Two West Country businesses are collaborating to create the first regionally available apprenticeship for trainee smart home technicians. South West Construction Academy in Bristol and Zmart Hohm in Gloucester are working together to design and roll out the South West’s first Smart Home Technician (SHT) apprenticeship course, available this autumn. Newly revised Smart Home Technician ...

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BFT Automation has set its commitment to training after research by the company revealed that 88% of installers think manufacturers have a role to play in developing new skills in the industry. The leading manufacturer of automated access control technology has released its latest customer research findings. When asked what current problems they were facing ...

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E&P Electrics (Bedale) are the stars of a new video showing how Fergus job management software has helped them to run their business more efficiently. Based in the picturesque countryside of North Yorkshire, E&P Electrics (Bedale) is an NICEIC Approved Contractor known for its dedication to quality and service across the region. The video, available ...

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Renewable energy specialist Nuvolt has replaced its previous leased vehicles with a pair of new Peugeot Boxers from independent supplier Vanaways. Established in 2021, Cardiff-based Nuvolt delivers an array of services including the installation of solar panels, battery storage and electric vehicle charging solutions to commercial and public sector. Initially the company relied on leased ...

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Talented electrotechnical students are being encouraged to register for this year’s SkillELECTRIC competition. The application window is now open and runs until 28 March 2024. The event is part of the WorldSkills UK competition network and is designed to promote and showcase high standards and skills across the electrotechnical industry. During the competition, entrants will ...

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LED Kits breathe new life into existing luminaires Glamox is enabling Mowi, one the largest seafood companies in the world, to transform its existing fluorescent luminaires into highly energy-efficient LED luminaires at its fish feed production facility in Valsneset, Norway. By using LED Kits, Mowi is replacing each luminaire’s light source, electronics, and optics while reusing the ...

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Fire protection solutions manufacturer, Advanced, has supplied intelligent fire panels to 5 Aldermanbury Square, London, as part of a major refurbishment. Advanced’s high-performance, fault-tolerant MxPro 5 analogue addressable fire panels are providing industry-leading protection to all areas of the 22-storey building. 5 Aldermanbury Square is located in the City of London with the Eric Parry ...

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In response to this week’s Budget announcement by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, leading engineering and electrotechnical services trade body ECA has welcomed the extra support for green energy, while expressing some concern over funds directed for infrastructure projects under the levelling up agenda. ECA Head of Public Relations and Public Affairs Jane Dawson said: “We welcome ...

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Scotland’s largest construction trade association, SELECT, is marking International Women’s Day (IWD) with a new film that celebrates the work of a member firm which it says is “a shining light of equality and inclusion”. The new video from the campaigning body showcases the achievements of Orkney-based RS Merriman, which employs four female professionals in the ...

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The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership (TESP) is working with industry partners on a campaign across England to tackle skills challenges in the electrical industry, by supporting employers to offer more apprenticeships and work placement opportunities. They are looking for views on whether you have recruited apprentices or offered work placements in the past, what benefits and ...

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