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An overwhelming majority of project managers in the engineering sector believe their company has directly benefited from extra adjustments to accommodate neurodivergent staff, a survey conducted by the Association for Project Management (APM) has revealed. The findings revealed 97 per cent of engineering project managers believed the introduction of inclusive policies, such as the introduction …

Like & share this news article: News   Posted by: electime      22nd September 2025 65 per cent of UK homeowners plan to make green home improvements in the next decade. Top planned features include EV chargers (34 per cent), solar panels (34 per cent), triple glazing (33 per cent), and heat pumps (26 per …

Like & share this news article: News   Posted by: electime      19th September 2025 81 per cent of people aged 55+ would offer a tradesperson a cup of tea, versus 45 per cent of people aged 25-34. 71 per cent of older people would let a tradesperson use their loo but only 41 per …

JTL apprentice Jack Hawkins has been crowned the winner of the prestigious ECA Edmundson Apprentice of the Year Award 2025, with fellow JTL apprentice Gary Hall also recognised among the top three in the country. The award, now in its 50th year, recognises the country’s top electrotechnical and engineering services apprentices, celebrating their skill, dedication …

City Plumbing has announced subsidised solar PV training in conjunction with renewable energy training specialist, GTEC Training. Building on the success of its air source heat pump training courses, City Plumbing has partnered with GTEC once again to offer solar training. Thanks to the Government funding 60 per cent of the cost, the training is …

Three of Britain’s’ leading energy networks – UK Power Networks, Cadent and SGN – have joined forces to launch a first-of-its-kind ‘Common Ask Template’ to cut admin and speed up delivery of local Net Zero projects. For the first time, local authorities can provide the information networks need once, in a simple format. The three …

Toolstation is giving away a £250+ product bundle to one customer at every one of its UK stores to help raise funds for its charity partner Macmillan Cancer Support. Throughout September, Toolstation customers can enter a draw for the giveaway by making a small donation to Macmillan alongside their in-store purchase. Entries close on October …

Every time you click ‘buy now’ or pop to the shops, you’re unknowingly shaping the energy demand of a vast network of businesses which process your goods. How these operations impact the UK’s path to becoming carbon neutral, has remained a mystery and often-overlooked — until now. UK Power Networks, in partnership with SGN, NESO …

Specialist cable supplier AEI Cables is warning that quality and safety must still be the priority for the supply chain during the current challenging economic environment. The company is highlighting the need for the use of Category 3 fire performance cables which are designed to withstand heat and flames for up to 120 minutes, helping …

Two electricians are through to the final stage of search for the UK and Ireland’s Top Tradesperson They will now battle it out against eight other finalists Overall winner will take home £20,000/€20,000 prize bundle of tools, tech, and training Two electricians have beaten stiff competition to secure coveted final places in Screwfix’s search for …

South Australia is heading to the United Kingdom this October with its first-ever Move to South Australia UK Roadshow, inviting skilled workers, and professionals to explore the opportunity to build a rewarding life and career in one of the world’s most liveable regions. Delivered by the Department of State Development, the roadshow follows independent research …

Regatta Professional welcomed tradespeople from across the UK to join them on their AW25 workwear shoot launching in retail and online 17th September. Previous faces of the brand Dave White, Jay Fairbairn, Chirag Panchal came back for another year alongside Denise Prosser, Michelle Wong and Sianna Borland. For the new season, the brand reached out …

Burg-Wächter is pleased to announce that Toolbank were the very worthy winners of their Padlock Challenge at this year’s epic Pavestone Rally! Following a gruelling – but fun and fancy-dressed – rally across northern Europe, taking in some of the region’s most beautiful sights, Burg-Wächter’s Padlock Challenge was waiting for the teams to complete at …

A partnership going back to 2015 laid the groundwork for a widespread sustainability drive at all levels of English and Welsh cricket. Green Economy (formerly Enworks) was commissioned to lead a comprehensive review and strategy development for ECB in 2015. The work led to the development of a framework for ECB to understand its Scope …

Forum Lighting Solutions is proud to announce the launch of its brand-new product catalogue, featuring new smart lighting controls and trend-setting ranges. The latest edition 11. packs a punch visually with a stylish and contemporary front cover and beautiful lifestyle images to showcase products in real-world applications, helping electricians visualise solutions. Putting usability first  Listening …

STIEBEL ELTRON UK has been listed for the second consecutive year as one of the top 100 companies across the country to work for in the construction, engineering, and property sector. The leading supplier of renewable heating technology was ranked in the Great Place to Work 2025 under the UK’s Best Workplaces for Construction, Engineering …

Europa, one of the UK’s leading distributors of electrical components and smart solutions, welcomed one of its key suppliers for a CPD-certified training session focused on surge protection. Delivered in collaboration with global electrical protection experts Naomi Cuff and Mark Griffin from Mersen, the session provided in-depth insight into the importance, selection and installation of …

Trade association and its members say continued pipeline of young talent is “absolutely vital” for industry to grow and meet future housing needs Scotland’s largest construction trade association has welcomed the Scottish Government’s Housing Emergency Action Plan – but has warned that it is “absolutely vital” for the country to have a pipeline of qualified …

Like & share this news article: News   Posted by: electime      12th September 2025 British smart home energy technology manufacturer myenergi has announced an electrifying new partnership with OVO. The collaboration will see myenergi’s eco-smart range of zappi EV chargers, which seamlessly integrate with OVO’s Charge Anytime tariff, offered to OVO customers at a …

Three-quarters of noisy workplaces lacked essential knowledge on maintaining hearing protection equipment, inspections have found. The Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) most recent inspection campaign has identified significant failings in workplace hearing protection, uncovering issues with employee training and equipment management. One in four workplaces had noise levels requiring mandatory hearing protection, placing crucial responsibilities …

With the rapid rise of electric vehicles and renewable energy systems, experts warn that outdated or inadequate hand protection could lead to a spike in electrical injuries, making the right insulating gloves a matter of life and death. As the global shift toward electrification accelerates, so too does the risk for electrical workers exposed to …