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ABB completes critical substation scope for world’s largest offshore wind farm

25 July 2025 by Googler

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 …

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LITE Marks Milestone with 350 Years of Combined Experience

25 July 2025 by Googler

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 …

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WIT 2025: Powered by Tradeswomen, Built for Tradeswomen

25 July 2025 by Googler

On July 4th, nearly 200 tradeswomen gathered in Camden for WIT 2025 (Women Installers Together) — the UK’s only event run by tradeswomen, for tradeswomen. Now an annual highlight in the industry calendar, WIT brings together women from across the skilled trades, supported entirely by our fantastic sponsors. The feedback is in — and aside from a few …

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Baxi backs future talent through a new partnership with World Skills

25 July 2025 by Googler

Baxi has re-enforced its commitment to the next generation of HVAC engineers with a 4-year principal Sponsorship of World Skills UK.  The announcement comes on the heels of World Youth Skills Day on 15th July,  and builds on Baxi’s existing partnership with not-for-profit organisation Primary Engineer to bring STEM into the classroom and inspire the …

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UK’s rooftop solar PV success depends on smarter grid management, says EA Technology

25 July 2025 by Googler

The UK’s new scheme to mandate rooftop solar panels on new homes is a positive development for net zero, but without proper grid monitoring, modelling and investment, it risks technical issues and hampers fair access to clean energy. The Government’s plans to mandate rooftop solar panels for all new-build homes under the upcoming Future Homes …

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FIFA Quality Programme announces Signify as a FIFA Preferred Provider for Floodlights

25 July 2025 by Googler

Signify’s connected sports floodlighting meets the highest quality FIFA standards This recognises Signify as an industry leader in relation to the technical standards for floodlights Signify floodlighting optimizes player, fan, broadcasting and viewer experience at matches and tournaments Signify , the world leader in lighting has been selected as Preferred Provider for floodlights by the …

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Get ‘Gold Card’ status with LCL Awards’ new qualification for experienced domestic electricians

24 July 2025 by Googler

Leading Awarding Organisation, LCL Awards, has launched a new qualification designed to provide experienced domestic electricians with a clear and credible pathway to formal recognition, including ‘Gold Card’ status and entry onto a relevant Competent Persons Scheme (CPS). The Level 3 Award in Electrotechnical Work in Dwellings Experienced Worker Qualification (DEWQ) will shortly be available …

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Baxi Aids Installers’ Transition to Low-Temperature Heating with BPEC Training Course

24 July 2025 by Googler

To help installers adapt to evolving regulations and energy efficiency standards in the UK heating market, Baxi is promoting BPEC’s low temperature heating course. Available now, the course aims to give heating engineers the knowledge needed to work successfully with low-temperature heating systems – an increasingly important capability for installers. Government backing for low-temperature technologies …

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TESP NEWS: Upskilling route for Domestic Electricians in development

24 July 2025 by Googler

Domestic Electricians who have qualified via the Domestic Electrician apprenticeship or Experienced Worker Assessment will soon have a new training route to broaden their skillset and become recognised as an Installation/Maintenance Electrician. The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership (TESP) is currently working with awarding organisations and NET on a process that will involve Domestic Electricians completing a …

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GREEN SKILLS SURGE AS LOW-CARBON TECH REWIRES UK HOMES AND CAREERS

23 July 2025 by Googler

Online searches for heat pump engineer roles have risen 29 per cent in the last year, with thermal insulation engineers up 28 per cent Heat pump installations in UK homes have surged 145 per cent since 2020, driving demand for specialist installers Solar panel coverage has increased by 129 per cent since 2021, creating more …

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Meet Carhartt NexGen Ambassadors: Championing the Future of Electrical Trades

23 July 2025 by Googler

The electrical industry faces a critical skills shortage, with thousands of positions remaining unfilled across the UK. But for every challenge, there are individuals ready to step up and power the future. Carhartt’s NexGen Ambassador campaign wanted to identify two exceptional young electricians who embody the determination, skill and work ethic that defines the trades …

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Vent-Axia Welcomes Awaab’s Law Draft Guidance

23 July 2025 by Googler

Leading British ventilation manufacturer  has welcomed the Government’s recent publication of ‘Awaab’s Law: Draft guidance for social landlords’, following Awaab’s Law being laid out in front of Parliament on 25 June 2025. With phase 1 of the law set to take effect on 27 October 2025, the draft guidance marks a critical step in helping …

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UK Power Networks turning light into insight for brighter future

21 July 2025 by Googler

Solar panels soak up the sun and power thousands of homes, but the scale of the energy they produce has remained hidden behind customers’ smart meters. Now, UK Power Networks is using AI to shine a light on the scale of clean energy generated, for the first time. Every day thousands of homes and businesses …

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LiGHT 25 Returns Bigger and Better Than Ever with Expanded Format, Unmissable Content, and New Technical Zone

21 July 2025 by Googler

LiGHT 25 – the UK’s only trade show dedicated to high-end lighting specification, returns to the Business Design Centre, Islington, London on the 19th and 20th of November 2025, promising its biggest and most inspiring edition yet. Following a record-breaking 2024 event that welcomed over 5,500 visitors, this year’s show continues to evolve with a …

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Electrical Industry Awards 2025 – Less than 2 weeks left to get your entries in!

21 July 2025 by Googler

There are now less two weeks 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 …

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AEMT’s inaugural apprenticeship event celebrates next-gen talent and industry collaboration

21 July 2025 by Googler

A first-of-its-kind event, organised by the Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) in close collaboration with Sulzer, was held at Sulzer’s Birmingham facility and brought together apprentices from across the electromechanical sector for an inspiring day of networking, learning, and hands-on team building. Held at Sulzer’s state-of-the-art facility in Birmingham, the event welcomed apprentices …

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ARISTON BRINGS THERMAL COMFORT TO BARN CONVERSION

21 July 2025 by Googler

After suffering from years of poor heating performance, the owner of a five-bedroom, barn conversation property located in the stunning area of Newquay, Cornwall, decided it was time to switch out their existing heat pump system for a new Ariston NIMBUS Pocket 150 air source heat pump (ASHP). The new ASHP was installed by Ariston …

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Schneider Electric highlights urgent need to maintain critical infrastructure

21 July 2025 by Googler

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, hosted an exclusive event at Tottenham Hotspur’s stadium. The site, where Schneider Electric’s technology is crucial for smart energy management and energy efficiency, played host to over 130 Schneider Electric customers. One of the highlights of the day was a panel discussion …

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Have your say: How big an impact will AI have on the construction industry?

18 July 2025 by Googler

The NBS Digital Construction Survey is now open – share your views on the future of digital transformation in the built environment. This year’s survey focuses on understanding how to create a safer, more sustainable, and digitally advanced construction industry. NBS, powered by Hubexo, has launched its Digital Construction Survey, now in its 13th year, …

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InstaVolt launches summer offer at West Country charging hub ahead of busy school holidays

18 July 2025 by Googler

Leading EV charging network InstaVolt is expanding their Summer Special promotion to its Bodmin charging hub just in time for the busy school holidays. EV drivers stopping off at Bodmin Retail Park can now benefit from reduced charging costs, with new summer rates available 24/7 until 31 August 2025: £0.50 per kWh via the InstaVolt …

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Hot Water Association launches ‘Connected Homes – Banking Energy with Hot Water Storage’ paper during Net Zero Week 2025

18 July 2025 by Googler

The Hot Water Association (HWA) has launched its new paper, ‘Connected Homes – Banking Energy with Hot Water Storage’, highlighting the vital but often overlooked role of hot water storage in delivering the UK’s net zero ambitions.  The event, held at the historic One Great George Street, Westminster, as part of Net Zero Week 2025, …

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ECA influences electrical safety guidance launched across the UK

18 July 2025 by Googler

ECA Members (Electrical Contractors’ Association) have been instrumental in new guidance that has been published by the Energy Networks Association (ENA), about how to ensure safety with secondary low-voltage electrical supplies. This could play a major role in applications for life safety services and the roll-out of electrification such as electric vehicle charging. Buildings such …

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Industry and trades unite at record-breaking InstallerSHOW 2025

17 July 2025 by Googler

31,000 installers, specifiers and decision-makers from across the heat, water, air, energy and build environment sectors attend record-breaking event More than 100 technical sessions delivering hundreds of CPD hours Full-scale smart retrofit build, The HAUS, steals the show InstallerSHOW 2026 gears up to host pivotal World Plumbing Conference InstallerSHOW 2025 turned Birmingham’s NEC into the …

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Which? Trusted Traders launches partnership with Access Training to help combat skills shortage in trade sector

17 July 2025 by Googler

Which? Trusted Traders has launched an innovative new scheme to combat the trade sector skills shortage that threatens the UK’s ambitious house-building targets. The partnership with Access Training will offer vital placements to newly-qualified tradespeople – helping them gain the real-world experience that can be a barrier to entering the workforce. Through the partnership, Access …

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