Electrical news

• City Plumbing expansion gives installers a helping hand 

  14-02-2023 16:28 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  City Plumbing is celebrating a year of significant growth following the opening of 22 new branches last year.
  Having boosted its network to over 380 branches across the UK during 2022, the merchant is committed to pairing expert knowledge with thousands of competitively priced products to help local tradespeople.
  Supporting plumbers, heating engineers, bathroom installers and electricians across the UK, all new branches have expert teams on hand to help customers quickly source over 20,000 spare
  
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• CICV unveils Best Practice Guide to help construction companies

  14-02-2023 15:20 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  The Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV) has followed up the results of its recent payments survey by issuing a new Best Practice Guide to help contractors and sub-contractors improve cashflow, and prevent costly and damaging disputes.
  Compiled by more than a dozen industry experts, the guide offers a wealth of practical information, demonstrating how to take control and proactively deal with a range of issues to enhance the entire contractual chain.
  As part of its mission to improve th
  
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• Thorn Lighting joins the Electrical Distributors’ Association

  14-02-2023 14:19 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Thorn Lighting is proud to announce its affiliation to the Electrical Distributors’ Association (EDA). As an affiliate member, Thorn Lighting will be part of a community of leading supply chain businesses, working together to promote the interests of the UK’s electrotechnical sector.
  This affiliation strengthens Thorn Lighting’s commitment to providing innovative, energy efficient lighting solutions to customers. As part of the EDA, the company will have access to the latest in
  
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• How much self-employed electricians earned in 2022

  14-02-2023 11:29 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Self-employed electricians earned record weekly earnings last year, according to the biggest payroll in the UK construction industry. Their average pay during 2022 was £1,105, which was 2.1% higher than 2021, says Hudson Contract.
  The highest-earning month for electrical subcontractors was November 2022, when they were paid £1,199 per week in the run up to the end of the calendar year. January 2022 was the lowest at £985, in keeping with the seasonal slow start to the new year.
  
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• Erik Huggers appointed as Chairman of Everyone TV

  14-02-2023 11:09 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Everyone TV is the new name for Digital UK, made up of the UK’s leading public service broadcasters – the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5. The organisation has now appointed Erik Huggers as the new Chairman. Mr Huggers is a highly respected senior executive with a wealth of international leadership experience gained across […]
  
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• E-learning programme launches from the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity

  14-02-2023 10:52 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is launching its new e-learning programme to help spread some extra love and support within the construction industry.
  The charity’s Wellbeing Academy already offers online tutor led masterclasses, seminars and onsite training, and this latest addition is aimed at equipping workers with the soft skills they need to navigate today’s challenges and uncertain times.
  The free self paced e-learning modules form the foundations of the Wellbeing
  
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