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NICEIC chief executive officer Emma Clancy was among a panel of leading electrical contracting industry figures called in front of the Department of Communities and Local Government (CLG) Select Committee to discuss the case for retaining electrical safety as part of the building regulations.
The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) has welcomed the news the HVCA has terminated its plans to introduce the Building Engineering Services National Agreement (BESNA). Balfour Beatty Engineering Services (BBES) and NG Bailey have also previously confirmed they intend to withdraw from the agreement: This presents an important opportunity for the industry to move forward. The ECA has consistently said that a collaborative way forward is the only way to deliver sustainable change.
Time is running out for entries to a new award to recognise the achievements of women working in the built environment, and SummitSkills is urging building services engineering employers not to miss this opportunity to celebrate the work of their staff.
The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) is calling on government to clamp down on substandard apprenticeships and ensure taxpayer cash goes to courses that will get people jobs, following the publication of a report on adult apprenticeships.
Thermal imaging cameras are getting smarter and easier to use, even at entry-level stage. The software that drives this functionality is becoming increasing more powerful. And both are now easily affordable resulting in the technology being applied more widely than ever before. But this presents an important consideration.
