This month’s front cover features Timeguard’s new, slimmed-down fused spur, the Slimline FST, designed to combine functionality with aesthetics. A huge success in the market so far, the Slimline FST combines the essential fuse with electronic timing, while still fitting a standard single-gang back box. 24 hour and seven-day timing options are available, and a Wi-Fi version has also joined the family. Take a look for yourself on page 10!
Elsewhere in the issue, Scolmore’s Katie Plumstead explores how outdoor power can help to create safer, brighter and more welcoming recreational spaces, considering accessibility, highlighting particular areas of the garden, security and aesthetics. Turn to page 24 to find out more.
One page 20, meanwhile, Effie Vraka of Wevo Energy explains the EV charging possibilities that can be opened up by the use of AI, or artificial intelligence, when planning installations. “By optimising the resources available and using smart charging management platforms, decision-makers tasked with EV installations can electrify every parking space simply, efficiently and cost-effectively,” she maintains.
On page 22, we take a look at what visitors can expect from Smart Buildings Show 2024, and what delegates will learn at Electrical Safety First’s 2024 Product Safety Conference.
Plus, as always, we share our usual news, views, products and installations from market-leading businesses across the sector, including a deep-dive on the latest quarterly survey of the UK engineering services sector, shared by ECA, on page 27.
Enjoy the issue!
Bryony Andrews , editor
