Affairs Andrew Eldred says: “We hope this latest development at Number 10 will bring much-needed stability to the economy, providing welcome reassurance to our members, who desperately need certainty to plan for the future. “The electrotechnical […]
Transforming the construction sector in Scotland
Building on the significant achievements of its Recovery Plan, the Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) is now turning its focus towards a comprehensive and durable transformation of the sector for the benefit of all its stakeholders. While continuing close relationships between the industry, the Scottish Government and a wide range of other agencies, the next phase […]
Costs down as well-paid sparkies take a well-earned break in April
The cost of hiring a self-employed electrician dropped last month as “well-paid sparkies took a well-earned break” during the Easter holidays, according to Hudson Contract. Hudson Contract said average weekly earnings for electrical subcontractors fell by 7.8% to £1,031 in April and matched the same month in 2021. Ian Anfield, Managing Director of Hudson Contract, […]
CLF skills portal opens the door to the built environment
A detailed guide to courses and training for individuals and companies focused on Scotland’s construction industry has been launched by the Scottish Construction Leadership Forum (CLF). Officially known as the Built Environment Workforce Development Portal, the new guide will provide a breakdown of re-skilling and up-skilling courses by theme, occupation and region to allow users […]
MP Owen Thompson visits SELECT HQ and offers his support for regulation
SELECT recently hosted Owen Thompson MP, Member of the UK Parliament for Midlothian and SNP Chief Whip, at its headquarters at The Walled Garden outside Edinburgh. During his visit, the MP said that, while aware that the issue of protection of title for electricians was under consideration in the Scottish Parliament, he would now seek […]
Study identifies over £38bn in economic benefits from CityFibre’s rollout
A new report has highlighted the extent to which the rollout of full fibre networks by CityFibre will support the Government’s nationwide levelling-up programme by unlocking economic growth and reducing the digital divide in different areas of the country which currently experience vast differences in both coverage and service quality. Research by the consultancy Hatch, […]
New Data Dashboard shows value of electrical industry to UK economy
The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership (TESP) has launched an innovative Data Dashboard that shows the significant contribution made by the electrical sector to the UK economy. The animated online tool provides instant facts and figures about the industry, including number of business and people employed, collective turnover and how the UK electrical sector is split in […]
Electrical Accessories market returns with estimated 8% growth in 2021
The UK electrical accessories market has returned to growth more quickly than expected after the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, with an estimated 8% growth in 2021. Due to the effects of the pandemic across the industry, the UK electrical accessories market saw a sharp decline of around 13% in 2020, despite a recovery in H2 […]
Bureau Veritas hails Government’s latest steps on supporting Net Zero targets
Following the publication of the Government’s landmark Net Zero Strategy in October, Bureau Veritas has welcomed further clarity on the UK’s sustainability commitments. Referencing the economy-wide plans for how British businesses and consumers will be supported in making the transition to clean energy and green technology, Bureau Veritas describes the Strategy as ‘long-awaited and necessary detail’ […]