SELECT has continued its ongoing Member support by launching an in-depth guide for users of its popular SELECTcerts digital certification app. The 60-page digital booklet includes practical information on all aspects of the service, from getting started to creating certificates and making the most of the app’s many functions. Created by SELECT Technical Adviser Neil…
Further research by Cornwall Insight into data published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) shows that despite a 97% drop in vehicle sales and difficult market conditions, there continues to be demand for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs). In fact, 1,374 BEVs were registered during April, accounting for 32% of all new vehicle registrations, outselling…
Aimed at promoting high standards and skills, the new structure has been developed by an industry-wide working group formed by SELECT and other leading trade associations and employer representatives including: British Security Industry Association (BSIA) FESS Employer Group Fire Industry Association (FIA) Fire & Security Association (FSA) Security Systems and Alarm Inspection Board (SSAIB) Joint…
According to AMA Research’s latest Lighting Market Report the move towards the use of LEDs has increased, where this technology is estimated to represent 14 per cent of lighting appliances owned by UK households. LEDs growth in market share has been underpinned by energy efficiency regulations, which subsequently lead to the removal of sale of…
An electrical apprentice sponsored by Hudson Contract is helping to get Britain building again. Thomas Benninger has been working on three housing developments in North Yorkshire. The 26-year-old from Bridlington is learning valuable skills as he carries out installations at the new-build sites in Malton, Holtby and Cloughton. Hudson launched the apprenticeship scheme in response to the…
The Electrical Safety Roundtable (ESR) in the Workplace met for the first time at the beginning of 2018, with the overarching aim of improving Electrical Safety in places of work. Representatives of the electrical industry who are responsible for electrical safety within a workplace convened to thrash out what the biggest causes of concern regarding…
The construction industry is slowly getting get back to work, with many professionals in the sector returning to new and different types of contracts. ECIC, providers of specialist insurance to electrical and construction contractors and trade associations, is warning that failing to inform your insurer of any changes to the nature of work undertaken could…
The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA)is issuing a reminder to school pupils not to miss out on the chance to win an exciting prize. The BCIA’s Schoolz Out competition challenges school pupils to design an energy saving product or initiative for their school which uses an element of control to save energy, and the 31…
Lockdown has proved to be a very difficult time for the electrical industry, with many contractors on furlough and some wholesalers closing their doors to trade. But with positive movement within the industry in recent weeks, Red Arrow have been working on an initiative to fundraise for charity. Donating profits from the proceeds to a…
The Fire, Emergency and Security Systems (FESS) industry has introduced a new Occupational Qualification Structure leading to Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) Card recognition, aimed at promoting high standards and skills. The new structure has been developed by an industry-wide working group formed by leading trade associations and employer representatives including British Security Industry Association (BSIA),…