Just how powerful is training as a tool in the construction industry? The experts at SPIT (a brand of ITW Construction Products) give their verdict. In the construction industry, where safety and skill are paramount, continuous training is vital. With new technologies and methods emerging, as people who work in the M&E space, you must ...

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Are UK electricians ready to lead the charge in the solar energy transition? The team at City & Guilds look at the reasons why there has never been a better time for electrical professionals to start broadening their horizons. With domestic and commercial energy at the centre of the push for net zero, electricians have ...

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Steve Kaye, Marketing & Sales Manager at Forum, looks at some of the reasons behind the rising popularity of the brand’s Kinetic lighting controls. In an industry driven by efficiency and innovation, Forum’s Kinetic lighting controls stand out as a game-changing solution for electricians. These wireless, battery-free switches combine faster installations and reduced costs for ...

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As the tool theft pandemic shows little sign of slowing down, we learn more about two professionals from alternative trades who have decided to fight back with the help of a new protection service. Heating engineer is hot on the case Founded and led by Matt Green, Reheat has established itself as a trusted local ...

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Offering a complete smart lighting solution for the home, we examine the key functionality and products that make up the BG & Luceco Smart! range. Last year, Luceco Group introduced its BG & Luceco Smart! range to the market. Combining key lighting and electrical products, the range offers a simple and cost-effective way of installing ...

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Last year almost 500,000 workers across the UK suffered from work-related musculoskeletal disorders, with conditions involving the lower limbs the third most common. As part of its #KneelSmartKneelSafe campaign, ToughBuilt discovers the human stories behind this worrying statistic. When we started our #KneelSmartKneelSafe campaign, we did so with our eyes open” explains Vahe Der Kureghian, ...

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We catch up with Gary Alder (CEng FIET FCMI), EICA Design Manager at Tideway, to look at why he’s continuing to ‘hit the lights’ with his electrical industry podcast. Q. As the founder and host of the Hit the Lights podcast, what prompted you to start the show? When going through the process to become ...

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Alex Smith, Technical Director at Flexicon, details some of the common myths around fire protection performance for electrical cabling. BS 7671 refers to EN 61386 for flexible conduit performance requirements, including fire. However, this standard for conduit systems only addresses non-flame propagation (self-extinguishing) – and no other fire performance properties (enhanced flame retardancy, smoke and ...

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Miguel Aguado, Marketing and Technology Manager at Lutron, looks at recent changes to Part L Building Regulations and how lighting controls can ensure compliance. In June of this year new requirements outlined in the 2021 edition of Part L Building Regulations came into effect in England. The changes affect engineers, electrical contractors, consultants, and lighting ...

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There are still some obvious cons to driving an all-electric van but, thanks to Ford, these could soon be outnumbered by the Pros. We report back from the ETransit launch event. It’s not like the mighty Ford to ever be late to the party, so eyebrows were certainly raised when the company didn’t immediately jump ...

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