Top level investment at Ovia to support continued growth
As it enters its fourth year of trading as an independent lighting company, Ovia announces a number of changes at senior management level as the company continues to build on its early success. Having been appointed as Sales Director to head up the company when it was launched in 2019, Mike Collins is now taking […]
£102 million investment to future-proof network
UK Power Networks is this year making an investment of more than £100 million in its electricity networks serving communities across London, the East and South East of England. Engineers from UK Power Networks are carrying out an ongoing programme of works for over 100 projects to install and upgrade electricity equipment such as substations, […]
Swindon set to enjoy economic boost from CityFibre’s full fibre rollout
A new report commissioned by CityFibre has identified that Swindon stands to be a huge beneficiary from the rollout of future-proof full fibre infrastructure which is now well underway across the city. The study by the consultancy Hatch, (Economic Impact of Full Fibre Infrastructure from CityFibre’s Network), estimates that, over a 15-year period, the positive […]
Symple powers up with major recruitment drive and £600k investment
Symple is ramping up its expansion by doubling its pool of specialist contractors to 2,000 and investing £600,000 in technology to meet increasing demand for its services. Symple is seeking to recruit 1,000 accredited and strictly vetted service providers across the UK over the next 12 months. Symple manages property certificates for single and multiple […]
Gloucester electrical contractor plugs into renewable energy with HSBC
The UK’s largest electrical contractor serving the new-build housing sector has secured a seven-figure finance package from HSBC UK to support a management buyout and diversification into the renewable energy sector. Clarkson Evans has used the funding from HSBC UK to undergo a management buyout, at a time when the business is well placed for […]
CityFibre’s Inverness full fibre network could cover Loch Ness 10 times
CityFibre has now laid a staggering 360km of full fibre internet beneath the streets of Inverness as part of its £24.5m investment to future-proof the city’s digital connectivity. This landmark achievement means there is enough full fibre cabling connecting the city’s homes to travel the length of Loch Ness 10 times. World famous as the […]
£500,000 works begin to transform BGEN’s headquarters into a net zero building
Work has begun to transform BGEN’s headquarters into a net zero building. The business is investing £500,000 as it continues to reduce its carbon footprint. “As a business we are committed to reducing our carbon footprint as soon as possible,” says Oliver Groarke, Head of Sustainability at BGEN. “Part of this project will enable BGEN […]
Energys urges schools and colleges to use fund to invest in efficiency
The rising cost of energy and inflation means that now is the time to invest in energy efficiency, and specifically, upgrades to LED Lighting, according to Energys Group. The company is urging business managers in maintained schools and colleges to reap the cost efficiencies that upgrades to LED lighting can offer. “This is often the […]
Power capacity boost for Hertfordshire
Work is underway to reinforce power capacity for the future connection of more electric vehicles in Hertfordshire as part of the UK’s Green Recovery programme. UK Power Networks is installing 6.5km of new high voltage electricity cables between St Albans Road and Potters Bar to supply a new transformer. Teams will aim to minimise any […]
Thorn Lighting hosts Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, at its manufacturing facility in Spennymoor
As part of HM Treasury’s ‘Treasury Connect’ sessions, the Chancellor met with employees to discuss the cost of living and the support package announced by the government at the end of May to combat rising energy prices in the UK. On arrival at the manufacturing plant located near the city of Durham, the Chancellor of […]