The Joint Industry Board (JIB) has appointed Roger Horne as its new Head of Membership. In the role, Roger will be responsible for all aspects of JIB member recruitment and retention, including working with the JIB’s Regional Advisor team and developing membership marketing activities. Roger joins the JIB from his previous position as Head of…
Industry leader Mike Smith takes on central role Highly respected electrical engineer and business leader Mike Smith has joined leading engineering services body ECA as Director of Technical. Smith previously held a variety of commercial roles at SES Engineering Services over the past 25 years and was most recently the firm’s estimating and sector director,…
In its centenary year, MK Electric is launching a new range set to make its products more widely accessible – MK Essentials. Designed to offer the reliability, fit and quality for which the company is known, MK Essentials offers a wide range of white switches and sockets suitable for smaller budgets, without compromising on customer…
Industry leaders Scolmore, JIB, NAPIT, Marshall-Tufflex and the IET are announced as confirmed sponsors of the 27th instalment of Electrical Industry Awards, taking place on Thursday 24 October at the Royal Gardens Hotel, Kensington Now in its 27th year, the Electrical Awards is an event that looks to reward and celebrate outstanding performance within the…
NAPIT announce support of SparkSafe LtP (Licence to Practise) to provide increased levels of assurance to clients relating to the qualifications and competence of individuals within the UK’s Electrical Contacting industry. There are tens of thousands of unqualified, under-qualified and self-designated workers within the UK’s electrical industry supply chain. Around 200,000 UK electrical workers operate…
Focus on future opportunities for electrical contractors More than 400 electricians attended Epsom Downs Racecourse recently for NICEIC and ELECSA’s Live South Event. With a growing demand for future technology and smart homes, contractors were given exclusive access to a variety of technical seminars and breakout sessions from some of the nation’s leading electrical experts. Electric…
At your services – What to expect during commissioning – was launched this week by The NHBC Foundation in collaboration with BSRIA. Published in answer to the ever-escalating cluster of services – from solar-technologies to whole-house ventilation systems – which means site managers will see a rising range of commissioning activities on their sites, often…
Airtech, the ventilation specialists, has undertaken radon mitigation works for specialist rural housing association, Hastoe. Radon sumps or Air+ Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) units were installed in 61 homes across Hastoe’s West region, from Cornwall to Wiltshire, to reduce Radon levels. Hastoe appointed Airtech to carry out the vital works to reduce radon levels following…
With so many exhibitors showcasing their products and solutions at FIREX International 2019, it can sometimes be difficult to navigate the show floor and ensure you’re sourcing the right products for your fire safety strategy. That’s what Fire Solutions, organised by Halma, seeks to remedy. This brand-new approach to exhibiting sees six leading suppliers of…
The latest ‘Electrical Accessories Market Report’ from AMA Research highlights the increasing consumer awareness for energy efficiency improvements, supporting carbon reduction and climate change targets. Changes in legislation affecting electrical accessories continue to have a focus on energy efficiency, reducing carbon emissions and health and safety. Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of energy issues and…