The crimes of cowboy builders are well publicised, but AXA’s latest study* finds the rogue traders may well be out-numbered by rogue customers. Customers having a cavalier attitude towards tradesmen’s safety and wellbeing is common, as are attempts to belittle their expertise, but the worst behaviour would be considered serious workplace harassment in any other…
DetailsAlmost half of buyer documents (48 per cent) seen by electrotechnical businesses with turnover above £1 million now ask about engagement with corporate social responsibility (CSR), according to new survey findings from the ECA and the Considerate Constructors Scheme. Just one in four (24 per cent) said that no buyer document they had encountered had…
DetailsNew analysis of sickness absence in the contracting sector shows worrying levels of absenteeism due to mental health problems. Analysis of sick pay data from ECIS, in support of BUPA’s Healthy Minds month this May, shows mental health as one of the top three reasons for employee absence (13%), after musculoskeletal conditions (48%) and general…
DetailsNew analysis of sickness absence in the contracting sector shows worrying levels of absenteeism due to mental health problems. Analysis of sick pay data from ECIS, in support of BUPA’s Healthy Minds month this May, shows mental health as one of the top three reasons for employee absence (13%), after musculoskeletal conditions (48%) and general…
DetailsThe Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) says whoever is in power after the General Election should do a ‘sector deal’ with the built environment industry that reflects the important role buildings play in human health, well-being and productivity. Before she called the Election, Theresa May had promised that her government would take an “active role”…
DetailsCombining study and hands-on work, a new partnership between London South Bank University (LSBU) and East Surrey College will provide highly trained and capable engineers to local employers. For the first time this September, 14 apprentices will begin a three-year programme at East Surrey College studying towards a Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Engineering,…
DetailsThe Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) is inviting electrical contractors to expand on their building controls knowledge with the second in a suite of six courses to be offered as part of the BCIA training programme. BC2 – Measuring and Control Technology is designed for engineers and installers and will equip participants with an understanding…
DetailsFire and security business representatives are being urged to attend the Fire & Security Association’s 10th birthday celebrations next month during the IFSEC and FIREX International conference. The industry-leading FSA will be hosting a free drinks reception on its stand (C230, within the FIREX area) on Wednesday 21 June from 5-7pm. There are speeches planned…
Details16 May 2017 The first lectures to groups of apprentice electricians under the HALO scheme have been hailed a success by colleges, according to Hylec-APL, the specialist supplier of electrical components and enclosures. The company’s HALO initiative aims to support people entering the electrical industry via training programmes at colleges and other organisations by offering…
DetailsIdom Merebrook one of the UK’s leading multi-disciplinary engineering consultancies is due to complete work on one of its most exciting projects this year in time for a summer opening. Project Elephant at Blackpool Zoo opens this summer and incorporates one of the UK’s largest indoor elephant enclosures, as well as a two-acre enriched landscaped…
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