covid
The ‘pingdemic’ impact on trade sector
With the ‘pingdemic’ causing wide-scale isolations, waiting times for labour and materials are pushed to new record lengths.
covid
Brits spend £110bn on home improvements amid pandemic property boom
Britons have spent billions of pounds on home improvements during the coronavirus pandemic.
bitcoin
Will Build for Bitcoin
In a story we love at Powered Now, Scottish company Orocco now accepts all major cryptocurrencies for completed projects.
Travis Perkins has sold its Plumbing & Heating business for £325m.
The sale of PTS is to a private equity group for £325m.
Saint-Gobain shatters previous investment record, a new glass factory!
A £30m investment that will secure the long-term high quality glass supply in the UK.
construction
Help to Build, doomed to fail without wholesale changes to planning
Our view on the latest government support for home builders, the new Help to Build Scheme
product update
Whats New in Powered Now: Appointment status and value
As part of our new v8.5.0 release we have a number of new and highly requested features including appointment statuses.
product update
Whats New in Powered Now: New Project Features
As part of our new v8.5.0 release we have a number of new and highly requested features you'll love: Pin, Mark and Filter
product update
Whats New in Powered Now: Sumup Online
As part of our new v8.5.0 release we have a number of new and highly requested features including a new integration, SumUp online.
British Gas
Meaning of the British Gas Fire and Rehire Strike
Fire and Rehire Strike: Over 7,000 workers at British Gas initiated a five-day strike. Main reason behind the strike is a change of pay and...
net-zero
Government and Installers Need To Come Together to Achieve Net Zero
The installer industry and the UK government must come together to engage with consumers and heating installers towards the net-zero 2050 goal.
Hot Water Cylinders
Worcester Bosch Launches New Range of Hot Water Cylinders
Worcester Bosch recently announced their new hot water cylinder offering.
Carbon Saving
Off-Grid BioLPG Can Yield 81% Carbon Saving
Off-Grid BioLPG Can Yield 81% Carbon Saving: BioLPG as the primary fuel source, they can attain a potential savings of 81% on carbon emissions.
Biofuels
Biofuels: Future for Home heating?
Biofuels: Future for Home heating - there has been much advancement over the years and Biofuels have managed to gain quite a foothold.
UK
UK Customer Service Trends Becoming Mainstream
UK Customer Service Trends: When it comes to your marketing plan, you’ve to keep a tab on ever-evolving consumer behaviours.
Electrician
Qualities That Make a Great Electrician
Being an Electrician can be challenging but a rewarding career if you have proper skills. Trained electricians are in high demand, and they get paid...
technology
Future-Proof Your Field Service Workforce [3 Important Steps]
How could you future-proof your field service workforce? It's hard predict the future precisely, here’re steps to set your business up for success.
Right to Repair
Upcoming ‘Right to Repair’ Law: What Does It Entail
The UK government is planning to launch the 'right to repair' law this summer. This new law will extend the lifespan of electronics by about a...
construction
Supply chains are failing UK trade & construction firms
While order books and confidence is sky high, there is a nasty problem brewing for small trade firms and UK material supplies.
construction
Construction & Trade output at its highest since 2014
Good news from IHS Markit/CIPS, the UK construction output has grown considerably in March '21 further demonstrating the UKs recovery from Covid.