Snickers Workwear partners with Band of Builders
Snickers Workwear, a Swedish manufacturer of professional workwear for the trades, has named Band of Builders as its chosen charity partner, with the two organisations set to work together on initiatives supporting construction workers and their families across the UK. The partnership will include fundraising activities and awareness campaigns, while Snickers Workwear will provide workwear for […]
Zumtobel Group earns EcoVadis Platinum rating
Zumtobel Group, an Austrian company specialising in professional indoor and outdoor lighting, has received a Platinum rating from sustainability assessment platform EcoVadis, placing the company amongst the top 1% of organisations evaluated worldwide. The lighting manufacturer has been assessed by EcoVadis since 2016 and has progressed from Silver to Gold before achieving Platinum status for […]
Chancellor visits Kensa, championing green growth
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, visited Truro-based ground source heat pump manufacturer Kensa to hear from Cornish businesses driving green growth and investment. She also took part in a roundtable to discuss their role in Britain’s energy transition. During the visit, the Chancellor met with Kensa representatives and heard about the company’s approach […]
ESP’s commitment to sustainable practice: A closer look
Driving change to address economic, social and environmental challenges has been high on everyone’s agenda. From fostering positive workplaces, to achieving net zero, tackling climate change and nurturing environmental regeneration, everyone has a role to play. At a time when green credentials and sustainability remain a high priority for businesses, ESP has announced a number […]
Make it Visible taskforce tackles wellbeing in construction
More than 150 people from across the construction industry have volunteered to help a national drive to stop suicide and improve the welfare and wellbeing of the workforce. The Make It Visible initiative was officially launched earlier this year and has seen contractors, clients, and professional bodies come together to try to tackle the industry’s […]
Rako launches new and sustainable brochure
Rako has introduced its new environmentally friendly 2023 brochure. Packed full of insights, innovative products, technical information and inspirational case studies, the brochure truly has it all covered. It offers an overview of the Rako product range including multiple user interfaces, from the refreshed app to the extensive choice of keypads available. The application of […]
Industry research – please take part
The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership (TESP) is calling on all electrical contractors to take part in its latest research project to gather refreshed labour market intelligence (LMI) for the electrotechnical industry. TESP needs your input on the type of work being carried out across the sector and your workforce profile. Your involvement is essential to help […]
ECA Industry Awards now open for entries
ECA has announced that its Industry Awards are open for entries. These awards recognise ECA member businesses who have excelled and delivered some of the most outstanding projects and initiatives across the UK’s electrotechnical and engineering services sector. Award winners will be announced during the ECA’s 2023 Industry Awards dinner, which will be held on […]
Are you NICEIC’s next quiz champion?
Are you NICIEC’s next quiz champion? Do you have what it takes to take the crown from the current holder, Darren Cooke of Stolworthy Electrical? If so, put your skills to the test by signing up for the NICEIC Amendment 2 quiz on 14 September at 8pm. The event, which will focus on the implementation […]
Aico takes on the Snowdon Sunrise Trek to support The Movement Centre
Aico is no stranger to fundraising challenges, already looking to 2023 when it will take on the Snowdon Sunrise Trek challenge in support of local charity, The Movement Centre. On Wednesday 28 June 2023, over 50 Aico colleagues from Aico and HomeLINK will set off from its headquarters in Oswestry, travelling through the night and […]