Electrical

Equans has held an interactive trades taster day at Leeds College of Building to promote exciting and varied construction careers. Hosted at the college’s South Bank campus, the event aimed to inspire young people and adults currently unemployed, looking to upskill, or considering changing to a career in construction. Four interactive sessions gave the participants…

JTL has received a Grade 2 ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted. Following an inspection that took place between 1 August to 4 August 2023, JTL has retained the same grade it received in 2016 as a result of ‘improvement actions’.  Chris Claydon, Chief Executive at JTL, says, “As a nationally recognised organisation, we understand our responsibility to provide…

Vent-Axia has welcomed the second World Ventilation Day, a day dedicated to recognising and promoting the importance of ventilation and indoor air quality (IAQ). Taking place on 8 November 2023, this year’s theme is ‘Breathe Better, Live Better’. The day aims to raise awareness of the importance of ventilation as a crucial part of enabling…

Baxi has launched its latest range of boilers for social housing providers and housebuilders, providing best-in-class SAP performance and maximum efficiency for refurbishment and new build projects. Designed specifically to make installation and maintenance run even smoother, the new Baxi Assure 500 2 range provides efficient output of 24kW to 36kW for Combi boilers, and…

Wrexham Mineral Cables (WMC) has published a white paper on how to address serious failures of vital building safety systems through enhanced understanding of cable specification. Published this week, and free to download from the company’s website, the white paper, titled, ‘Expecting the unexpected: specifying safety-critical circuit cables for fire survival’, was written in response…

One year on from the launch of the Data Dashboard, MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) has further developed the platform based on feedback from users. The MCS Installations Database (MID) holds the details of every MCS certified, small-scale renewable energy installation in the UK since 2008, making it the most comprehensive reference for small-scale, renewable energy…

Robust and easy to install, the TorlanComm LED battens from Knightsbridge have answered the need for a non-corrosive, energy-efficient and high-performance lighting in variety of applications from residential to industrial or agricultural. Ideal for commercial applications, both inside and out, the TorlanComm comes in two versions: CCT adjustable and Digital Addressable Lightning Interface (DALI) CCT.…

Set up in 2013, The Screwfix Foundation has been donating to charities and non-profit organisations to help fix, repair, maintain and improve facilities for those in need. Screwfix customers, colleagues and suppliers, have raised an incredible £13 million over the last 10 years, which has been donated to more than 2,500 organisations. In the last…

Kidde Safety Europe has announced the launch of a new relay unit under its Cavius brand, designed to provide enhanced safety for building occupants. The new Cavius Relay unit serves as a dedicated connection between smoke and heat alarms, and third-party safety systems in the event of a fire. Enabling an emergency signal to be…

Brave the elements with confidence even on the chilliest building sites with the Carhartt Wylie Rugged Flex Waterproof S3 Safety Boots (F705159). These boots are not just any footwear, they can withstand the harshest conditions, promising dry, secure and toasty feet all day long. Certified to the exacting S3 standard, the Wylie boots have an…