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New standard to ensure safety for EV charging equipment With the increase in Electric Vehicle (EV) uptake, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) is calling for a standardised approach for EV charging equipment dealing with faults on the public low voltage electrical distribution network. The IET has published a new standard to tackle this,…
Keynote Speaker announced for Emergency Lighting Conference The Industry Committee for Emergency Lighting (ICEL) has announced that the keynote speaker for the ICEL Emergency Lighting Conference 2024 is Professor Ed Galea, a renowned fire safety engineering expert from the University of Greenwich in London. Professor Galea (pictured above) is the Founding Director of the Fire…
Q Acoustics E300A ceiling installed, voice-controlled Hi-Fi amplifier Integrating audio systems into a home or property doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated to install. Award-winning British audio manufacturer Q Acoustics has an enviable track record of designing affordable multi and single-room audio solutions that are easy to fit and deliver class-leading audio and intuitive…
Industry survey highlights persistent skills gap The latest quarterly Building Engineering Business Survey, carried out by ECA in partnership with BESA, SELECT and SNIPEF, has revealed that electrotechnical and engineering services businesses struggle to find suitably qualified candidates to fill vacancies in their organisations. Of the 125 businesses surveyed, almost half (46%) are currently looking…
Hartlepool furniture group upgrades its EV charging units When The Optimum Group, a specialist commercial furniture manufacturer with a purpose-built showroom and factory space in Hartlepool, needed to upgrade its previous EV charging units to accommodate more vehicles, it turned to BG Sync EV to provide the flexibility it needed. After an endorsement from its…
Instrotech launches test equipment competition Instrotech, a supplier of test equipment, is continuing to mark its 40th anniversary by announcing the latest in its series of prize draw competitions. With the first and second competitions complete, the third event commences today (1 August). This time around, Instrotech is asking entrants to solve a test and…
City Plumbing joins the Heat Pump Association City Plumbing has become a member of the UK’s Heat Pump Association (HPA), the trade association committed to accelerating the deployment of heat pumps UK-wide. The HPA acts as a central point for the exchange of knowledge and information on all things relating to heat pumps and liaises…
Superior, ergonomic knee protection with KneeGuard PRO Snickers Workwear’s KneeGuard is a fully certified system for protecting knees against kneeling injuries and knocks at work. Combining trademarked KneeGuard pads with the KneeGuard PRO positioning system in Snickers Workwear trousers is one of the most ergonomic solutions for effective knee protection. Snickers Workwear has a range…
Applications for Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2024 now open In a bid to find the very best in trade talent, Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2024 is now open for entries. The annual award has seen 14 of the nation’s best tradespeople take home the coveted title since its inception in 2010. Screwfix Top Tradesperson, which last year saw Devon-based…
Drayton launches new installer rewards programme This year, heating controls manufacturer Drayton is celebrating 75 years of supporting installers, kicking things off with the launch of its new installer loyalty programme, Drayton Rewards+. The new and improved loyalty programme, which replaces 9º Network, is designed to give installers more; from perks and points, through to…