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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 …
Like & share this news article: Promotional Features Posted by: electime 4th September 2026 Electrical contractors play a huge role in preventing fire risks on every job. This depends not only on doing a high-quality installation but also on making the right decisions before, during, and after the work is completed. Following safety …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: user_amy 4th September 2026 Katie White OBE MP, Minister of State (Minister for Climate Transition), visited the Sheffield assembly operation supporting British solar company UKSOL’s Plug-In Solar Pro range as businesses prepared for the opening of Great Britain’s new plug-in solar market. During the …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: electime 4th September 2026 WATT’s CURRENT with NAPIT podcast is back with a brand-new series which will kick off today, September 3rd, with a new episode released every other Wednesday through to the end of the year. Hosted by NAPIT Technical Commercial Manager Steve …
Like & share this news article: Promotional Features Posted by: electime 2nd September 2026 A product can leave a warehouse in perfect condition and still encounter plenty of challenges before reaching the customer. Parcels may pass through sorting centres, conveyor systems and multiple vehicles, with repeated handling along the way. Businesses cannot control …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: electime 2nd September 2026 A Sussex power worker took to the skies in her latest daring charity challenge for sick children. Sarah Ramshaw, from Worthing, was strapped on top of a plane at Headcorn Aerodrome, in Kent, for a wing walk, raising more than …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: electime 2nd September 2026 The Specialist Electrical Group Ltd (SEG) has renewed its partnership with St Albans City Football Club for the 2026/27 season, continuing the company’s sponsorship of the York Road Stand at Clarence Park. SEG is a St Albans business. Its head …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: electime 2nd September 2026 Paul Evans and Emre Yilmaz Private investor Emre Yilmaz has acquired PASSfm, an established electrical contractor based in Newton Aycliffe, for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition sees Yilmaz take over the business from owner Paul Evans, who is retiring after …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: electime 2nd September 2026 Growing fire safety leader Fire Aware says the only way to achieve cultural change is for organisations large and small to recognise that the public are relying on their moral approach for their safety. Gavin Skelly Fire Aware CEO Gavin …
Like & share this news article: Electrical Projects News Posted by: electime 2nd September 2026 The Technical Department (TTD) has completed the design and installation of the electrical infrastructure for a new t structure at The Lanesborough Hotel in London, working alongside lead creative production company and principal contractor Solid Collective. Designed to …
Like & share this news article: Electrical Projects News Posted by: electime 1st September 2026 Lucent Lighting has supplied a selection of architectural luminaires for the SKIMS UK flagship on Regent Street, supporting the lighting scheme specified by New York-based HLB Lighting Design. Located on one of London’s best-known retail destinations, the flagship …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: electime 1st September 2026 City Electrical Factors (CEF) customers, teams and suppliers have donated nearly 30 tonnes of essential goods to food banks across the UK, as part of the electrical wholesaler’s 75th anniversary celebrations. The nationwide community food drive saw CEF branches and …
Like & share this news article: Electrical Projects Posted by: electime 1st September 2026 Thorn and Zumtobel, lighting brands of the Zumtobel Group, have delivered a comprehensive lighting scheme across the evolving Coláiste na Mí Education Campus. Supporting a multi-phase development, the solution combines performance, efficiency and design flexibility to enhance learning environments, …