Growing fire safety industry body Fire Aware is spelling out the benefits of raising standards in the industry in the interests of protecting people. As its membership grows, the organisation is sending a message to the fire safety industry supply chain – think about your duty of care and your moral responsibility. Gavin Skelly, Fire…
With colder weather on the horizon and forecasts warning of an ‘Arctic blast’ set to freeze parts of the UK later this winter, leading ladder and access solutions specialist Werner is urging tradespeople to act now to ensure they’re ready for the additional challenges that come with working at height at winter. According to the…
Industry voices warn that looming tax rises in the Autumn Budget are piling pressure on material costs, supply chains, and builder confidence. With the Autumn Budget 2025 fast approaching on 26th November, the UK construction supply chain is entering a phase of heightened uncertainty as concerns of potential tax hikes could choke off growth just…
Winners of the Electrical Industry Awards 2025 came together on Friday 14th November for a relaxed and uplifting afternoon at The Prosecco House, One Tower Bridge, London. Held following the online announcement of this year’s results, the dedicated winners’ reception gave guests the chance to celebrate their achievements in person, enjoy good food and drink,…
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has welcomed a House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee report calling on the Government to provide greater incentives for homeowners and housebuilders to create greener, more energy-efficient homes. The report into environmental sustainability and housing growth includes several recommendations that align with long-standing calls from the construction sector for…
Recolight Launches Used Luminaire Certificate to Boost Confidence in Second-Life Lighting New service aims to accelerate reuse across the UK lighting sector and support carbon reduction Recolight is pleased to announce the introduction of its Used Luminaire Certification service, designed to encourage and support the reuse of lighting products across the industry. With sustainability and…
In the last month, sales of electric vehicles grew by almost a third The majority of battery electric vehicles were bought by businesses or to be used in fleets (71.4 per cent) Private buyers of fully electric cars has risen in the last year, accounting for more than one in five (22.1 per cent) new…
Comment from Paul Holland, Managing Director UK/ANZ Fleet, Corpay (Allstar, Keyfuels, The Fuelcard Company) Last week, as the country marked it’s worth taking a step back to recognise the scale and strength of an industry that rarely gets the spotlight it deserves. Without lorries, the UK grinds to a halt. Everything we eat, wear, build…
Matt Western, Member of Parliament for Warwick and Leamington, met with representatives from InstaVolt at the company’s ultra-rapid charging hub in Warwick to discuss the growing issue of cable theft and its damaging impact on the UK’s electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. The visit follows a nationwide rise in incidents of criminal damage to EV charging…
Wrexham Mineral Cables (WMC) has released a new technical guide designed to help insurers, underwriters, and risk consultants understand how electrical cabling affects building resilience and life safety integrity. The publication, titled How MICC Fire-Survival Cables Support Safer, Lower-Risk Buildings, explains why electrical cabling is often the weakest link in both fire and electrical safety strategies….