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Scotland needs double the existing number of qualified electricians if it hopes to make a successful transition to net zero, one of the country’s foremost construction experts has claimed. Professor Sean Smith says more recruitment is needed to keep pace with the growth in the renewables sector – and that there is an unprecedented pathway …
The Electrical Industry Awards have extended their early bird registration rate of £30 until 13th June—giving entrants extra time to secure the discounted fee before it rises to £50 ahead of the final entry deadline on 27th June. Now celebrating its 33rd year, the Electrical Industry Awards are the ultimate showcase for the brightest stars, …
11 June 2025 | 9am – 5pm BST | Sulzer, Birmingham, UK Develop Skills. Build Confidence. Shape the Future. The Association of Electrical & Mechanical Trades (AEMT) is proud to present Apprentice Day 2025, hosted by industry leader Sulzer at their facility in Birmingham. This one-of-a-kind event brings together apprentices from across the electro-mechanical …
New regulations that will require online marketplaces to finance recycling of electrical waste were published yesterday. The new waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) regulations laid before parliament close a crucial loophole that has allowed non-compliant product to be sold via online marketplaces. Commenting on the news, Recolight CEO Nigel Harvey said “For over a …
Lyrical Communications (part of Nineteen Group), organiser of InstallerSHOW, has announced a partnership deal which really packs a punch. Lewis Williams, reigning Commonwealth Games heavyweight gold medallist and one of the hottest up-and-coming properties in British professional boxing, has joined the InstallerSHOW stable ahead of the 2025 event. Lewis is signed to Queensbury Promotions, home …
Research from The Dad Shift shows just 3 per cent of UK’s investment in parental leave supports active fathers On The Tools has joined forces with campaigning group The Dad Shift to support the UK’s first-ever Dad Strike, encouraging fathers in the industry to down tools early on June 11th, spend time with their families, …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: electime 3rd June 2025 InstaVolt, the UK’s leading ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging network, has been awarded a gold medal for its commitment to health and safety for a fifth year running. This medal awarded by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents …
The Lighthouse Charity provides holistic support to our UK and Ireland construction community on all aspects of emotional, physical and financial wellbeing. And every day of the week, the charity’s call handlers respond to people reaching out for help through their 24/7 helpline and live web chat service. Ewan Paton, Helpline Supervisor, recently became the face of the charity’s …
A long long time ago (30 years) we wrote a programme to track and trace all of our Straton Electrical job cards. It served us well until our needs became a bit more demanding. As tradesmen we all know that time is money and that we all have those jobs that slip through the cracks …
Panasonic has teamed up with Installer Online to bring you an exclusive chance to win one of three incredible Technics prize bundles at InstallerSHOW 2025, each worth over £1,000! Offering a daily prize at the show, this limited time competition giveaway is completely free to enter via the InstallerSHOW app. Winners will be announced each …
Innovative funded model for decentralised ambient ground-source heat network reduces capital investment for developers Energetics, part of the Last Mile group of multi-utility infrastructure companies, announced it has completed and energised a low-carbon ground source heat network at a residential development in Barnton, near Edinburgh. The Avenue, Barnton, consists of 48 luxury homes designed for …
One in five landlords (21 per cent) are unaware that not having a valid EICR could result in a fine Eight per cent of landlords admit they either do not currently have a valid EICR in place or are not sure if their report is valid Only one in 10 landlords across the UK (10 …
COURSE ONE: Certificate of Compliance (CoC) Practical AND Theoretical Refresher Completion Session – 24 AND 25 June 2025 – Face to Face ALL-ENCOMPASSING CoC THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL COMPLETION REFRESHER SESSION Take advantage of this extremely popular and beneficial two day theoretical and practical two-day course. Hone your skills and to be in a position to …
ECASA Online Shop for Electrical Contracting Supplies ensures that you get what is necessary for your compliance CoCs (Certificate of Compliance) to your doorstep. The ECASA Online Shop values your safety. We value all Contractors in the Electricity Industry, while you busy with your project, that tender all your compliance Reports will be on your …
The New National Pension Fund took effect on 01 March 2025. Every employee that joined the electrical contracting industry within the registered scope of the National Bargaining Council for the Electrical Contracting Industry from this date has to be a member of this fund. This means that all employees joining the industry now belong to …
IE Unit Standards Course – May/June 2025 (Saturdays – online) A course aimed at a candidate who wishes to qualify and achieve their Unit Standards to eventually obtain the Master installation Electrician registration with Department of Employment and Labour and teaches candidates to accurately assess and verify installations. Held on Saturdays to better assist candidates. …
LexisNexis have recently published a Practical Guide to Administering Construction Contracts, an easy-to-use guide for developers, architects, project managers, quantity surveyors, (sub)contractors, students and building owners to assist in administering standard-form building construction contracts and subcontracts. This book covers every step of administering building construction contracts from project inception through to the resolution of disputes. …
The ECA (SA) Port Elizabeth is hosting a three-day face-to-face Estimating and Tendering course in Port Elizabeth. The course will be presented by one of the electrical contracting industry’s Estimating & Tendering experts, Calli Pieterse. THE COURSE HAS A CAPACITY OF 30 CANDIDATES, AND ONCE FILLED AND PAID, WE CANNOT ACCEPT MORE PARTICIPANTS. Key outcomes of the course Understanding the …
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In the SA Electrical Contractor dated May-June 2024 regarding the article Electrical Tester for Single Phase and DC, the ECA(SA) made an interpretation of the Electrical installation regulations which can be read here: https://mags.ecasa.co.za/books/ftim/#p=19 In this article the following was clarified: There have also been references to persons delivering an opinion on the matter from the …
The Electrical Contractors Association of South Africa (ECA(SA)) is hosting a specialized Think Tank session focused on earthing practices for alternative energy supplies – a critical yet often overlooked aspect of modern electrical installations. As solar PV, wind energy, and backup generation systems continue to proliferate, proper earthing techniques have become increasingly important. Incorrect grounding …
