Googler

‘Powering-up Productivity’ whitepaper highlights equipment investment as key driver for industry transformation A new report from industry-leading manufacturer of power tools, Outdoor Power Equipment, accessories, hand tools, PPE and storage, MILWAUKEE, reveals that construction businesses across Europe are losing the equivalent of three full-time employees each year for every 50-person team due to inefficiencies. The …

World Mental Health Day, October 10, is a chance to remind others, especially men, that asking for support is not weakness, but courage. For NAPIT Field Officer, Andrew McDonald, there was a time when life felt heavy. Like many people, he’s faced moments of struggle, times when the weight of daily challenges and health issues …

With heating season on the horizon, Wilo is encouraging installers to source heating circulation pumps from reputable suppliers. The reminder comes amid the annual surge for replacement pumps, as heating systems are serviced, upgraded or repaired ahead of the colder months. With some on the lookout for a new heating circulation pump, the manufacturer is …

Thorne & Derrick International, a leading global supplier of specialist electrical, mechanical, and safety products to the energy, utilities, and industrial sectors, marked its 40th anniversary in spectacular fashion with an elegant celebration at the historic Beamish Hall in County Durham. The milestone event, held on 3rd October brought together the team to honour four …

New research reveals an innovation disconnect between perceived innovation and the realities of technological and cultural readiness within the UK energy and utilities sector. The findings coming from RS found while 88 per cent of senior energy and utilities leaders view levels of innovation as high in their organisation – more than three quarters (78 …

Drayton, expert and leading manufacturer of heating controls, recently surveyed heating engineers, electricians, heat pump installers and plumbers about homeowner appetite for smart home technology. When asked about consumer interest in smart home technology, 96 per cent of the surveyed installers revealed that their customers had demonstrated an interested in smart home technology. The demand …

Newly released data from UK Power Networks shows that Londoners have received enough power to make over 850 billion cups of tea in 12 months. The electricity firm that delivers power to 8.5 million homes and businesses across London, the South East and the East has recently released data on the amount of energy in …

Like & share this news article: News   Posted by: electime      10th October 2025 Leading trade association says ‘quick courses’ continues to pose a risk to the public and that there is no substitute for apprenticeships Campaigning trade body SELECT has once again warned of the ongoing danger to public safety from organisations offering …

Collett & Sons Ltd, a leading UK name in specialist wind turbine transport logistics, has successfully completed all deliveries to North Kyle Wind Farm, located in East Ayrshire, Scotland. With a total of 441 components transported to build 49 Vestas V136 turbines, North Kyle marks the third-largest wind farm transport project ever completed by Collett. …

With apprenticeships firmly on the agenda as the UK grapples with skills shortages, the plumbing and heating sector is under pressure to attract and retain fresh talent. Trade bodies including the APHC and BESA warn that a lack of new entrants is already affecting delivery across the industry, while national data from CITB shows the …

Ideal Heating has confirmed its continued support for Andy’s Man Club (AMC), strengthening a partnership that puts men’s mental health front and centre – and uses Ideal’s reach in the trade to signpost men towards support. With more than 87,000 installers across the UK and a big presence in a male-dominated industry, Ideal Heating is …

RD Group and HWB360 share global expertise on indoor air quality at UN General Assembly events in New York. Swansea-based Raven Delta (RD) Group and its subsidiary Health and Wellbeing 360 (HWB360) have represented Wales and the UK on the world stage, showcasing Welsh-led innovation in healthy building standards at events linked to the United Nations General …

InstaVolt, the UK’s leading public ultra-rapid EV charging network, has launched the industry’s first use of live GPS tracking in a bid to tackle the rising threat of charging cable theft. Delivered in partnership with Trackit247, the pioneering initiative will see live GPS devices installed in charging cables across InstaVolt’s nationwide network to enable real-time …

The UK is facing a growing trade skills shortage, with one in four tradespeople planning to retire within the next five years, according to Screwfix’s 2025 Voice of the Trade report. With the UK already facing a shortfall of 250,000 tradespeople by 2030*, the report highlights the increasingly urgent need for government action to address the growing …

Despite transport disruption, the ICEL Emergency Lighting Conference 2025, held at the Cavendish Conference Centre, welcomed delegates from across the UK for a day of insights, debate, and inspiration. The annual event, organised by ICEL (Industry Committee for Emergency Lighting), brought together industry leaders, technical experts, and professionals from across the sector to discuss the …

The Baxi Installer Skills survey 2025 at the HQ in Warwick. Picture by Shaun Fellows / Shine Pix Ltd More than half (59 per cent) of UK heating engineers are either already or likely to work with other companies to develop heat pump competencies, according to heating and hot water solutions provider Baxi’s fourth annual …

Grant UK has updated its online training for installers and heating engineers with the release of a new on-demand course for the Aerona³ R32 air source heat pump range. The new Grant Aerona³ ASHP Installer on-demand course includes the latest product information as well as several new course elements to deliver a more interactive learning …