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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
NICEIC, the UK’s leading certification and training body for the electrical industry, was delighted to join the global celebration of World Youth Skills Day, which recognises the transformative power of skills in shaping futures, building confidence, and opening doors to lifelong opportunities. With this year’s theme being “Skills Change Lives” NICEIC was pleased to highlight the integral …
Time is running out to enter The Electrical Industry Awards 2025 Are you an electrical manufacturer with a innovative new product to shout about? Are you a small, medium or large electrical contracting company looking to celebrate your recent achievements? Have you been involved in a groundbreaking electrical installation? The Electrical Industry Awards – now …
Partnership brings The Charge Scheme salary sacrifice solution to Allstar’s 50,000+ business customers Together, The Electric Car Scheme and Allstar are expanding access to salary sacrifice electric vehicle (EV) charging. Joint solution is now available to Allstar’s extensive business customer base operating company cars. Employees can save £300-1,000 per year on charging their EV for …
The latest insight into the UK smart home sector is now available, as CEDIA, the association for smart home professionals, unveils its 2025 Professional Smart Home Market Analysis for the UK. Combining survey data with real-world sales input, the 2025 report provides a positive outlook of the UK smart home market and explores evolving industry …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: electime 15th July 2025 World Youth Skills Day, celebrated annually on July 15th, empowers young people with the skills they need to step into employment. At NAPIT, we aim to give young people a ‘foundation for success’ so they can thrive at every step …
Leading mechanical and electrical engineering firm, Salko UK, has successfully completed a full scope of complex mechanical and electrical works at Woodsmith Mine – Europe’s deepest mineshaft. The Yorkshire-based specialist was appointed to deliver full mechanical and electrical installation packages over a five-year contract, including work on both above-ground and deep sub-surface infrastructure. Salko UK …
The success of the government’s vision for a clean energy future hinges on its ability to address the growing skills gap, according to engineering consultancy Egis in the UK. This follows the news that ‘shovel-ready’ wind and solar farms will be prioritised for grid connections, a move that replaces the longstanding first-come, first-served approach, which …
Three-fifths of households (60 per cent) say they can’t afford to make home improvements that would help them reduce their energy bills Nearly seven million households (24 per cent) are unaware of government grants that fund energy-saving upgrades for eligible households Half of households (52 per cent) would apply for a government-backed grant if they …
The state of UK tradespeople’s vans has been revealed by storage brand BUNKER – with 77 per cent even admitting that their messy vans affect their mental state. More than half of tradespeople in the UK describe their van as being messy and over a third wish they could get their vans more organised. Almost …
Evolt Charging, part of SWARCO Smart Charging, the UK’s leading electric vehicle (EV) charging business, is supporting, Cadw the Welsh Government’s historic environment service, to deliver fast and reliable EV charging to heritage sites across Wales that are now live and ready for public use, as well as helping to electrify Cadw’s own fleet of …
NICEIC’s ‘Find a Trusted Tradesperson’ tool receives a major upgrade, enhancing both functionality and user experience. New platform delivers job leads directly to NICEIC-certified businesses, helping them grow with relevant, local opportunities – completely free of charge. Automated features allow householders to submit job details and receive quotes seamlessly, making it easier than ever to …
TrustMark, the UK’s only Government-Endorsed Quality Scheme for work carried out in and around the home, is proud to announce the addition of The Electric Vehicle Consumer Code for Home Chargepoints (EVCC) as its latest Scheme Provider. With this new partnership, TrustMark now collaborates with 42 Scheme Providers to raise standards and enhance consumer protection across …
An Electric Vehicle (EV) charging site has marked an impressive clean air milestone this Net Zero Week as it delivers more than 1 million emission-free miles for EV drivers. InstaVolt, the UK’s largest ultra-rapid EV charging network, has announced that its flagship Winchester Superhub has delivered an incredible 1,083,550 emission-free miles – equivalent to removing …
LCL Awards, one of the UK’s leading certification bodies for the building services engineering sector, hosted its second annual awards ceremony on 26th June 2025, honouring the outstanding contributions and achievements of its approved centres and learners across the UK. ‘LCL-The Awards’ was held at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole following the InstallerSHOW at the NEC …