Almost 15% of young adults in the electrical industry are dealing with learning difficulties such as dyslexia and through its Apprentice Support Programme the Electrical Industries Charity is providing vital support to ensure these young people succeed in their chosen career. Dyslexia is a hidden problem that can be missed at schools, and often shows…
DetailsThe term ‘SMART factory’ describes an industrial facility that leverages internet-connected technology to improve manufacturing processes. Central to the success of a SMART factory is the technology that makes data collection possible, the sensors embedded in industrial equipment and, importantly, the industrial software to collect and analyse the data to ensure that the correct decisions…
DetailsUK distributor and trainer of smart home technology, AWE, is making installers lives easier by providing a range of home cinema, lighting, multiroom audio, and control installation packages. These packages are curated by the experts at AWE, and form the building blocks of simple or wider residential systems. The packages are proven and therefore simplify…
DetailsNearly a third of consumers in the UK back changes to government policy scrapping a commitment to install smart meters in 26 million homes by the end of the decade, new research has found. As announced in the Queen’s speech, Theresa May’s government will continue to encourage homes to have the energy monitoring devices installed,…
DetailsCEDIA is inviting companies within the home technology industry to take part in the CEDIA UK Size and Scope Survey. CEDIA has partnered with futuresource to conduct this year’s extensive research project, which will provide a greater understanding of the UK home technology market. As part of its commitment to research, CEDIA is inviting both…
DetailsBalfour Beatty has published its paper “Innovation 2050: A Digital Future for the Infrastructure Industry”. The construction site of 2050 will be in stark contrast to what we see today – it will be human-free with work moved off-site, remote control of machinery and new materials and techniques exploited to improve cost, safety and efficiency.…
DetailsWith just one year to go until the introduction of the 18th Edition NICEC and ELECSA will be giving contractors a preview of what to expect in the latest edition of its live webinar – The Wire! Industry experts Darren Staniforth and Alan Wells will be discussing the proposals and urging contractors to have their…
DetailsThe 96 new MPs who have just entered Parliament may have experienced a shock at the briefing they have just received from leading safety charity, Electrical Safety First. The Charity, which is dedicated to reducing deaths, injuries and fires, caused by electricity has sent its manifesto to the ‘class of 2017’, to explain why electrical…
DetailsLeading North East cable supplier AEI Cables has appointed Stuart Dover as Commercial Manager to lead the company into future growth. Stuart, who has worked for Birtley-based AEI Cables for two decades, steps up to the position from various roles including business development manager for the rail and transport market. As Commercial Manager, Stuart has…
DetailsIt’s no secret that many industries are facing a skills shortage. In fact, in a recent survey by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), 69% of UK businesses said they are concerned that there won’t be enough suitably qualified people to fill their workforce in the future. Addressing this issue with a well-planned apprenticeship programme…
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