New research from NatWest and IHS Markit has revealed that over half of homeowners (52%) have plans for green home improvements over the next decade, however costs and finance options are the greatest barriers to carrying these improvements out. In the context of the UK government’s 2050 net zero target, the Greener Homes Attitude Tracker…
A leading manufacturer of Mineral Insulated Copper Cables is urging specifiers and designers to highly consider the stresses real-life fire scenarios have on ‘fire-resistant’ cables, so they can choose products that will truly withstand a critical situation. As the focus on building safety intensifies, Wrexham Mineral Cables has approved of the amendments to Approved Document…
The lighting industry needs a systemic change if it is to fully adopt circular principles and practices. That was the conclusion of a gathering of lighting designers and industry executives in a special webinar on ‘The specifier’s role in the circular economy’ organised by the WEEE compliance body Recolight. Manufacturers will have to reassess their…
45% of manual manufacturing workers say bosses put profits before people Nearly half of manual and semi-skilled manufacturing workers in the UK believe their employer is putting profits before people, according to a major new study which shows the sector’s workers have the worst impression of their bosses’ priorities. Across all sectors, 37% agreed that their workplace focuses more…
A family brand with decades of experience in the electrical industry is set to release its latest catalogue. Niglon customers will be able to access printed and digital versions of the new document from October 2021 to see up-to-date information and pricing on more than 4,500 products. The Midlands-based firm, which supplies wholesalers the length…
Hudson Contract has launched a new website – www.constructionapprenticeships.co.uk – to encourage young people and employers alike to consider apprenticeships. The site aims to provide clear and simple answers to the questions most commonly asked about apprenticeships. Importantly, it helps companies to understand what funding is available and how they can get it. There are…
Latest test results: 99.99 per cent reduction in airborne virus particles with the KTII Air Steriliser. The latest independent testing has found that the KTII Air Steriliser, available from Red Arrow, reduces airborne virus particles by 99.99 per cent in under 30 minutes – and it could be the answer to limiting the spread of…
The Government is to combine the rigid and articulated HGV driving tests and farm out vital testing to third parties. This lowering of standards is a knee-jerk reaction to the driver shortage caused by Brexit, says ParcelHero. In an effort to get more truck drivers on the road, the Government has announced plans to merge…
As the current shortage of HGV drivers causes widespread chaos across multiple sectors, the fragility of our national supply chains is laid bare. Nandos have shut some 75 outlets, M & S have threatened to reduce opening hours, while KFC has reduced its menu to cope with missing ingredients. In Reigate and Woking, green bins…
While the dangers associated with low-quality cables are well documented, it is far too easy for people in the electrical industry to take cable quality for granted. For electrical wholesalers it is convenient to pass this responsibility onto the manufacturer but, taking the time to fully understand and recognise the standards cables should adhere to…