Earth Overshoot Day marks the date in the year by when humanity will have consumed more from the planet, including food, fibres, timber, and absorption capacity for carbon dioxide from fossil fuel burning than the planet’s ecosystems can renew in the entire year. Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation,…
The iconic heavy metal band Iron Maiden is packing arenas and wowing head-banging crowds with its spectacular Legacy of the Beast European tour. Helping to bring its richly-designed stage show to life is entertainment lighting from Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting. The company’s Philips Vari-Lite VL6000 beams provide both the heavy-duty punch and the subtlety required…
Hamilton Litestat, which this year is celebrating 50 years since the company’s incorporation, sadly announces the death of its founder, Rod Hamilton at the age of 90, following a stroke. Rod started as a commission agent selling electric shavers, smoothing irons and electric fires. A request to try selling a new piece of technology called…
Premier Training Academy are proud to announce the launch of their satellite training locations for the new 18th Edition training course (City and Guilds 2382-18). The three-day course will be taking place across the country at 26 locations, with more to be released in the upcoming weeks. The course will demonstrate how to effectively interpret…
The Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) is looking for real-life heroes to help keep dreams alive by providing practical support or by signing up to the Charity’s very own powerLottery. Every year EIC makes dreams come true through its Practical Participation Programme (PPP) that harnesses your specialist skills in terms of time, equipment and materials –…
With a glorious skyline that can be seen for miles, the ‘city of lights’, Las Vegas is one of the most instantly recognisable places in the world. Renowned for its casinos, landmarks and bright lights, one of the city’s most iconic venues, Bally’s Hotel & Casino, recently had a re-vamp as leading LED lighting and…
Cabling leader AEI Cables is taking fire performance to new levels with its Total Fire Solutions range of products for the built environment. The development of its Firetec range of cables using the very latest in technology and science offers enhanced fire performance cabling, accessories and technical support from one source ensuring critical fire-safety circuits…
Van drivers have been warned to take more care on the roads amid concerns their bad driving could be bad for business. Experts at one of the UK’s leading suppliers of vans to tradesmen and women LeaseVan.co.uk say poor van driving could be enough to put people off dealing with a company. They warned customers…
Fitting tools and equipment into the back of a van can be challenging but now tradesmen and women are being offered ten top tips for a perfectly packed vehicle. Experts from LeaseVan.co.uk spoke to drivers about how to get the most out of their vans when transporting bulky equipment to and from job and came…
Almost nine in 10 (89 per cent) local authorities are not monitoring if their supply chain is getting paid within 30 days for construction work, according to data obtained by ECA and BESA. The freedom of information request also revealed almost half (49 per cent) of local authorities do not have, or don’t know whether…