An engaging animation by the Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forumhas proved such a success that it has been adapted and released by other major organisations across the UK and Europe. The short open source film, entitled In This Together, offers clear and practical advice to contractors and occupiers undertaking essential domestic work. Following its release…
Tradespeople possess vital sets of skills that will always be in demand. Buildings go wrong and need tradespeople to fix them. People have big ideas and need tradespeople to help bring them to life. Therefore, as a tradesperson, your biggest concern is that your potential customer is finding your company first. That’s why Shake and…
Selco Builders Warehouse will mark its 125th anniversary by making a £500,000 investment in the development of its branch colleagues later in 2020. The leading builders merchant is inviting people working across its 68 branches to enhance their careers through its ‘Rising Stars’ initiative. To mark its landmark anniversary, Selco is hoping to have 125…
Lockdown has proved to be a very difficult time for the electrical industry, with many contractors on furlough and some wholesalers closing their doors to trade. But with positive movement within the industry in recent weeks, Red Arrow have been working on an initiative to fundraise for charity. Donating profits from the proceeds to a…
Nearly half (49%) of van drivers don’t buy their insurance until up to week before their renewal is due. Almost one in five (19%) do this because they believe the date doesn’t affect the price. During lockdown, van drivers have been shopping around for their insurance earlier, which certainly pays thanks to the savings on…
Toolstation has launched an initiative to help provide support to the mental health and wellbeing needs of those working in the trade. Working together with the mental health anti-stigma campaign, Time to Change, ‘Head First’ will encourage the trade to be more open in talking about their own mental health and supportive of others who…
‘Keep Indoor Places Well Ventilated’– This is one of the key principles cited in the UK Government’s COVID-19 return to work strategy1published on 11 May 2020. The strategy also states‘Evidence suggests that the virus is less likely to be passed on in well-ventilated buildings and outdoors’and advises to ‘Use external extractor fans to keep spaces…
Selco Builders Warehouse has revealed the second phase of its reopening process, meaning all 68 branches will be open in some form by next week. Selco reopened 42 of its branches to support the delivery of online orders – through Click & Collect from branch car parks and Click & Deliver – last week. This…
The Electrical Industries Charity have always championed positive mental health in both your work and home life. It is more vital than ever to create and try to maintain a positive mindset and be vigilant for signs of ill mental health in others. The Electrical Industries Charity is excited to promote the theme for this…
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Fund (WEEE Fund) has announced its “WEEE Support Grants and Loans Package” to support waste electrical and lamp recyclers during the coronavirus crisis. With many household waste recycling centres closed and other waste electrical collections reduced, the flow of electricals and lamps for recycling has significantly reduced. The new…