RISION reveals handheld thermal imager, RISION Torix

Thermal imaging and intelligent sensing specialist RISION has launched a new standalone handheld thermal imager, RISION Torix Torix joins the RISION Magic series, launched earlier this year, and is RISION’s first thermal imager that works entirely on its own, with no smartphone required. The RISION Torix is a fully self-contained thermal imager built for professionals who inspect often and work with both hands, from HVAC and heating engineers and building surveyors to automotive specialists and serious DIYers. It delivers professional-grade detail and durability at an approachable price, making it the tool you reach for first, not the one you settle for. “Torix is the thermal imager we wanted to put in every toolbox,” says York Guo, founder and CEO of RISION. “We know how much time and money a single undetected fault can cost, whether it’s an overheating panel or a hidden leak. Torix puts that visibility in your hands.” More detail at the same distance The RISION Torix is built around a native 160 × 120 infrared sensor, enhanced to 320 × 240 by RISION’s QuadIR super-resolution. Thermal sensitivity of ≤40 mK reveals subtle temperature differences and a 25 Hz frame rate keeps scanning smooth. A 2.6 mm fixed-focus lens offers high optical magnification, so small components can be examined close up and distant targets remain distinguishable without stepping closer to overheating equipment. A measurement range of -20 °C to 550 °C (-4 °F to 1,022 °F), accurate to ±2 °C or ±2 %, carries a single instrument from underfloorheating checks to electrical panels and high-temperature processes. Ready the moment it is picked up The RISION Torix starts instantly and displays the image on a built-in 2.8-inch screen with six colour palettes. Its 2,750 mAh battery delivers ten hours or more of continuous use — a full day of inspections. It recharges in 60 minutes and holds its charge during long-term storage, so it is ready when needed. IP54 protection against dust and splashes and 2-metre drop resistance mean it can be treated like any other tool in the bag. From alert to report in one workflow RISION Torix supports custom high and low temperature limits, triggering a visual red alert and automatically capturing a full-radiometric image when either threshold is crossed. Interval capture down to 10 seconds ensures that intermittent faults are fully documented without continuous screen monitoring. JPEG images and MP4 video are saved to a replaceable SD card and transfer over USBC or by removing the card, with no software required. For deeper work, the free RISION Smart software for Windows adds point, line and area measurement, editing and professional report generation. Completing the RISION line-up Torix extends the RISION range launched earlier this year with the Magic series: RISION Magic and RISION Magic Pro, two compact USB-C thermal cameras that turn an Android or iOS smartphone — or a Windows PC — into a thermal imager. Magic shares Torix’s 160 × 120 sensor (320 × 240 with QuadIR), while Magic Pro steps up to a 256 × 192 sensor enhanced to 512 × 384; both offer ≤40 mK sensitivity, a 25 Hz frame rate and a measurement range up to 600 °C, with AI-assisted analysis in the RISION app. Where Magic turns the phone already in your pocket into a thermal camera, Torix is for those who want a dedicated, always-ready tool. Both Magic models are available now in the UK on RISION’s official website: RISION Magic at an RRP of £159 and RISION Magic Pro at an RRP of £359. Pricing and Availability The RISION Torix is available for pre-order in the UK from 21 October on RISION’s official website. The recommended retail price is £229; with an £80 early-bird coupon, pre-order customers can get Torix for £149. Open sales will begin in late November on RISION’s official website and on Amazon. Review Units, Samples and Enquiries Review units and product samples of the RISION Torix, Magic and Magic Pro are available to UK media on request. All requests for samples, product tests, interviews, and any commercial or partnership proposals should be directed to WEMOOVE, RISION’s PR agency for Europe.

Chancellor urged to boost support for SMEs ahead of Autumn Budget

The UK Government has been urged to provide more support for sole traders, apprentices and self-employed contractors ahead of this year's Autumn Budget Speculation ahead of the Budget has included potential changes to employment costs, apprenticeship funding and tax rules affecting contractors and small businesses. With Chancellor John Healey MP also under pressure to support growth while balancing the public finances, it remains unclear whether smaller firms and the self-employed will receive any additional relief. Mike Harris, Direct of Sales and Customer Services for trade insurance provider Kingsbridge, says the focus should be on "making it easier" for tradespeople, contractors and SMEs to "operate, invest and grow, rather than continually having to deal with increasing costs and uncertainty". “I’d like to see more support for sole traders and SMEs to help them operate and grow, whether that’s through reducing employment costs, offering tax incentives for investing in tools and equipment, or generally easing some of the financial pressures smaller businesses are facing," he adds. Autumn Budget 2026: 'Less red tape will encourage investment' “We also need greater support for apprenticeships and skills development. The trades, construction and engineering sectors continue to face significant skills shortages, and for smaller businesses, the cost of taking on and training apprentices can be a real challenge. "More financial incentives and less red tape could encourage more businesses to invest in the next generation of skilled workers." Mike also calls for more "support and certainty" for the self-employed. "Self-employed tradespeople and contractors make up a huge part of the UK economy, but there’s still a lot of complexity around taxation, employment status and regulation," he continues. "I’d like to see the government simplify some of this, particularly around IR35 and employment status, giving people more confidence to operate independently without adding further costs and administration." His comments come after Trade Direct Insurance encouraged the UK Government to reduce cost pressures and implement targeted relief to help tradespeople capitalise on surging business demand ahead of the Autumn Budget.

CEF launches Calendar Girls-inspired fundraiser

Electrical distributor CEF has launched a new fundraiser inspired by the 2003 comedy film Calendar Girls to raise money for the Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) The calendar uses humour and familiar industry references in a bid to help make mental health easier to talk about across the electrical trade. The idea was born in CEF’s Bournemouth region, where the team was looking for its next fundraising initiative after previously taking on the Three Peaks challenge and travelling 1,600 miles between branches by foot and bike. Paul Church, Director of Operations at CEF, was the initial driving force behind the idea. He says, “We always try to do something as a region to raise money for charity, and in the past we’ve taken on some pretty big physical challenges. This time we spent hours trying to think of something different. “Then, at home, I was talking to my wife, Fi, about Calendar Girls, and it sparked the idea. From there, it just grew. Our branches, senior leadership team and even suppliers wanted to be part of it and have been incredibly generous.” CEF charity calendar available from nationwide branches All sales revenue from the calendar will go directly to the EIC, which provides practical, financial and wellbeing support to people across the electrical and energy industry. Paul continues, “The EIC felt like the right charity because it is so close to all of us. I know people personally who have turned to it for help. If we can have some fun with the calendar, raise money and also get somebody to check in on a mate or start a conversation they might otherwise have avoided, then it has done something worthwhile.” The EIC charity calendar launched on 14 October and is available from CEF branches, with all sales revenue going directly to the Electrical Industries Charity. For more from CEF, click here.

What counts as an emergency hazard under Awaab’s Law?

Awaab’s Law sets strict deadlines for social landlords to act on hazards, and electrical faults are among the most urgent. We’ve been through the government’s guidance to show what counts as an emergency, and what it means for electricians and contractors Since 27 October 2025, social landlords in England have had to investigate and make safe any emergency hazard within 24 hours of it being reported under Awaab’s Law. From 30 November, Phase 2 extends the regime to significant electrical hazards too. How Awaab's Law guidance defines an emergency The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government’s Phase 2 triage guidance describes an emergency electrical hazard as one where there is an imminent risk of injury from electricity. It gives three examples: Exposed live parts, damaged socket outlets, or defective electrical equipment that could cause electric shock or burns, or create a fire hazard Situations with a clear and immediate risk of electric shock, which the guidance says means many electrical hazards are likely to be emergencies Electrical hazards in places readily accessible to children or other vulnerable occupants By contrast, a significant hazard is one that does not pose an imminent danger but could cause serious harm. Think deteriorated installations needing remedial work, or defects that are not immediately dangerous but may become so if left. The reasonable landlord test Neither category is defined by a checklist. The test is what a reasonable landlord would do: could and would they make the hazard safe within 24 hours (an emergency) or 15 working days (a significant hazard)? The guidance says landlords should weigh the tenants’ circumstances, the severity of the hazard and the scale of works, but not their own budget or staffing. It also says landlords should consider temporary measures that make a hazard safe while a permanent fix is arranged. The guidance gives no electrical-specific example of this, but for contractors the practical question is likely to be what can be made safe on the day, and what needs a follow-up visit. The government’s worked examples of Awaab's Law The electrical section of the guidance sets out three scenarios. Emergency: a tenant reports a damaged socket outlet with accessible live conductors. The household includes two children, one under five. The guidance says the immediate risk of shock is clear, and that young children make contact more likely. It describes this as an emergency requiring immediate action. Significant: an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) carried out under the 2020 electrical safety regulations records several C3 observations, so no remedial work is required. However, the tenant is pregnant and has a two-year-old, and is worried about the lack of a surge protection device and an older-style consumer unit without modern safety features. The electrician strongly recommended addressing both. The guidance treats this as a significant hazard because of the number of improvements recommended and the vulnerability of two occupants. Out of scope: an EICR records a C3 for a consumer unit that does not meet the latest edition of BS 7671. There is no damage, overheating or deterioration, and the installation is otherwise satisfactory. The guidance says this belongs in general improvement and maintenance work, not on an Awaab’s Law clock. Who is more at risk? The guidance lists examples of circumstances that should push a landlord towards treating a hazard as more serious. The list is not exhaustive: Children, particularly those under five, who may touch equipment without understanding the danger People of any age with learning disabilities, some neurodivergent conditions, or dementia Pregnancy, where shock may present additional risks to both parent and unborn child Tenants who rely on medical equipment that needs charging, such as a CPAP machine or an electric wheelchair What isn't covered? Risks from electrical appliances that are not part of the building are out of scope. The guidance does add that appliances, especially those containing lithium-ion batteries, can still be a fire risk and should be managed appropriately. Where electrical and fire hazards overlap A sparking socket or switch also appears in the guidance’s fire section, which lists electrical sparks from light switches and sockets, and overloaded plugged-in appliances, as examples of uncontrolled ignition sources. The guidance’s advice on overlaps is practical. Landlords should not worry about which hazard category applies, and should concentrate on making the problem safe. Questions landlords are expected to ask The guidance suggests prompt questions for triage, including: Is there an immediate risk of someone touching an exposed live part? Have any switches in the consumer unit tripped, and has power failed in all or part of the home? Are there young children, anyone relying on medical equipment, anyone who is pregnant, or anyone else the tenant is worried about? These are guides for conversation, not a mandatory checklist. What it means for contractors Several points in the guidance bear directly on electrical contractors working for social landlords. Investigations and remediation should be carried out by someone with the necessary skills, qualifications and experience. For electrical hazards, the guidance says that would likely be a qualified electrician. EICR codes can support triage. C1 means danger present and immediate remedial action required, and C2 means potentially dangerous and urgent action required. C3 and further investigation (FI) codes do not on their own make an installation unsatisfactory. Where Awaab’s Law timelines are shorter than those under the electrical safety regulations, which require inspection and testing at least every five years, landlords should follow the shorter timeline. A fault that appears between inspections is still covered, even if the installation was previously judged safe. For contractors, the likely consequence is more short-notice call-outs and more demand for clear, prompt reporting. The guidance repeatedly stresses the importance of landlords keeping records of reports, investigations and remedial action, and contractors should expect to be asked for that evidence. To read more about Awaab's Law, click here.

C-TEC to host free CPD event on lockdown and accessibility

Life safety systems manufacturer C-TEC has announced plans to host a free CPD event focusing on lockdown and accessibility Taking place at its manufacturing facility in Wigan on 4 November, the event is worth four hours of CPD points and will cover lockdown procedures, low-cost fire system upgrades and Equality Act compliance through the following seminars: •     An overview of Martyn’s Law (The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025): What you need to know, the solutions available and how to comply. •     Equality and Accessibility legislation in the UK, the solutions available and how to ensure you comply. •     How to upgrade an old fire system to a state-of-the-art addressable system capable of lockdown functionality, internet connectivity, powerful false alarm reduction and more. C-TEC event to provide 'practical guidance' The day will run from 10am to 4pm with registration starting at 9.30am. There will also be an opportunity in the afternoon for an optional factory tour of C-TEC’s facility (also worth one CPD hour). Said Andy Green, C-TEC’s Marketing Director, says: “If you’re responsible for the life safety or accessibility systems in your organisation or if you do work in the education, retail or entertainment sectors, this event is for you. "It will provide you with an understanding of the legislation, along with practical guidance on cost-effective ways to comply, often using existing equipment with relatively simple adaptations. The day will conclude with an optional Q&A session with our MD and standards expert, Andrew Foster. Demand is expected to be high so we would advise anyone who is interested to register as early as possible.” For more from C-TEC, click here.

Budget 'must target cost pressures' to stimulate trade sector

Trade Direct Insurance has urged the UK Government to reduce cost pressures and implement targeted relief to help tradespeople capitalise on surging business demand ahead of the Autumn Budget It comes after the trade insurance provider polled tradespeople to find out how their business has performed in 2026, as well as what the biggest pressures they face are. Patricia Gardiner, Trades Expert at Trade Direct Insurance, says that even though tradespeople are fulfilling increasing business demand, ongoing cost pressures are proving to be a significant barrier to growth. She adds: “Tradespeople are facing a huge amount of pressure at the moment. Soaring prices for materials and labour add tremendous cost pressures, while the high cost of living is putting some customers off from pursuing non-essential work. “Despite this, many tradies are actually busier than they were last year. A third (33%) of tradespeople told us that business is stronger year-on-year, compared to 32% who said it was weaker. What’s more, over three fifths (61%) of tradespeople said they considered themselves to be busy now, compared to only 15% who said business was quiet. “This highlights the resilient foundations of the sector, with tradespeople withstanding the current pressures, but not able to thrive." 'Reducing cost pressures will help tradies thrive', Gardiner urges ahead of Autumn Budget Gardiner believes cost pressures are "by far" the greatest challenge tradespeople are facing. Cost pressures were named as the biggest challenge by nearly half of respondents (48%), including fuel and running costs (25%) and rising material and equipment costs (23%). In comparison, only 4% named not having enough work as their biggest pressure. “This highlights an opportunity for the Budget to provide a boost to the trade sector. Business demand exists, and tradespeople are fulfilling it, but ongoing cost demands are proving to be challenging and are a significant barrier to growth," Gardiner continues. “Reducing these cost pressures, through targeted relief will help tradies to thrive, allowing them to invest in their businesses and take on more work. In an ideal world, reducing business rates, and offering VAT rebates on volatile construction materials and fuel for registered tradespeople, would help to reduce the financial burden of unavoidable expenses that tradespeople face. “More likely options, given the limited fiscal headroom that the government has, include possible changes to the tax-free personal allowance, an increase to the VAT threshold to £100,000, or reduction of fuel duty. Small changes in these areas could make a real difference for tradespeople, and help to reduce the pressure that they face in the current economic climate.” To read more from Trade Direct Insurance, click here.

Octopus Energy staff to be represented by UK's largest trade union

Octopus Energy and UNISON have sealed a landmark deal which will see the energy giant’s workers represented by the UK’s largest trade union The energy supplier says it spoke to several unions in recent months, and UNISON stood out for its "commitment to the energy transition" and the "creation of good, unionised green jobs". The agreement sets out how the two organisations will work together for the benefit of the Octopus team. Jon Paull, Chief Operating Officer, Octopus Energy, says, “We spoke to several unions over recent months and kept coming back to UNISON. We share the same goal: a clean energy future that brings bills down and creates good green jobs across the country – from office to field teams. “We’re proud of the place we’ve built. We’ve created over 12,000 green jobs in under a decade, we’re rated higher on Glassdoor than any other major UK energy supplier, and every employee is a shareholder." 'Our people are the reason Octopus works' He continues: “We’ve always said joining a union is a decision for our people, not for management – this deal puts that into practice. Our people are the reason Octopus works, and I look forward to building on those strong foundations with UNISON.” Andrea Egan, General Secretary, UNISON, adds, “UNISON brings workers together not only to win a fairer deal, but to drive the wider transformation of our society and economy. Nothing is more important in that respect than phasing out fossil fuels and replacing them with green energy. “Climate change threatens us all, but it also presents an opportunity to create millions of good, unionised green jobs. That’s why we’re delighted to announce this deal with Octopus. It’s good news for the company’s workers and for the future of green jobs in this country." To read more from Octopus Energy, click here.

Exclusive: 10 marketing tips for electrical contractors in 2026

Andrew Heppinstall, founder of marketing agency Unavoidable Marketing, shares ten practical ways electrical contractors can strengthen their online presence and attract new customers When ECN last ran marketing tips for trade businesses in 2022, most customers found an electrician through Google, a recommendation, or a directory listing. They still do. What has changed is how those channels work. More people now ask an AI assistant who to call, Google has overhauled its Local Services Ads, and the businesses doing best are the ones that own their online presence rather than renting it. Here are ten practical things any contractor or sole trader can do this year, most of them for little or no cost. 1. Treat your Google Business Profile as your shop front For most local searches, your business profile is the first thing a customer sees, often before your website. Choose electrician as your primary category, list the services you want more of, and set service areas you genuinely cover. Add real photos of your own work every month: a tidy consumer unit, an EV charger install, a finished rewire. Stock photos and empty profiles make customers scroll on. 2. Make your details identical everywhere Your business name, address and phone number should match exactly on your website, your business profile, your scheme listing, Companies House and any directories you use. AI assistants and search engines cross-check these sources. When they agree, the tools are more confident recommending you. When one listing has an old number or a slightly different name, that confidence drops. Set aside an hour to search for your business and fix anything out of date. 3. Ask every happy customer for a detailed review Reviews remain the strongest signal for both customers and AI tools, and detail matters as much as the star rating. Ask at the end of every job, while the customer is pleased, and send a direct link by text. Encourage them to mention the job and the area, for example "rewire in a three bed semi in Headingley", because that is the kind of detail people search for. Keep it honest. Since April 2025, the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act has made fake reviews unlawful in the UK, and Google does not allow incentives for reviews. Reply to every review, good or bad. A calm, professional reply to a complaint often reassures future customers more than another five stars. 4. Own your website and your domain Lead platforms and directory profiles can bring in work, but you are renting that space. If the platform changes its prices or rules, your presence goes with it. A website on your own domain is an asset you keep and build on. It does not need to be fancy. It needs to load quickly on a phone, show your number with a tap-to-call button, list your registrations and insurance, and explain clearly what you do and where. 5. Write a page for each service you want more of One page that says "all electrical work undertaken" tells customers and search engines very little. Give each main service its own page: EICRs, consumer unit upgrades, EV charger installation, rewires, fault finding, and so on. On each page, answer the questions customers actually ask. What is involved? How long does it take? Will there be disruption? What certificate will I get? Plain, specific answers like these are exactly what AI assistants pick up and quote when someone asks for advice. 6. Put your credentials where customers make decisions Customers often cannot judge the quality of electrical work, so they judge the signals around it. If you are registered with a competent person scheme such as NICEIC or NAPIT, show it on your website, your business profile and your quotes. Explain that you can self-certify notifiable work under Part P and that the customer will receive the right certificate, whether that is an Electrical Installation Certificate, a Minor Works Certificate or an EICR. Mention your public liability insurance too. These details win jobs against cheaper quotes. 7. Understand Local Services Ads before you spend Google's Local Services Ads, the listings at the very top of some searches where you pay per lead, have changed. There is now one Google Verified badge, the old money-back guarantee has gone, and Google no longer lets you dispute bad leads by hand. To get verified, expect to need a verified Business Profile, a VAT or Companies House number, public liability insurance, and any licence the law requires for your work. Because you can no longer claw back poor leads, set your service types and areas carefully so you only pay for work you want. Answer quickly and collect reviews, because responsiveness and reviews both help how often your listing is shown. 8. Answer fast, because a missed call is a lost job Most customers ring the next electrician on the list if nobody picks up. If you are on a job and cannot answer, have a clear voicemail and make sure someone, or something, texts the caller back within minutes to say when you will ring. It sounds basic, but speed of response is one of the biggest differences between contractors who are busy and those who say the phone has gone quiet. 9. Keep in touch with past customers Repeat and referral work is the cheapest work you will ever win. Keep a simple list of past customers and the work you did. Landlords in England need an electrical safety inspection at least every five years, so a reminder when an EICR is due is useful rather than salesy. The same goes for a follow-up after an EV charger install, or a note to customers who might want a consumer unit upgrade. Make sure you have permission to contact people and always give them an easy way to opt out. 10. Track where every job comes from Ask every new customer how they found you and write it down. Over a few months, you will see which channels actually pay, whether that is your business profile, your website, an ad, a directory or word of mouth. Then put more time and money into what works and stop paying for what does not. Without this, most marketing decisions are guesswork. The bottom line None of these tips needs a big budget. Most need a little time each week and some consistency. Get the basics right, own your presence online, and make it easy for both customers and the new AI tools to see that you are a reliable, qualified electrician who turns up and does the job properly. Andrew Heppinstall is the founder of Unavoidable Marketing

Finalists announced for the ECN Awards 2026

The finalists for the 2026 ECN Awards have been announced following extensive deliberation by a panel of expert judges The event, which takes place on 3 December at the Heart of England Conference and Events Centre in Coventry, will shine a spotlight on the very best in the electrical contracting industry. See the complete list of this year’s finalists below: Products Cable/Cable Management Product of the Year Amokabel Flexishield - Flexishield Rodent Repellent Metpro Group - Conlok® (Enhanced Range) Super Rod - QuikReel Max Cable Dispenser & Reel Saver WISKA UK Ltd - BRACE Contractor Kits   Circuit Protection Product of the Year Lewden Ltd - Type B HP RCBOs Live Electrical Distribution UK - Heat Aerosol Fire Extinguishing Device Live Electrical Distribution UK - SRN Dual Busbar Consumer Unit with no fly lead RCBO Luceco - BG B+ Heat Pump Protection Proteus Switchgear - Proteus Heat Pump Specific RCBO Sensata Technologies - Active + Passive Pyrofuse Shelly - Shelly PRO CB range Surge Protection Devices - Active LED Indication SPD range   EV Charging Product of the Year Charge-M8 & epark engineering - Charge-M8 EV Kube + epark engineering Multi-Post & Slip-On Barrier Luceco - Sync Energy EV Charger Ratio EV - io6 Street Ratio EV - io7 City Sensata Technologies - STEV Series High Voltage Contactors for Battery Electric and Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles Shelly - TopAC Portable EV charger 11kW EVE01-11R VCHRGD - VCHRGD Seven Pro waEV-charge - EV Smart Chargers - Powered by waEV-smart   Fire Safety Product of the Year Advanced - SmokeGo Live Electrical Distribution UK - Heat Aerosol Fire Extinguishing Device   HVAC Product of the Year Moss Technical Services Ltd - Motiv Sense3 Sensata Technologies - Low Thermal Drift Pressure Switch   Lighting Product of the Year Ansell Lighting - Prism Pro XM Aurora Lighting - Amari Floodlight BELL Lighting - Apex LED Battens DW Windsor - Sierra Solaflex Legrand - Green-i Luceco Group - 18V Inspection Light Range Moss Technical Services Ltd - Motiv Sense3 NVC Lighting UK - GREENLAND PRO P&A Projects - Astreo2 Shelly - Shelly Dimmer 0/1-10V PM Gen4 Thorn Lighting - Nella Bollard Zumtobel Lighting - CRAFT II plus SWP   Power (including Solar PV) Product of the Year Sensata Technologies - FaultBreakTM Contactor Shelly - Shelly EM Gen4   Security Product of the Year Ajax Systems - Wireless Grade 3 solution Shelly - Shelly Camera Shelly - Shelly Presence Gen4   Software/App of the Year  Ajax Systems - Ajax Pro Desktop (2025–2026 updates) Clear Way Studio - Tract Base Electric Miles - Electric Miles EICR PRO - EICR COMPLIANCE PORTAL  Monolith Compliance - Beacon My Safe Docs Ltd - My Safe Docs Napit - NAPIT FastTest Shelly - Shelly Smart Control Shocking Energy - JobWay RAMS   Sustainable Product of the Year Prefect Controls Limited - Irus Sensata Technologies - Compact A2L Multi-Refrigerant Leak Detection Module Sockits - USB socket with quick-connect cassette   Test Equipment Product of the Year Super Rod - Super Rod IR Link TIS - TIS 9000   Trade Tool of the Year Beech Innovations Limited - MeterBox Key Pro Luceco Lighting - 18V Inspection Light Range Metpro Group - Conlok® Torque Key Metpro Group - Steel Conduit Cutter Super Rod - QuikReel Max Cable Dispenser & Reel Saver Wiring Accessories Product of the Year Chump Tools Limited – CHUMPFixL Luceco Group - BG GridLite Sockits - Socket with quick-connect cassette   Projects EV Project of the Year Luceco - Triangle 45, Leeds Metcor Electrical - Powering Boldon: A Bold Solution for EV Charging   Lighting Project of the Year Inspire Audio Visual Ltd - Biba House York Luceco - 5 Journey Campus, Cambridge MDN UK Ltd - Grosvenor Square Gardens MDN UK Ltd - Oxford North Pensdown - 1 Waterfront Avenue – LED Lighting Installation Thorn Lighting - Powerleague Nottingham Arnold TRT Lighting - Haverfordwest Footbridge and Western Quayside Phase 2 Zumtobel and Thorn - Co-op Store Lighting Programme Zumtobel Lighting - Global Switch, London East   Sustainable Project of the Year Dimplex - Llanrumney CCHA Dimplex - Silvertown Plot 6 Pensdown - Centrica Lutterworth – PV & BESS Installation Prefect Controls Limited - Metal Works, Bristol TRT Lighting - Lincolnshire County Council LED Retrofit Programme ZLC energy - RJAH NHS Integrated Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Project   Training Apprentice of the Year James Thorpe - MDN UK Ltd Poppy Yates - MDN UK Ltd Raman Hassan Mustafa – ZLC Energy Training Provider/Initiative of the Year Advanced Aico BMS Electrical Training CEF Dimplex Hawkesworth In-Phase Training Ltd Marshall-Tufflex Napit NICEIC Shelly Ventilux Companies  Chain Wholesaler/Distributor of the Year (three stores or more) CHIL Electrical & Renewables City Plumbing HDM Solar (Wholesale) Ltd Contractor of the Year (turnover under £5m) Goodridge Electrical Contractors Ltd MDN UK Ltd Pensdown   Contractor of the Year (turnover over £5m) Brook and Mayo Limited Burgess Electrical Services Hawkesworth   Independent Wholesaler/Distributor of the Year Moss Technical Services Ltd NetXL Distribution Ltd   Manufacturer of the Year Advanced Ansell Lighting Aurora Lighting UK BELL Lighting Knightsbridge Luceco Marshall-Tufflex Metpro Group Ratio EV Red Arrow Electrical Distribution Ltd Selectric Shelly Surge Protection Test Rigs UK Ltd WAGO   Congratulations to all finalists. For further details on this year’s ECN Awards, along with details of how to book your tickets, click here. To read more about our judges who were involved in the selection process, click here.

Click Scolmore's decorative wiring accessories: delivering style, choice and consistency

As interior design trends continue to influence specification decisions across both residential and commercial projects, demand is growing for wiring accessories that combine outstanding aesthetics with dependable performance Today's contractors, developers and specifiers are looking for solutions that complement contemporary interiors while offering the quality and flexibility needed to meet project requirements. Wiring accessories manufacturer Click Scolmore's extensive decorative wiring accessories portfolio has been developed to meet these demands, providing a wide choice of styles, finishes and plate designs to suit virtually any interior scheme. A decorative solution for every project Whether the requirement is for a traditional metal plate, a sleek flat plate design or a modern screwless finish, Click offers a comprehensive selection of decorative wiring accessories that help create a coordinated look throughout a building. The range encompasses a variety of plate profiles and finishes, enabling customers to achieve the desired aesthetic across residential developments, hospitality venues, commercial offices, leisure facilities and high-end refurbishment projects. Alongside attractive aesthetics, every range has been designed with practicality and ease of installation in mind, providing contractors with dependable solutions that can be specified with confidence. Definity Complete: the ultimate screwless solution At the premium end of the decorative portfolio is Definity Complete, Click's stylish screwless wiring accessories range. Offering a clean, contemporary appearance, Definity Complete features a clip-on front plate design that conceals fixing screws for a seamless finish. The range combines sophisticated styling with practical installation benefits and is available in a broad selection of modern finishes to suit a wide variety of interiors. The collection includes switches, sockets, multimedia solutions and a host of accessories, providing a comprehensive solution for projects where appearance is a key consideration. Define: contemporary flat plate styling For customers seeking a slim, minimalist appearance, the Define range delivers a refined flat plate aesthetic that has become increasingly popular in modern properties. Characterised by its ultra-slim profile and clean lines, Define offers an elegant solution for contemporary interiors where attention to detail is paramount. The range provides all the functionality expected from a modern wiring accessories collection while enhancing the overall visual appeal of a room. Further enhancing its appeal, Click has recently expanded the Define range with the introduction of Matt Bronze and Matt Black finishes across the complete collection. These additions reflect current interior design trends and provide installers and specifiers with even greater choice when creating coordinated schemes. Popular metal plate solutions Completing the decorative offering are the highly successful Deco and Deco+ ranges, which continue to be specified across a broad spectrum of projects. Deco provides a robust and attractive metal plate solution, while Deco+ offers a screwless design option for customers seeking a cleaner, more contemporary appearance. Both ranges are available in a variety of popular finishes, allowing designers and contractors to select accessories that complement the wider décor. The availability of matching Matt Bronze and Matt Black options across multiple Click ranges ensures consistency throughout a project, regardless of the preferred plate style. Flexibility built in Many Click decorative wiring accessories are compatible with the company's versatile MiniGrid system, allowing customised switching arrangements to be created to meet specific project requirements. This flexibility makes the ranges suitable for a wide variety of applications, from simple residential installations through to more complex commercial environments where bespoke switching configurations may be required. Designed for modern interiors As the role of wiring accessories continues to evolve beyond simple functionality, aesthetics are becoming an increasingly important part of the specification process. With its extensive decorative portfolio, Click Scolmore offers contractors and specifiers a complete range of solutions that combine style, reliability and installation flexibility. From the premium screwless appeal of Definity Complete, to the sleek Define flat plate collection and the enduring popularity of Deco and Deco+, Click's decorative wiring accessories provide the choice needed to meet the latest interior design trends while delivering the quality and performance expected from one of the UK's leading wiring accessories brands. For more from Click Scolmore, click here. This article is sponsored by Click Scolmore.