Posts by: Joe Sharpe

On World Suicide Prevention Day on 10th September, the outdoor workers and tradespeople are calling for a cultural shift across British job sites, moving away from silence and stigma toward active, open support. Spearheaded globally by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) alongside the World Health Organization (WHO), the theme for World Suicide Prevention […]

Schneider Electric is working with Swansea University to power its journey to achieve net zero by 2035 and save money on energy and operational costs. Swansea University is committed to sustainability and modernisation, aiming to achieve zero carbon for direct emissions by 2035, with at least a 70% reduction by 2030. Working with Schneider Electric, the university […]

The Bathroom Association has welcomed Ideal Bathrooms as its newest member. The addition of Ideal Bathrooms represents an important step in the Association’s work to bring together businesses from across the bathroom supply chain. As a major link between manufacturers, brands, showrooms and trade customers, distributors bring valuable commercial experience and a broad view of […]

Many plumbing and heating installers, and in particular gas engineers, can come into contact with electricity whilst carrying out installation and maintenance tasks. As Gas Safety Week 2026 (14-20 September) launches – the national campaign, led by the Gas Safe Register, for raising awareness of taking proper precautions when working with or around gas appliances […]

There have been several high-profile cases of Legionella outbreaks in 2026, highlighting the importance of detection and prevention.  Unfortunately, Basel experienced one linked to cooling towers, with 26 people falling ill and one person dying. This followed the outbreak follows a recent Legionnaires’ disease cluster in New York’s Upper East Side, where seven people died […]