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NICEIC, the UK’s leading certification body for the building services industry, has introduced their latest podcast series, ‘Technically Speaking’. Aimed at electrical contractors wishing to expand their knowledge, ‘Technically Speaking’ joins the brands successful technical webinar series, The...

Within this figure, the research suggests that even if an extra 5000 new apprentices qualified by 2023 (representing a 33% increase), this would still leave a shortfall of 7,500-10,000 electricians needing to be sourced from elsewhere. These workforce predictions are based on meeting demands...

Kevan has been with Certsure since 2016 when he joined the operations team as Director of Certification and Operations. He has been undertaking the interim Managing Director position since December following the departure of Emma Clancy. Phil Buckle, Chair of the Certsure board commented...

In the ECA’s recent YouGov survey of adults who are eligible for a smart meter, just 1 in 14 respondents with a smart meter (7%) said that having one had reduced their energy bills, while 1 in 11 (9%) said they had increased.  This is despite 1 in 4 (23%) reporting that the main reason for...

It was business as usual for self-employed electricians during February, with earnings up £108 per week compared to January. “Demand for electrical sub-contractors has been strongest in the East of England and the West Midlands, with weekly earnings of £1,338 and £1,207 respectively,” says...

According to the product standard IEC / EN 62606, an AFDD is a device intended to mitigate the effects of arcing faults, by automatically disconnecting the circuit when an arc fault is detected. The causes of Arc Faults include damaged installations, trapped cables, cable breakage, UV radiation...

/sites/www.voltimum.co.uk/files/pdflibrary/9akk107046a7579_abb_furse_iet_wiring_regs_20pp_brochure_aw_cc.pdf Teaser text:  Changes to the wiring regulations now stipulate that electrical contractors must ensure electronic systems are fitted with surge protection devices (SPDs). Protecting human...

In the light of the Grenfell tragedy, the spotlight has been shone on fire safety with the result that building regulations are becoming much more stringent, and building products are coming under more scrutiny.   As the first manufacturer to launch fire-rated downlights back in 2005, with our...

Certsure, ECA and Electrical Safety First (ESF) have worked together to develop plans to raise standards across the industry. The trio are the driving force behind proposals to change the ways competence within the industry is measured.   While the electrotechnical industry prides itself on a...

Roofers are the highest earning trade in the UK, according to new research. The figures, uncovered by Simply Business, show which trades are raking in the dough, with roofers, joiners and electricians all falling in the top three – but it all depends on where you live. Roofers living the...

Nine industry federations and representative bodies have jointly called for collaboration to boost availability of occupations in greatest shortages including site supervisors, operatives and quantity surveyors. The organisations – Association for Consultancy & Engineering, Build UK, Civil...

An unqualified electrician who dangerously rewired a Hartlepool home has been jailed for 13 months thanks to a successful prosecution from Hartlepool Borough Council’s Trading Standards team. John Draco (35) of Newton Aycliffe pleaded guilty to fraud and consumer protection related offences...

Two directors of a Warrington-based solar panel company have been handed four-year jail sentences for fraudulently deceiving customers and falsely claiming to be NICEIC registered. The two men were each sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court following an investigation by Warrington trading...

David Appleton was fined a total of over £8,000 at Bristol Magistrates’ Court after substandard electrical work was found at two properties he had worked on. NAPIT were invited by South Gloucestershire Council to conduct inspections on these properties after the council’s Building Control...

Kevin has now taken retirement and bid farewell to the team in a heartfelt send off, which was well deserved. Distributor and Installer (D&I) Sales Manager, Julie Banks said Kevin will be greatly missed, and praised him for his dedication and commitment. The D&I Commercial Team from...

In an industry first, NICEIC and ELECSA will be transmitting a live talk on the 18th Edition which will be beamed via satellite to 40 cinema screens simultaneously. It promises to be the biggest electrical conference ever staged and a must see event for everyone connected to the electrical...

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