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The engineering design consultancy sector today applauded the Government’s commitment to UK SMEs, notably the championing of further measures to eliminate late payment. Today’s suite of announcements includes the first Government-backed SME strategy in more than a decade and is a direct reflection of current small and medium sized business’ concerns across the UK. Director …
Like & share this news article: Electrical Projects Posted by: electime 4th August 2025 Renfrewshire Council is to replace the gas supply in two of its council housing high-rise blocks with an innovative networked ground source heat pump solution, which will be the largest installation of its kind in Scotland. Residents at the …
First graduate joins the team at the Spennymoor facility World renowned supplier of lighting technology, Tridonic, is delighted to announce the recruitment of James Trudgill, a 21-year-old student and the first graduate of the Academy to join the Spennymoor team. Working in partnership with New College Durham, the education scheme is designed to deliver and …
The Innovate & Illuminate event series, hosted by Philip Payne, Ratio EV, and TRT Lighting, has already made a powerful impact across the UK—bringing together professionals from all corners of the lighting, emergency signage, and sustainable energy sectors for a day of insight, inspiration, and innovation. Having already lit up Birmingham, Leeds, and Bristol with …
As NAPIT wraps up the third series of WATT’s CURRENT, we recap on the highlights and key moments of each podcast episode. Hosts NAPIT Technical Commercial Manager Steve Humphreys and Technical Commercial Engineer Andrew Duffen kicked off the third series on April 16th, with all episodes available on major listening platforms. Across eight episodes, NAPIT …
A JTL apprentice from Preston has played a hands-on role in transforming a Lancashire home for BBC One’s DIY SOS, helping a local family welcome their teenage son home for the first time in three years. Joe Bibby, who is the second year of his electrical apprenticeship with JTL and his employer, Progress Housing, was …
More accurate network monitoring can mitigate the challenge posed by uptick in heatwaves, storms and heavy rainfall, says energy management and grid-edge intelligence specialist The increased frequency of abnormal weather events such as intense heatwaves, more violent storms and heavy rainfall presents an increased risk to countries’ electricity distribution networks that threatens customers’ power supplies. …
The BSIF Height Safety Special Interest Group (BSIF HSG) offers an overview of the new Personal Fall Protection Equipment Standard, BS 8681, and outlines its implications for the industry and those it impacts. Fall protection equipment plays a crucial role in safeguarding workers from the risks associated with working at height, which remains one of …
Today is the last day to register for The Electrical Industry Awards 2025 Register now! Final deadline for registration is today (31st July), but if you need a little more time to upload the full entry and supporting materials, log back in to do so by Friday 8th August. The Electrical Industry Awards – running …
47 per cent of tradespeople have forgotten their MOT*, with 5 per cent continuing to drive without realising it had expired. Just 46 per cent service their van regularly, with time, cost, and lack of legal requirement cited as key barriers. More than one in four (26 per cent) tradespeople have had to cancel or …
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, visited Truro-based ground source heat pump manufacturer Kensa to hear from Cornish businesses driving green growth and investment, and take part in a roundtable to discuss their role in Britain’s energy transition. During the visit, the Chancellor met with Kensa representatives and heard about the company’s pioneering approach …
Screwfix Live 2025 takes place between Friday 26th and Sunday 28th of September 10 per cent off everything for the weekend and a free goody bag worth more than £40 Registration now open at screwfixlive.com Screwfix is excited to announce that registrations are now officially open for Screwfix Live 2025. Back at Farnborough International Exhibition …
Panasonic heat pumps have been installed into 33, two, three and four-bedroom new build homes as part of a “Homes England” research project to provide innovative zero carbon ready homes. Gedling Green, a regenerative housing project in Nottinghamshire has been developed on an old coal mining colliery site by open-market affordable housing developers, Keepmoat Homes. …
Sutton Council will benefit from new EV charging points following completion of a UK Power Networks Services project. A total of 13 new rapid and ultra-fast charging points are energised and ready to use for the council’s electrified fleet operating out of Gibson Road at the Civic Centre offices in Sutton. The completion marks the …
There are now only 2 days left to enter The Electrical Industry Awards 2025 – closing date 31st July The Electrical Industry Awards – running for 33 years – showcases the achievements of organisations and individuals within the electrical industry. Becoming a finalist is a great way to boost morale and gain the recognition that …
Arctic Hayes, the UK’s leading supplier of specialist heating and plumbing consumables and tools has launched its most advanced product catalogue yet, plus a fully interactive digital edition for 2025, designed to better support installers and merchant partners. Far more than a traditional product list, the new catalogue reflects a significant leap forward in how …
There are now only 4 days left to enter The Electrical Industry Awards 2025 – closing date 31st July The Electrical Industry Awards – running for 33 years – showcases the achievements of organisations and individuals within the electrical industry. Becoming a finalist is a great way to boost morale and gain the recognition that …
Counterfeit ATEX-certified equipment is flooding industrial supply chains, putting workers and businesses at serious risk of explosions, injuries — and even death. ATEX certification is essential for explosive environments in Europe, but it is only valid if verified through official channels. Terry McDonald, Technical Sales Manager at Thorne & Derrick International says businesses should take …
Samaritans offer emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, to anyone who is in distress, lonely, struggling to cope, or feeling suicidal. To show our support, NAPIT has been fundraising for the charity throughout this year, as well as marking Samaritans Awareness Day on July 24. To mark …
NICEIC, the UK’s leading certification and training body for the electrical industry, is offering a 10% discount on all virtual and e-learning training courses from now until the end of September. Designed to support professionals at every stage of their careers, NICEIC’s flexible learning options make it easier than ever to upskill around busy work and life …
JTL, a leading training provider for electrical and plumbing apprenticeships across England and Wales, is pleased to invite local employers and prospective apprentices to its upcoming Open Day at the JTL Birmingham Training Centre. The event forms part of JTL’s new nationwide apprentice recruitment campaign, ‘Powering Apprenticeships. Fuelling Your Career’, which aims to encourage school …
Werner, the world’s leading manufacturer of ladders and access equipment, is calling on employers to bolster safety measures at work after new figures revealed 124 people were killed in workplace incidents during 2024/25. Of those, 35 resulted from a fall at height – accounting for more than a quarter of all worker deaths. “Whilst this …
The final electrical substation for Dogger Bank C has been floated out to sea for installation, marking a major milestone in ABB‘s electrical infrastructure delivery for the world’s largest offshore wind farm, which is supporting efforts to decarbonize the UK grid. Located over 130 km off the coast of Yorkshire in the UK, the three-phase …
Leading LED lighting solutions provider LITE is celebrating a major milestone: its team has now amassed over 350 years of combined experience in the industry. This exceptional depth of expertise is central to LITE’s continued success. It enables the company to deliver bold, imaginative, and technically complex lighting projects across the globe – from festive …