MoneySuperMarket reveals that the nation has deep concerns about the impending smart home revolution, despite the likely cost savings. 76% of Brits admitting to being ‘fearful’ of the smart homes concept, with unapproved data collection cited as the greatest worry. Other concerns include the technology being hacked by criminals (51%), being made unusable by a…
DetailsLighting controls manufacturer CP Electronics has been crowned the winner of the Little Britain Challenge Cup (LBCC) 2017, beating off stiff competition from major construction industry names. Marking the 30th anniversary of the annual charity event, the largest of its kind in Europe, this year’s regatta brought together several hundred participants from across the construction…
DetailsMarkel International, the specialist insurer, plans to acquire EC Insurance (ECIC), whose ultimate parent is the Electrical Contractors’ Association. ECIC provides a wide range of insurance products for contractors and affinity groups across the UK building services sector. Contracts for the sale have been signed, following approval by the Council, the ECA’s ultimate decision making…
DetailsAbove: The cutting of our very special #REME75 cake, thank you to George Pratt, 99 year old founding member and Craftsman Cunningham, 17 years old Nearly 500 visitors joined serving and veteran REME soldiers and special guests to celebrate 75 years since the formation of the REME Corps. The Museum hosted a special event on…
DetailsThe pilot, which was launched in Manchester on September 22 by City Mayor, Andy Burnham, brings together for the first time in the UK Volvo’s zero emission, fully electric 7900e bus and OppCharge opportunity charging from leading Electric Vehicle (EV) charging provider, ABB. This charger can recharge a bus on its route between three to…
DetailsNow in its fifth year, Screwfix LIVE welcomed more visitors than ever before to the annual exhibition. The event, which took place between 29 September and 1 October at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, broke records in terms of both visitor numbers and exhibitors. Over 170 top brands showcased their latest products to…
DetailsTenderSpace, the online collaborative hub for the construction industry, has welcomed the creation of a coalition of companies working to eradicate conflict from the construction industry. Professional and membership bodies such as Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), ICE, CIArb, ICES, DRBF, RIBA and ICC, Transport for London (TfL) and Network Rail (NR) have formed…
DetailsBoston United has announced its delight at CV Electrical sponsoring its Ladies football team for the 2017-2018 season. The Ladies team was formed last season and is currently top of the Lincolnshire County Women’s League with nine points from three games and a goal difference of 47! Ladies manager Nick Reeson said: “We are pleased…
DetailsThe University of Derby’s new £12m Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematic (STEM) centre was officially opened by HRH Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, on Wednesday September 27. The 4,200m² centre, part funded by a £5 million grant from the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE), provides an extension of computer studios and specialist facilities…
DetailsElectrical firm Moray Robertson Electrical Services (MRES) has been selected for the Parliamentary Review, an independent guide which showcases the UK’s top businesses. The company is one of 11 businesses chosen to feature in the Energy edition of the 2017 review. The publication is sent to more than 500,000 leading policymakers and business executives in…
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