UK heat pump training surges despite barriers to upskilling
New research has shown how heating installers and plumbers across the UK are stepping up to meet the demand for low-carbon heating, but also how regional disparities remain. Across the UK, 58% of professionals have already trained or upskilled in heat pumps, with a further 34% planning to do so within the next 12 months. […]
SELECT welcomes Housing Action Plan but warns of skills gap
SELECT, Scotland’s largest construction trade association, has welcomed the Scottish Government’s Housing Emergency Action Plan but stressed the need for a sustainable pipeline of skilled professionals to deliver it. The plan, announced on 2 September by Cabinet Secretary for Housing Mairi McAllan, sets out measures to tackle homelessness and deliver more housing, including £4.9 billion […]
4,300+ UK jobs now demand building performance skills
According to new research from Uswitch, a comparison and switching service, the UK’s shift to clean home energy is accelerating and it’s opening the door to thousands of green job opportunities. Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) data shows a 145% rise in the proportion of homes listing a heat pump as their main heating source since […]
Signify, Pineapple, Schneider launch Pineapple CoRE
Signify, a Dutch multinational lighting corporation; Pineapple Partnerships, a consultancy and venture builder; and Schneider Electric, a multinational corporation specialising in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, have announced Pineapple CoRE, a collaboration designed to accelerate decarbonisation across the the commercial and industrial property sector. Initially focusing on the UK, the collaboration is […]
Skilled, Scottish contractors heading south to replace foreign workers
Scotland’s largest trade association, SELECT, has warned that the UK Government’s new immigration proposals could cause an exodus of industry professionals to England and leave the sector with a skills gap. SELECT says the proposals to raise the qualification standards for foreign workers is likely to see a significant number abandoning the UK and returning […]
Companies outsourcing solar maintenance, survey reveals
A growing number of companies across Europe and the US are strategically outsourcing solar equipment maintenance, driven by a critical shortage of specialised skills and resources within their organisations. This trend, highlighted in a recent survey by Fluke Corporation – a specialist in industrial tools and integrated software – underscores the increasing challenge of building […]
ECA comments on Government’s construction skills announcement
In response to the Government’s announced skills programme to deliver 1.5 million homes, Andrew Eldred, COO of the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA), issues the following remarks: “We’re pleased to see the Government taking significant steps to address the construction skills crisis, which remains one of the biggest blockers to building homes, upgrading infrastructure and delivering […]
Ansell Lighting supporting Northern Ireland apprentices
Lighting designer and manufacturer, Ansell Lighting, has joined forces with Northern Regional College in Northern Ireland to provide support and resources for the Electrical Installation Apprenticeship course. Ansell has built a strong relationship with a number of colleges throughout the UK to help support students in learning about the latest lighting technology and products. The […]
NAPIT showcases the value of apprenticeships during NAW 2025
National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) aims to shine a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships make to individuals, businesses and the wider economy. NAPIT says that it understands that for apprentices joining the industry, it’s essential they are equipped with the right skills and support. Celebrated annually, this National Apprenticeship Week 2025, which runs from […]
Data is powering the future for solar energy, survey reveals
Fluke Corporation, a provider of safe, rugged, and reliable industrial tools and integrated software, has released new survey findings highlighting key challenges for the solar industry on its path to a net zero future. The survey identifies improving panel efficiency, transitioning from reactive to predictive maintenance, and adopting smart technologies as top priorities. Crucially, data […]