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Leeds College of Building (LCB) has been named one of the first ever ‘construction technical excellence colleges’ (CTEC) and will receive a share of £100 million in government funding to tackle construction skills shortages. Only 10 colleges across England have been given the status for the 2025 to 2026 academic year, with LCB selected to …

ECA (Electrical Contractors’ Association) welcomes Skills England’s assessment published today, which confirms that electricians and electrical engineers are two of the careers expected to see the most growth in the next five years. The assessment also states that electrotechnical occupations are key to multiple sectors, including clean energy, advanced manufacturing, defence and digital technologies. This …

The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) is proud to reaffirm its ongoing commitment to championing engineering excellence across the pump sector through its highly regarded and long-standing annual awards programme. The 2026 Pump Industry Awards are now open for entries, and the BPMA is calling on the industry to get involved and celebrate the innovations, …

Drayton, a leading manufacturer of heating controls in the UK, has unveiled its new state-of-the-art mobile training van that will embark on a tour across the country this year. The purpose-built van will offer valuable training opportunities on Drayton’s wide range of products, including the best-selling Digistat range, popular valves range and Wiser smart heating …

London’s smartest building, 150 Holborn, was the setting for the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA)’s Young Engineers Network (YEN)’s latest event – giving over 30 young engineers the chance to experience some of the most innovative and sustainable solutions in the flesh. Utilising the latest smart building technology, the Sidara headquarters features a fully integrated …

Like & share this news article: News   Posted by: electime      13th August 2025 The construction industry reports 47,000 workplace injuries each year – equivalent to 2,390 injuries per 100,000 workers (one in 42). The sector continues to face challenges linked to the physical nature of the job, such as working at height. Slips …

Toolstation has partnered with cancer support charity Macmillan for a new campaign that aims to raise awareness of skin cancer among tradespeople. Developed by PR agency Finn Partners, ‘Sunburn Swatch’ is designed to raise awareness of sun protection for tradespeople when working outdoors. The campaign features images of different sun swatches to represent skin types, …

With summer holidays in full swing and more electric vehicles on the road than ever before*, InstaVolt – the UK’s leading ultra-rapid EV charging network – has officially declared 2025 the Year of the Electric Road Trip. With over 1.6 million electric vehicles now on UK roads, an increase of nearly half a million since …

Like & share this news article: News   Posted by: electime      12th August 2025 CEF, the UK’s leading multi-channel electrical distributor, has retained its silver EcoVadis sustainability rating, which places the business in the top 15% of all companies assessed globally. EcoVadis is a platform that evaluates a company’s sustainability practices, measuring performance across …

New insights from B&Q reveal Gen Z tradespeople see a career in trade as a savvy business move. Over a third (39 per cent) of young tradespeople chose the profession for its good career opportunities – as well as it being a platform to channel entrepreneurial spirit with 30 per cent seeing it as an …

It was always going to be an incredibly special evening, as the Lighthouse Charity’s Scotland West Region, marked a major milestone and celebrated six decades of charitable giving and support to the construction community. And It was only fitting that the celebratory event on Friday 1st August took place on a national treasure; the Waverley, …

Daikin, a global leader in HVAC solutions, has launched the Daikin Discovery Series, a comprehensive programme of regional events designed to deepen relationships with professional installers and consultants across the UK commercial heating and cooling sector. Running from 4th September to 2nd October 2025, the Daikin Discovery Series is an evolution of Daikin’s established summer …

A Powerful Opening to a Groundbreaking Day of Technical Excellence in Lighting The Lighting Industry Association (LIA) is proud to announce Ricky Nuttall as the keynote speaker for the inaugural TECH-X: Technical Excellence Conference, taking place on Wednesday 10th September 2025 at Convene, 133 Houndsditch in the City of London. A former firefighter, mental health …

Leicester College is constructing a new Electrotechnical Workshop and Test and Inspection Lab at its Freemen’s Park Campus in the city. The new facility will provide T Level, Technical Level 2, and evening Level 2 and 3 programme learners with greater exposure to a broader range of industry-standard materials, tools and equipment, significantly enhancing their …

As one of the building automation sector’s leading drivers of better female representation, the Building Controls Industry Association’s (BCIA) Young Engineers Network (YEN) recently co-hosted the Together We Engineer event – a thought-provoking discussion on empowering women and the next generation. Organised by the YEN and the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) Women …

According to data from MCS, the UK’s quality mark for small-scale renewables such as solar panels and heat pumps, there were a record 170,000 certified renewable installations in the first six months of 2025. This is a 37 per cent increase on the equivalent period last year, and a 33 per cent increase on the …

Flagship mechanical and electrical engineering specialist, Salko UK, is ramping up its operations across the UK’s nuclear sector as it expands its team of security-cleared professionals active on high-priority sites. The Yorkshire-based firm, which recently marked 25 years in business, currently has 20 technical professionals with specialist clearance to work on nuclear power plants – …

Like & share this news article: News   Posted by: electime      7th August 2025 Three finalists have made it to the last stage of the 50th anniversary ECA Edmundson Apprentice of the Year Award. They are: Ewan Forsythe – Michael Nugent (ES) Ltd Gary Hall – Dalkia Engineering Ltd Jack Hawkins – Camelot Electrical …

The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) is reinforcing the vital importance of ongoing skills development for all engineers, contractors, and operatives involved in the selection, installation, operation, and maintenance of pump systems across UK industry. With pumping systems playing a critical role in sectors ranging from construction and water management to energy, manufacturing, and processing, …

Shaun Fletcher, a much-loved electrician, tragically died by suicide in December 2023 after an ongoing battle with mental ill health. The 44-year-old husband and father was in the process of completing a house renovation, which was being carried out to make the home more accessible for their son Toby, who was born with complex health …

Average Brit Reported 5 DIY Disasters in Last Year… Costing Over £1,500 Tradespeople are increasingly being called upon to rectify DIY disasters across the UK, with 1 in 4 trades professionals revealing they are regularly needed to fix amateur repair attempts. New research from commercial insurance broker Premierline also shows almost three quarters of Brits …

Like & share this news article: News   Posted by: electime      5th August 2025 Off the back of Storm Floris, energy solutions and temperature control specialist Aggreko is urging site managers to adopt more robust dehumidification and heating strategies in the face of high-risk weather in order to minimise damage to materials. Storm Floris …