Electrical Review Annual Specification Guide
New from the Electrical Review team this year is the Annual Specification Guide. The new publication is aimed at electrical engineers, project managers, consultants and electrical contractors.
This print and online resource will provide a best practice guide to specifying electrical systems in buildings and industry, from plugs and sockets through to HV substation installation and smart grids.
Specifying the right electrical system for an installation with key considerations such as energy efficiency, ease of installation, cost of ownership and future proofing is always a difficult process. This Specification Guide is designed to assist in this process. It will also feature best practice articles from leading manufacturers and suppliers, alongside supplier contact information and recommendations on the best kit to specify for a particular installation.
The guide will be divided into six categories :
• Power
• Automation
• Compliance
• Panel building
• Building services
• Test and measurement
These categories will then be broken down into industry areas.
Here is an example enhanced listing
I would encourage you to visit www.electricalreview.co.uk/guide for further information, to register and enter your details for inclusion. Anyone interested in contributing an editorial piece should email elinorem@electricalreview.co.uk.
The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of Elinore Mackay and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Electrical Review. This content represents individual perspective and industry commentary.
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