Tradie Events is proud to announce the ultimate charity football showdown, as Tradie FC takes on Lee Trundle’s All Stars on Sunday 22nd March 2026 at Trefelin BGC, Ynys Park, with kick-off at 1PM. This exciting event will bring together tradespeople, influencers, and celebrities for a fun-filled, star-studded match to raise awareness for mental health…
New study by Draper Tools lifts the lid on perceptions of a career in the trade With university debts rising and concerns around graduate jobs, apprenticeships and careers in the trade are increasingly being seen as the way forward by young people according to new research by Draper Tools. The survey of 2,000 adults under…
As International Women’s Day (March 8) approaches, Scotland’s largest construction trade association has encouraged more young women to follow in the footsteps of the country’s latest superstar sparky and choose the electrotechnical industry as a lucrative career path. Campaigning trade body SELECT says females looking to break into the sector should be inspired by the…
The choice of cabling to ensure safety in new modern buildings needs to meet and even exceed legislation and guidance where there may be high risk to people and property, says AEI Cables. A number of pieces of legislation have been introduced recently which make demands on electrical and fire safety including the Building Safety…
The Associated National Electrical Wholesalers (ANEW) buying group has announced its sponsorship of EDATA, the electrotechnical sector’s award-winning data pool, which is managed by the Electrical Distributors’ Association (EDA). ANEW is the latest of 27 top supply chain sponsors – a mix of leading wholesalers, manufacturers, and buying groups – to give their backing to…
NAPIT has urged the Government to rethink plans to charge drivers of electric vehicles (EVs) a fee for every mile they drive amid concerns it could slow down the transition to electric vehicles and impact its members who install chargers. The Government announced the plans for an electric vehicle excise duty (eVED), which would see…
Electrical test and measurement specialist Martindale Electric has boosted its industrial socket testing offering with the BZ201. Designed for quick and easy testing of single-phase industrial socket wiring, the BZ201 includes both 16A and 32A industrial versions of the classic check plug, fitted with a 230V 16A or 32A plug to BS EN IEC 60309-1….
The cultural change needed to bring about a shift in fire safety starts with a recognition of a duty of care by all of those responsible across multiple sectors, says growing fire safety body Fire Aware. Everyone involved in the design, construction, maintenance and letting of the built environment needs to understand that they have…
“High energy costs are placing a stranglehold on UK industry, such as manufacturing and data centres, hindering its ability to invest in electrification and digital technologies that are essential for modern, competitive production. Lowering the cost of power must be a priority if businesses are to switch from fossil fuels, adopt automation, and scale digital…
National Ventilation, a leading UK-based ventilation manufacturer and supplier, is proud to announce it has gained Affilia ted Membership of the Electrical Distributors’ Association (EDA). The affiliation strengthens National Ventilation’s commitment to going the extra mile for its wholesaler customers and enables closer collaboration between supply chain partners for the benefit of all. The move…