MENA solar manufacturing – potential alternative to Chinese dominance
Planned PV production in the Middle East is expected to serve export markets and regional installations Read More at ESI Africa
Africa: Demand up for solar coupled with energy storage systems
These systems are becoming increasingly accessible, especially in developing regions with limited grid infrastructure Read More at ESI Africa
NAPIT Celebrates ‘Give to Gain’ This International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on March 8th. The day marks a call to action for advancing gender equality. This year, the theme is ‘Give to Gain’, which emphasises the power of reciprocity and support. This awareness day is key to inspiring and empowering women and young girls. Significant barriers to gender equality remain, …
SELECT encourages more women to follow in the footsteps of Scottish skills champion Ellis and choose the electrotechnical industry as a rewarding career
Ellis Stevenson, left, won gold at SkillELECTRIC in December As International Women’s Day (March 8) approaches, Scotland’s largest construction trade association has encouraged more young women to follow in the footsteps of the country’s latest superstar sparky and choose the electrotechnical industry as a lucrative career path. Campaigning trade body SELECT says females looking to …
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Consumer Confidence Rises in February
Consumer confidence increased by 2.2 points in February to 91.2, up from an upwardly revised 89.0 in January, according to The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index. The Present Situation Index, based on consumers’ assessment of current business and labor market conditions, decreased to 120.0 in February, down 1.8 points from January. The Expectations Index, based …
Illinois Celebrates Strong Early Start for PaintCare Recycling Program
Paint industry leaders and elected officials gathered at the Illinois State Capital to discuss the early progress of the new architectural paint recycling program, operated by PaintCare. PaintCare estimates the new program will manage nearly one million gallons of leftover paint in its first year. The program has already signed with 345 partners, including primarily paint …
🖌️ Independent Home Improvement Retailers Seeing Higher Sales Growth, Sluggish Transaction Counts
Looking at how fellow independent home improvement operations are performing throughout the year gives retailers in the channel a benchmark to make improvements to their own operations. Since 2022, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has partnered with The Farnsworth Group to produce the Independent Retailer Index, which tracks key performance metrics quarterly. …
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Electrical Safety Roundtable Gives Cautious Welcome to Plans to Introduce Tenant Satisfaction Measures for Electrical Safety
The Regulator of Social Housing’s plans to introduce Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSM) on electrical safety have been given a cautious welcome by the Electrical Safety Roundtable (ESR). The ESR is a cross-industry body with over a decade promoting electrical safety in the home, social housing and workplace. The Regulator has asked stakeholders if they agree …
CCOHS: Occupations and Workplaces
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) promotes a safe and healthy working environment by providing occupational health and safety information and advice. Source: https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/occup_workplace.
Understanding Modern Garage Doors and Why They Matter
Table of Contents Toggle The Importance of Choosing the Right Garage Door Planning for Proper Garage Door Installation Common Problems That Lead to Garage Door Repairs Looking at Garage Doors for Sale The Appeal of Wooden Garage Doors Aluminium Garage Doors for a Clean and Modern Look Safety and Everyday Use Adding Value to Your …
Battery technology: The numbers behind the IEA’s growth forecast in Africa
Cheaper batteries do not just complement solar energy, they unlock its full potential Read More at ESI Africa
Cabot Announces 2026 Color of the Year
Exterior stain brand, Cabot, recently announced Acorn as its 2026 color of the year. “Acorn reflects wood in its most natural state,” says Sue Kim, Cabot’s director of color marketing. “Its earthy brown tone offers a rich look in both sunlit and shaded outdoor settings. Designed to be both durable and refined, Acorn highlights wood’s …
Hospitals Can Cut Energy Use, Carbon and Costs Fastest Through Digital Retrofits, New Schneider Electric Research Reveals
Digital retrofits can reduce total hospital energy consumption by up to 18%, delivering one of the largest efficiency gains for healthcare facilities. This finding is from a new study “Healing Healthcare Infrastructure: How Retrofits Impact Energy, Carbon and Cost,” by Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, and developed in collaboration with JLL. Unlike conventional commercial …
Cabling choice should meet and exceed minimum safety needs, says AEI Cables
The choice of cabling to ensure safety in new modern buildings needs to meet and even exceed legislation and guidance where there may be high risk to people and property, says AEI Cables. A number of pieces of legislation have been introduced recently which make demands on electrical and fire safety including the Building Safety …
Pitching projects at Africa’s Green Economy Summit
The Pitch Stages are curated platforms where investment-ready green businesses present directly to funders actively seeking scalable climate solutions Read More at ESI Africa
CCOHS: Who Pays for PPE?
What is the legal requirement when workers must use PPE? All jurisdictions in Canada have the requirement for workers to use personal protective equipment (PPE). Source: https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/prevention/ppe/who_pays.html.
Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG): An Overview
Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG): An Overview Updated This updated course provides an overview of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Act and Regulations. It reflects the most recent regulatory amendments in (SOR/2023-155) and (SOR/2023-206) published in the Canada Gazette, and other significant content updates. Source: https://www.ccohs.ca/products/courses/tdg/tdg_overview.
ECI Software Solutions Acquires Drypowder
ECI Software Solutions, Inc., announced it has acquired Drypowder, a financial technology company focused on modernizing accounts receivable, billing and digital payments for the building materials and construction industries. “Across the industries we serve, accounts receivable is often manual and disconnected from the systems teams rely on every day,” says Andres Ricaurte, president, payments at …
U.S. Retail Sales Up in October 2025, Building Materials Sector Sees Decline
The U.S. Census Bureau recently released retail sales data for October 2025, noting a 2.2% increase in overall retail sales from October 2024. Thirteen states and the District of Columbia had positive and significant year-over-year changes in October, with New York seeing the most significant increase in retail sales at 6.1% and Vermont seeing the …
NAPIT Welcomes Andrew Parkin as Certification and Standards Director
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: electime 2nd March 2026 Andrew Parkin has joined NAPIT as Certification and Standards Director. Andrew joins NAPIT from his role as Technical Development Director at fellow Phenna Group company, Elmhurst Energy. His vast experience in this technical role within the building certification and energy …
Roof Care and Local Roofing Help
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