A contractor tax specialist has voiced its support of The SNP’s Chris Stephen’s argument that the Workers Bill should be consulted to ensure Carillion’s subcontractors are paid any outstanding amounts they are owed. Since its failure earlier this month, it is thought that up to 30,000 subcontractors and independent contractors directly and indirectly engaged by…
The National Federation of Builders (NFB) and other trade federations with members most likely to be affected by the collapse of Carillion continue their push for action on retentions. The SEC Group, The Electrical Contractors Association, Building Engineering Services Association, British Constructional Steelwork Association, Lift and Escalator Industry Association, National Association of Shopfitters, Scottish Building…
Seaward is saddened to announce that its founder and former owner Rod Taylor has died at the age of 66. Mr Taylor was MD of the Seaward Group of companies, which includes Seaward Electronic, Clare Instruments, Cropico and Rigel Medical until its sale in June 2015. Current managing director Andrew Upton said: “Rod was well-loved…
Harvard Technology has announced investment from ECI Partners and serial investor Brian Davidson, who has a proven track record of leading companies that can deliver significant growth. Mr. Davidson, the former chief executive and chairman of the UK and Ireland’s second largest paint manufacturer Crown Paints, has been appointed as executive chairman. Yorkshire-based Mr. Davidson…
Cable management specialist Jeff Kerridge has joined industry leader Marshall-Tufflex as its new Regional Manager for the North. Jeff, who has worked in the industry for 34 years, joins the Sussex-based manufacturer from Marco. He brings with him focused industry experience, great contacts and a wealth of product knowledge. He will be leading a team…
Mackwell is now a Lighting Industry Academy Ambassador following its long established relationship with the LIA by becoming the annual sponsor of The Mackwell Student of the Year Awards for the LIA Certificate Course. The LIA Certificate Course provides an excellent grounding in lighting technical knowledge and is attended each year by students from across…
The Electrical Industries Charity is urging the industry to show its support for more than 50,000 retired colleagues who are struggling with loneliness, isolation, poverty and mental health problems. Many people see retirement as a happy phase of life when you stop working and start living, but for some individuals in the electrical sector, retirement…
More than 400,000 SMEs could make annual fleet whole-life cost savings of up to £1,440 per vehicle by swapping into electric models. Whole-life costs hold the key to savings – but only 35% of SMEs use this data to assess vehicle suitability. Two thirds of SMEs say they would consider electric vehicles with lower running…
Two-thirds of firms the length and breadth of the UK are struggling to find tradesmen from electricians to bricklayers and carpenters as construction skills shortages hit a ‘record high’, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Key results from the FMB’s latest State of Trade Survey, which is the only quarterly assessment of the…
Nissan Energy Solar is offering an all-in-one solution that combines residential solar panels with energy storage system to make the most of UK homes. The solution has been designed to allow UK homeowners to reduce their energy bills and get more independence from the grid, allowing them to live more sustainably. Traditionally, solar energy has…