Home security expert, ERA, is supporting the local Midlands Air Ambulance Charity throughout 2018, as its chosen charity. Throughout the year, a variety of activities, run by ERA’s workforce, will take place in order to raise as much money possible. The fundraising kicks off with a Valentine’s raffle, with much more to come. Corporate partnerships…
TOA Corporation UK, global manufacturer of cutting edge commercial audio and security equipment, has announced the introduction of a new series of free to attend training courses for 2018. The three new courses are open to all those interested in acquiring the latest skills and knowledge regarding the specification and installation of audio systems. In…
As one of the biggest electronic retailers, Maplin is looking to find a buyer to save 3,000 people from losing their jobs. Maplin was founded in 1972 and has more than 200 stores that could be shutting their doors. The retailer got into trouble when insurers withdrew credit cover having heard of falling profits. This…
J S Wright, a leading mechanical and electrical services specialist, has launched a training programme to help its apprentices fast-track their way up the career ladder. Complimenting existing academic and work-based college courses, the J S Wright Experience will provide the company’s technical trainees with the all-round knowledge and skills to become high-flying corporate engineers….
VINCI Energies UK & ROI has strengthened its electrical infrastructure offer with the acquisition of Leicester-headquartered Kelvin Power. The electrical, automation and ICT engineering services provider said the acquisition, finalised on 2nd February, enhances the services offered by VINCI Energies UK & ROI through its HV electrical engineering brand Omexom. Omexom provides generation, transmission, transformation…
ONS figures published today show that construction output fell by 0.7% in the fourth quarter of 2017. This was revised up from the preliminary estimate of -1.0% published last month, but marked the third straight quarter of decline. Rebecca Larkin, Senior Economist at the Construction Products Association, commented: “Overall growth in construction activity slowed significantly…
NAPIT is reinforcing the use of Competent Person Schemes by insisting that homeowners avoid fraudulent tradespeople by ensuring they employ a ‘Registered’ person. NAPIT, which has over 25 years’ experience and 10,000 companies registered across the electrical, heating, plumbing, ventilation, microgeneration and building fabric sectors, made the announcement after an investigation by the BBC’s Inside…
The BRE has launched the Centre for Smart Homes and Buildings (CSHB) to improve the use of smart products and services within the built environment. The body will use the “collaborative hub” for industry, academia and the government while working with a range of partners, including EDF, BT and Telefonica. According to the BRE, smart…
The construction industry is bracing itself as the demise of Carillion and falls in public housing repair work, despite urgent work needed post-Grenfell, are expected to hit the industry in 2018. Growth is expected to remain flat – at best – according to the Construction Products Association’s forecasts. Infrastructure remains the main bright spot for…
The Golf Challenge, organised by Andy Shearlaw & Tom Martin of Bancroft, is quickly becoming one of the most sought after charitable events in the industry. Following the success of an event in 2017 in which they raised £40,000, Bancroft held its annual charity golf day on Friday 22nd September in support of The Dream…