Electrical

An electrician has been killed while attempting to fix faulty bathroom lights at a home in Houghton, Wearside.

MPs are urging tougher rules to be put in place to govern the level of electrical training that tradesmen receive.

A new study has revealed the most common electrical DIY mistakes made by UK homeowners, highlighting the importance of hiring a professional to do the job.

A Texas electrician was the subject of a Golden Globe winning film at this year’s awards.

Trade tool supplier Screwfix has announced that it is to open two new stores in the Plymouth area.

One MP’s attempts to change the law regarding electrical standards in private rented accommodation could lead to more job opportunities for electrical tradesmen.

An electrician based in Coventry has been named one of the top tradesmen in Britain in a nationwide contest.

Able Skills is very proud to have been invited by the IET to join their exclusive list of Centres of Excellence.

A Member of the Scottish Parliament is pushing for compulsory electrical safety checks in the private rental sector in a bid to improve safety for tenants.

Householders are being urged to ensure they are employing fully qualified electricians to carry out any electrical work in their homes.

Calls have been made to require landlords in the private rented sector to improve electrical safety checks.

Electricians have seen a notable increase in turnover during the course of 2013 as economic growth starts to gather pace.