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The latest update to the wiring regs (18th Edition) was released on 15 April 2026. If you’re currently training or recently qualified, here’s everything you need to know.

Are you thinking about learning a trade but unsure where to begin? Find out more about the different training options on offer if you’re considering a career in construction.

Think you can’t fit training in? Think again. A home study electrical course offers a more flexible approach to learning so retraining could be easier than you think.

Ready to take your ACS initial assessment? Find out everything you need to know about gaining the essential core gas safety accreditations.

Learn more about why building NVQ readiness amongst your team is always a worthwhile investment for construction businesses.

As a requirement for Gas Safe Registered engineers, it’s essential that core qualifications are kept up to date to ensure continuous accreditation, compliance and Gas Safe registration.

Find out more about the key talking points from the Construction Industry Training Board’s 2026 Industry Training Picture Report.

As April marks Stress Awareness Month, find out more about how the construction industry is dealing with mental wellbeing, and what steps are being taken to improve support.

Find out more about the growing issue of tool theft in the UK, and the preventive steps that tradespeople can take to combat the problem.

From Royal Marine Commando to qualified electrician, find out how Scott planned for his new career through home-study learning and part-time training while serving in the Armed Forces.

Find out more about Level 2 electrical training and why this is the perfect starting point for businesses hiring newcomers to the industry.

With student loan debt once again a hot topic in the news, is a career in the trades a more appealing prospect than ever before?