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City Plumbing has launched ElecStore, a dedicated electrical brand available at its branches nationwide. Developed in response to the changing needs of today’s tradespeople, ElecStore offers over 12,000 electrical products plus in-branch expert advice to help multi-skilled trades work more efficiently. As part of the launch, 35 ElecStore dedicated electrical trade counters have also opened …

Instrotech, a leading supplier of test equipment, is rolling out a series of competitions in 2025 to celebrate over 40 years of providing the very best equipment, coupled with exceptional customer support. The company is running a series of seasonal prize draw competitions throughout 2025, giving entrants more chances to win incredible test equipment prizes. …

Have you employed an apprentice in the last two years? Please take part in our research to understand more about how you set charge-out rates for your apprentice and the factors which influence this. The rate at which apprentices are charged out at greatly affects the return on investment they provide, as shown in the …

Like & share this news article: News   Posted by: electime      6th June 2025 Heat Saviour™ cuts heat pump installation time, disruption and labour costs by 20 per cent Reduces glycol use by 80 per cent, lowering the impact on the environment Contains a built-in backup heating element – controlled remotely to avoid downtime …

A team of enthusiastic employees from a Bolsover-based company at the forefront of developing green skills and compliance, led a successful sponsored walk on the newly waymarked Bolsover Loop on Friday, May 23. The sponsored walk raised money for mental health charity Samaritans, while celebrating the opening of the newly waymarked route through the stunning …

State-of-the-art screenless, buttonless, discreet device design 7kW eco-smart charging managed exclusively via the myenergi app Out-of-the-box energy tariff integration for cheaper, greener EV charging Tap-to-charge functionality offers secure access for up to 126 unique users Rapid installation and commissioning with step-by-step commissioning app British smart home energy technology manufacturer myenergi has unveiled its next-generation zappi …

Through the Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) Scheme, installers who fit a Grant Aerona or Aerona 290 air source heat pump with an Aerona Smart Controller, which have been recognised as an ECO4 Substantial Innovation Measure by OFGEM, can now access a 45 per cent innovation measure uplift. Through the Government’s ECO4 Scheme, funding is provided …

Toolstation, official sponsors of popular radio show Hawksbee & Jacobs, have partnered with talkSPORT, Macmillan Cancer Support and Greene King to host a special one-off event in front of a live audience on Friday 6th June, aiming to encourage more open conversations around men’s health. Popular presenters Paul Hawksbee and Andy Jacobs will swap their …

In just 2 weeks’ time over 20,000 students from across the UK will attend the UK’s largest celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) for young people – the popular Big Bang Fair. From coding robots and playing drone football, to exploring how AI is used in dementia research and escape room style challenges on energy …

Swiss telecom service provider converts unused satellite dishes into ‘solar dishes’, powering the data centre’s rising energy needs, together with hydropower DC-optimized solar inverter solution key to overcoming the complex challenge of installing solar panels on satellite dishes See video for more details on the installation CKW, a leading Swiss provider of integrated energy and …

Scotland needs double the existing number of qualified electricians if it hopes to make a successful transition to net zero, one of the country’s foremost construction experts has claimed. Professor Sean Smith says more recruitment is needed to keep pace with the growth in the renewables sector – and that there is an unprecedented pathway …

The Electrical Industry Awards have extended their early bird registration rate of £30 until 13th June—giving entrants extra time to secure the discounted fee before it rises to £50 ahead of the final entry deadline on 27th June. Now celebrating its 33rd year, the Electrical Industry Awards are the ultimate showcase for the brightest stars, …

11 June 2025 |  9am – 5pm BST | Sulzer, Birmingham, UK   Develop Skills. Build Confidence. Shape the Future. The Association of Electrical & Mechanical Trades (AEMT) is proud to present Apprentice Day 2025, hosted by industry leader Sulzer at their facility in Birmingham. This one-of-a-kind event brings together apprentices from across the electro-mechanical …

New regulations that will require online marketplaces to finance recycling of electrical waste were published yesterday.  The new waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) regulations laid before parliament close a crucial loophole that has allowed non-compliant product to be sold via online marketplaces. Commenting on the news, Recolight CEO Nigel Harvey said “For over a …

Lyrical Communications (part of Nineteen Group), organiser of InstallerSHOW, has announced a partnership deal which really packs a punch. Lewis Williams, reigning Commonwealth Games heavyweight gold medallist and one of the hottest up-and-coming properties in British professional boxing, has joined the InstallerSHOW stable ahead of the 2025 event. Lewis is signed to Queensbury Promotions, home …

Research from The Dad Shift shows just 3 per cent of UK’s investment in parental leave supports active fathers On The Tools has joined forces with campaigning group The Dad Shift to support the UK’s first-ever Dad Strike, encouraging fathers in the industry to down tools early on June 11th, spend time with their families, …

Like & share this news article: News   Posted by: electime      3rd June 2025 InstaVolt, the UK’s leading ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging network, has been awarded a gold medal for its commitment to health and safety for a fifth year running. This medal awarded by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents …

The Lighthouse Charity provides holistic support to our UK and Ireland construction community on all aspects of emotional, physical and financial wellbeing. And every day of the week, the charity’s call handlers respond to people reaching out for help through their 24/7 helpline and live web chat service. Ewan Paton, Helpline Supervisor, recently became the face of the charity’s …

Innovative funded model for decentralised ambient ground-source heat network reduces capital investment for developers Energetics, part of the Last Mile group of multi-utility infrastructure companies, announced it has completed and energised a low-carbon ground source heat network at a residential development in Barnton, near Edinburgh. The Avenue, Barnton, consists of 48 luxury homes designed for …

One in five landlords (21 per cent) are unaware that not having a valid EICR could result in a fine Eight per cent of landlords admit they either do not currently have a valid EICR in place or are not sure if their report is valid Only one in 10 landlords across the UK (10 …