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Around £30 a year can be saved by switching off standby, according to the energy saving trust. As most electrical appliances can be turned off at the plug without upsetting their programming it’s suggested that by making this a regular practice you can save both energy and money.

Curtis Castledine, Intermediate Design Engineer, began his career in Construction four years ago through the Briggs & Forrester Technical Apprenticeship programme, and qualified at the end of 2017.

Curtis said, “I’d always enjoyed and been interested in maths, physics and design technology. However apprenticeships were not something that was highlighted to me at school; students were encouraged to go to university.  The opportunity to be able to learn a trade whilst earning a living really appealed to me.

Our energy saving tip this week is to go smart. Smart thermostats can save you money by cutting your heating and cooling bill by 10-12%, saving about £110-125 per year.

There are ways to ensure you’re getting the most out of your smart thermostat and those who are likely to see the biggest savings are:

2017 was another positive year for the Briggs and Forrester Group’s health and safety record. Even with increases in project turnover, number of man hours worked and number of workers, the company has seen a year on year reduction in accidents and lost time injuries.

The Briggs & Forrester Group, and its workforce, completed in excess of 8 million man hours and achieved a 5% reduction in accidents across the group compared to 2016.