New RICS figures reveal that the UK construction industry could lose almost 200,000 EU workers post-Brexit should Britain lose access to the single market, putting some of the country’s biggest infrastructure and construction projects under […]
The latest offering in the H2 range is the H2 Pro 550. If you’re looking for flexibility, this is the powerful LED downlight that gives you more choice and more control. The unit is mains […]
Upgrading incorrectly specified appliances is the key to reducing fuel poverty in electrically heated homes, not connecting properties to the gas grid. In its report published in January, the Energy & Utilities Alliance (EUA) claims connecting homes […]
CEF LIVE returns to Birmingham’s NEC Arena on Thursday and Friday, June 8 and 9, 2017. Hosted by CEF, a UK supplier of electrical products and services, this year’s event runs will feature industry brands, […]
The electrical contracting market was worth just over £20bn in 2016, according to estimates by market research firm AMA Research. The value of the market grew strongly from 2014 to 2015 in line with the […]
Following news that the construction sector has recovered to pre 2008 levels in some regions of the UK, ECIC, the specialist insurer for contracting sector is urging electrical contractors to be aware of their responsibilities […]
It goes without saying that for many contractors, speed and ease of installation is often a primary factor when selecting light fittings. In essence, the faster the fittings can be installed, the more installations can […]
Construction apprenticeship starts are at a record high, according to figures released by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) during National Apprenticeship Week (6-10 March). Almost 25,000 people started a construction apprenticeship in 2015/16 across […]
Which alarm sensor goes where? Fire alarms have different sensors to detect different fire types. Some alarm sensors react to heat and some to the physical smoke created by a fire. By fitting the right […]
Leading housebuilder Redrow’s latest research surveys 2,000 parents and school age children and 147 of their own apprentices, throwing into sharp relief a lack of adequate advice on construction careers and apprenticeships in schools. Misperceptions […]