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Continual rise in crime: 67 per cent of construction professionals say crime on sites has increased in the past year, with 64 per cent saying it intensifies during the colder months. Young workers worst affected: 28 per cent of young workers have missed out on work due to crimes on site; and 26 per cent …
Ariston Group, the global leader in sustainable heating, water heating and renewables, is further reinforcing its range of services to installers and heating engineers by opening a new training centre in Dublin. The training centre opened in partnership with Plumb-It – an Irish plumbing and heating product distributor – and is the newest addition to …
Regatta Professional welcomed tradespeople from across the UK to join them on their AW25 hi-vis photoshoot launching in retail and online from the 2nd November. The brand invited six creators and tradesmen who wear hi-vis for their day job to join them at a photoshoot in Manchester on a working building site. Tradies included Ali …
October identified as peak month for tool theft, as darker evenings increase risk Average value of stolen tools rose 18 per cent since 2020, despite fewer overall claims Nearly one in five (18 per cent) tool theft claims came from East Anglia in 2024 Tool theft cost UK tradespeople £294 million in 2024 alone, according …
InstaVolt, a leading international ultra-rapid charging network, has announced the launch of three new ultra-rapid charging sites across the Republic of Ireland, reinforcing its commitment to growing EV infrastructure across the country as it continues its global expansion. The new charging locations in Dublin, Letterkenny and Waterford all offer reliable charging with a greater than …
ECA (Electrical Contractors’ Association) Member businesses, industry bodies, education providers and public authorities, have joined together to create an alliance to tackle the shortage of electrotechnical skills in Kent and Medway. The soon-to-be-launched Kent & Medway Electrotechnical Training and Careers Alliance (ETCA), aims to strengthen electrotechnical skills development and careers provision within the county, and …
With Awaab’s Law coming into force on 27 October 2025, condensation and mould specialists, Airtech, are encouraging social housing landlords to ensure ventilation systems in their properties are regularly serviced to maintain good indoor air quality (IAQ) for tenants. Ventilation systems require regular servicing to keep them clean and operating efficiently, helping protect residents from …
NICEIC, the UK’s leading certification body for the electrical contracting industry, successfully hosted its flagship in-person CPD event, NICEIC TechLive, on 22 October at Millbrook Proving Ground. The sold-out event brought together over 250 NICEIC-certified businesses for a full day of technical learning, regulatory updates, wellbeing discussions, and business support. Designed to provide tailored, accredited …
A new event preview is now available for elementalLONDON 2025, giving industry professionals an early look at what’s in store for the UK’s most forward-thinking event dedicated to sustainable building and net zero innovation. Taking place at Excel London on 19-20 November, elementalLONDON will unite over 200 exhibitors, 200 expert speakers, and 4,000 visitors from …
Tool theft has affected tradespeople and the construction sector for a long time – however, in recent years, legislation has been passed through parliament to act as a deterrent to would-be thieves. These include the Equipment Theft (Prevention) Act 2023 and – more recently – the Theft of Tools of Trade (Sentencing) Bill, which is …
The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA), the leading trade body representing the UK’s electrical and engineering services industry, has welcomed the Government’s Clean Energy Jobs Plan announced over the weekend as a positive step towards achieving the nation’s net zero ambitions. The plan highlights the vital role of the engineering services sector—including electricians, plumbers, and HVAC …
Enedis, France’s largest distribution system operator (DSO), has renewed its framework agreement with ABB to continue modernizing the country’s electricity networks. The five-year deal, which can be extended to eight years, reflects the strength of the long-standing partnership between the two companies and Enedis’ ambition to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its medium-voltage network infrastructure. …
A teenager from Rotherham with an incurable disease has spoken of her joy at setting foot in the garden of her home for the first time ever after volunteers from a national construction charity turned what was an overgrown jungle into a safe sensory space in just 15 days. Stevie Taylor was joined by the …
Households are leading the way towards an affordable and clean energy future across the Midlands, South West and South Wales, according to recently released figures from National Grid’s Distribution System Operator (DSO). Figures from the DSO reveal that every dispatched flexibility service in 2025 has been zero carbon, with most coming from low carbon technologies …
Annual Electrical Product Safety Conference brought together manufacturers, retailers, safety advocates, as well as government and enforcement bodies Government minister delivers keynote speech focused on the changing regulatory landscape and how to keep consumers safe Devil will be in the detail when it comes to the Product Regulation Metrology Act, charity says With a theme …
Prefect Controls, a leader in building services control and performance monitoring, is proud to announce that its Irus+ControlSensor has been awarded Commercial Product of the Year at the prestigious Electrical Industry Awards. The system is designed specifically for multi-occupancy properties such as student accommodation and hotels. The judges commented. “Prefect Control’s Irus empowers building owners and …
The majority of tradespeople prefer their cup of tea to be a golden shade of brown according to a poll by one of the UK’s largest suppliers of tools, accessories and building supplies, Toolstation. Researchers used a 16-point scale featuring a range of different tea strengths from milky white to almost black. Of the 1,000 …
Collingwood Lighting has designed and supplied the lighting for Wrexham FC’s new official club shop, helping contractors Barlows meet a tight six-week deadline to open before the launch of the football club’s new team shirt. Following the takeover of the club by Hollywood greats Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, the club has seen soaring interest …
November is Men’s Health Month, and the Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) want to shine a light on the unique challenges that men face in health and well-being. November’s Wellbeing Talk takes place on Wednesday, 5 November and is presented by Prostate Cymru, a leading prostate health charity. In this talk, we encourage open conversations, and …
The Electrical Industry Awards 2025, presented by Electrical Times and W&ED, once again shone a spotlight on excellence, innovation and achievement across the UK’s electrical sector. At 12 noon today (Thursday, October 23), the finalists and winners of this year’s Electrical Industry Awards were announced at a virtual ceremony, presented by meteorologist and BBC weather …
The Tools to Talk offers tailored resources to help NICEIC-certified businesses support their teams’ mental health. Delivered in collaboration with the Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) to expand sector-wide support. NICEIC contributes £10,000 to help EIC continue providing vital mental health services. NICEIC, the UK’s leading certification body for the electrical industry, has partnered with the …
As global electricity demand surges — projected to rise 75% by 2050 — businesses worldwide face mounting pressure on grid infrastructure, rising energy costs, and the challenge of maintaining reliable power supply. Yet, for many businesses, the upfront costs and complexity of battery storage have kept this solution out of reach. A new whitepaper from ABB …
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Which?’s Sustainability Tracker report for 2025 has revealed that households are increasingly open to getting a heat pump, but adoption has only reached around three per cent as homeowners struggle to make the switch. In the coming weeks the government is expected to launch its Warm Homes Plan, setting out their strategy to encourage more …