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Like & share this news article: Opinion Posted by: electime 5th October 2026 Marshall-Tufflex has welcomed the publication of a new industry guidance document from BEAMA designed to help improve the safety, design, installation and inspection of cable management systems in buildings. The new publication, Prevention of Premature Collapse: A Guide to the …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: electime 1st October 2026 Neil Claxton, a hardworking electrician from Ayr, Scotland, has been crowned Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2026, taking home the coveted title and a £20,000 prize bundle. Neil impressed the judging panel with his commitment to the highest standards of work and …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: electime 1st October 2026 Steven Devine, Electrical Installation Safety Manager at Electrical Safety First, recently joined The Electrical Times Podcast to discuss the latest amendments to the wiring regulations, and what they mean for contractors working with an increasingly complex energy system. Watch via …
Like & share this news article: Podcast Posted by: electime 1st October 2026 Steven Devine, Electrical Installation Safety Manager at Electrical Safety First, recently joined The Electrical Times Podcast to discuss the latest amendments to the wiring regulations, and what they mean for contractors working with an increasingly complex energy system. Watch via …
Like & share this news article: Featured Products Posted by: electime 1st October 2026 For engineers, electricians, mechanics and technicians, cutting hard wire is an everyday task. Whether working with spring steel, electrical cable or specialist wire in industrial applications, repeated cutting can quickly lead to hand fatigue, reduced precision and lower productivity. …
Like & share this news article: Featured Products Posted by: electime 1st October 2026 Unicrimp, a Scolmore Group company, is now a distributor of the Molyslip Metal Cutting Compound – a high-performance soft paste that complements Unicrimp’s Q-Crimp range. Fortified with MoS2, the compound has been developed to deliver excellent lubricity and cutting …
Like & share this news article: Featured Products Posted by: electime 1st October 2026 The Infinity COB LED Strip, from Ovia – part of the Scolmore Group – is designed to deliver smooth, dotless illumination for residential and commercial applications. Created to meet growing demand for discreet architectural lighting, the strip provides consistent …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: user_amy 29th September 2026 Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, has been awarded an EcoVadis Platinum medal with an overall score of 88 out of 100, its highest score to date. Signify also received 100 out of 100 in the Environment theme. …
Like & share this news article: Awards News Posted by: user_amy 28th September 2026 We are delighted to announce the shortlist for the Electrical Industry Awards 2026. Finalists and winners will be announced in a virtual awards ceremony on Thursday, 29th October. Tune in to our website – www.electricaltimes.co.uk. To receive your shortlisted …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: electime 24th September 2026 Ahead of the Autumn Budget on 28 October 2026, the Association of Manufacturers and suppliers of Power systems (AMPS) has set out four areas where it wants government action to support reindustrialisation. AMPS welcomes Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s promise to …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: user_amy 23rd September 2026 How do you light one of England’s largest Passivhaus school developments while keeping installation simple, energy use low and the architecture clean? At Lyde Green in South Gloucestershire, two new schools have been brought together within one highly sustainable development …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: user_amy 21st September 2026 Cross Rental Services has announced a planned leadership transition that sees UK MD Matt Parker stepping into the CEO role, alongside the appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer, as the business enters its next phase of growth. The leadership changes took effect on 28 August 2026 and are designed to …
Like & share this news article: Featured Products Posted by: electime 18th September 2026 Buildings are more connected than ever, but Mymesh is challenging the industry to look beyond the number of connected devices and ask a more important question: is the building actually becoming more intelligent? At the Smart Buildings Show 2026, …
Like & share this news article: Featured Products Posted by: electime 18th September 2026 Ask most electrical firms how they’d answer a client who wants evidence of a specific install—what was done, when, by whom, to what standard—and the honest answer is: it depends how far back you’re asking. Recent work, an easier …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: electime 17th September 2026 Paul Collins NICEIC, the UK’s leading certification body for the electrical contracting industry, has announced the schedule for the autumn/winter 2026 series of its CPD-accredited webinar, The Wire. The Wire helps NICEIC-certified businesses stay informed on industry trends, technical developments, …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: user_amy 17th September 2026 With the housing market subdued and buyers waiting on the autumn Budget for economic news, more homeowners are choosing to improve the homes they already have, with DIY demand due to peak to unprecedented levels over the October half term, …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: user_amy 16th September 2026 Set within the beautifully restored Grade II-listed Whiteley building, Third Space, The Whiteley transforms three historic floors into a luxury health club in the heart of west London. Part of Third Space’s collection of luxury health clubs across London, The …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: user_amy 11th September 2026 Equation Lighting has been part of the striking reimagination of one of the original buildings that make up Canary Wharf. In an extensive refurbishment project, 30 South Colonnade has been transformed with person-centric design, keeping wellbeing and sustainability at the …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: user_amy 7th September 2026 The UK Government’s review of the cost of public Electric Vehicle (EV) charging will report in the autumn. If they can’t have a home charger, EV drivers – and petrol and diesel drivers thinking of switching to electric – face …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: user_amy 7th September 2026 char.gy, the on-street EV charging specialist and one of only a handful of UK charge point operators to hold B Corporation certification, has published its second annual Impact Report, showing that it expanded its live network by 28% during the …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: user_amy 7th September 2026 For 70 years the Lighthouse Charity has been delivering life changing and life saving support to the construction community, but they are now facing one of the toughest years in their history as demand for their services reaches record levels. …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: electime 7th September 2026 Grant UK is opening the doors of its purpose-built heat pump training facility at its Training Academy in Swindon, Wiltshire, and welcoming homeowners to attend ‘Visit a Grant Heat Pump’ workshops in partnership with Nesta. Homeowners will be able to …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: user_amy 4th September 2026 Rising costs are putting the most mental strain on tradespeople across the UK, with almost four in 10 (38%) saying they cause high pressure, according to new research. The data from Tradesman Saver which forms part of its new Trade Wellbeing …
Like & share this news article: Electrical Projects News Posted by: electime 4th September 2026 A popular airport hotel undergoing extensive remodelling has become one of the first in the country to install new, fully-recyclable electrical enclosures. The 75-bedroom Premier Inn, Leeds Bradford Airport hotel, owned by hospitality giant Whitbread, is set to …