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Author: Elinore Mackay

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Living in fear

Recently, assistant chief fire and rescue officer Alan Walmsley was quoted saying “25% of accidental fires were caused by electrical equipment and supply”. He advised not to overload sockets and not to leave dishwashers and washing machines running overnight or unattended.

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Annual industrial technology show

Around 800 exhibitors from across the UK, continental Europe and beyond converge on Farnborough for the UK’s biggest annual engineering show, giving you an opportunity to meet an incredible selection of top international manufacturers in an easily-accessible UK venue with free entry

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Implementation of the 18th Edition

Paul Collins, (pictured) technical and training manager at Hager on the implementation of the 18th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations commented this week

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Is small beautiful?

Spark Energy. Extra Energy. Gen4U. Future Energy. Usio Energy.Iresa. National Gas & Power. These seven small companies have one thing in common. During 2018, each ceased providing electricity supplies to British customers. During last year there were no fewer than 73 active

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Reduce risk and O&M costs of wind turbine blades

EUDP – The Danish Government Scheme for Energy Technology Development and Demonstration Program – has awarded financial support to the CORTIR project proposed by a partnership of 21 industry companies and 2 universities headed up by Bladena ApS. The total budget for

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MBE for services to engineering

Michelle Richmond, director of membership and professional development at the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has received an MBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours list for her services to engineering.

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SELECT welcomes Scottish government consultation

A public consultation on the use of retentions in construction contracts will take place in spring next year. This will be, in advance of any announcement on the matter in the Westminster parliament.

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Resources and Waste Strategy release

Non-compliant internet sellers will be liable for the WEEE compliance of products they sell online.  That is the position set out in the government’s Resources and Waste Strategy, released today.

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Call to action for investment in training

The UK is on the verge of what is probably the most momentous change to its business climate since it entered the Common Market 40 years ago, and yet the construction sector is struggling to meet historical challenges, let alone those which

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Like father, like son

When I first wrote this Diary, Margaret Thatcher was prime minister, and Peter Walker her maverick energy secretary. Way ahead of his time, he was a great champion of renewable electricity.  It was an enthusiasm not shared at the Treasury, then run

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