More than one in ten of the UK’s lockdown businesses are in the trade industry Over 20,000 new businesses focus on the ‘development of building products’ – a fifth of all lockdown trade companies Per capita, Aberdeen has seen the greatest number of trade start-ups since March 2020 Since the first Coronavirus lockdown was announced…
“Great news! After last the horrible year, since the beginning of April the market for electrical inspection has hugely expanded!” said Brendan Beaver, manager at Metrel UK Ltd. “Landlords are now obliged to have their properties inspected for electrical safety every 5 years or between tenancies, whichever is the sooner.” “It’s a great opportunity to…
Fluke has today launched a promotion to encourage customers to upgrade old cable testers to ensure that their wired Internet of Things (IoT) networks comply with the standard requirements for Power over Ethernet (PoE). As people, processes, data and devices connect to the Internet and each other, demand for better network access with minimum disruption…
Leading specialist trade suppliers, IronmongeryDirect and ElectricalDirect have expanded their Click & Collect service, offering tradespeople more flexibility and convenience. 270 new pick-up points have been added to an expanding network of over 6,000 UK shops, with more planned for the coming months. This added benefit for customers forms part of IronmongeryDirect and ElectricalDirect’s ‘trusted…
Toolstation, one of Britain’s fastest growing suppliers of tools, accessories and building supplies, will launch a sharp-toothed new brand ad this Saturday, 4th September, to celebrate the skills of key tradespeople across the UK and remind viewers of the tough tasks they face. The latest iteration of the Tools & More brand campaign, which was…
ESP, leading supplier of security, fire protection, emergency lighting and heating control products, has released the latest update to its comprehensive product catalogue, bringing together all products from its extensive portfolio in one, easy to access reference guide. Available to download from the ESP website, the new 111-page catalogue provides wholesalers, contractors and specifiers with…
An industry-wide initiative involving the Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS), both through the Joint Industry Board (JIB) and Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) for the Electrotechnical Industry, Joint Industry Board for Plumbing, Mechanical and Engineering Services (JIB-PMES), Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) and the Scottish Northern Ireland Joint Industry Board (SNIJIB) is underway in order to…
The M&E market suffered a 12% fall in total value in 2020 resulting from disruption of work during the Covid-19 pandemic but contractors have shown considerable resilience in adapting working practices and initiating a speedy recovery. As the economy bounces back, further robust growth is expected in the M&E market over the next two years,…
A unique road race which attracts around 1000 runners who cover nearly 200 miles in 24 hours has a new headline sponsor for 2021. Hughes Electrical takes on the role for the well-established Round Norfolk Relay (RNR) scheduled to take place on 18/19 September, starting and finishing in King’s Lynn. Now in its 34th year…
Shortlisted nominees for ECA Industry Awards 2020/21 revealed A shortlist of 32 leading businesses from across the electrotechnical and engineering services sector have been chosen for this year’s prestigious ECA Industry Awards. This year’s award winners were drawn from a highly competitive pool of entries. The successful organisations have been recognised for their exceptional performance…