Responding to the government’s 19 July statement on the ‘Farmer Review’ of construction labour models (published October 2016), ECA Director of Business Paul Reeve and BESA Director of Legal and Commercial Rob Driscoll commented: “The ECA and BESA are pleased that the government supports the importance of a ‘sector deal’ for the construction and engineering…
DetailsSELECT, the campaigning trade body for Scotland’s electrical sector, has thrown its weight behind increased pressure from MPs over the vexed issue of cash retentions within the construction industry. SELECT is once again highlighting the issue in advance of a government review of the Construction Act which is expected to include actions such as the…
DetailsHeating products manufacturer Stiebel Eltron UK has expanded its team following a year of strong growth with the appointment of Andrew Buttree as UK key account manager for the merchants. Andrew has 17 years of experience within the merchant sector, specifically within the plumbing and heating industry. He will focus on targeting business growth and…
DetailsSPIE UK has been awarded an £8 Million contract for mechanical and electrical works at East Ayrshire Council’s new William Mcllvanney Campus in Kilmarnock. Named after the world-renowned author, who was born and educated in Kilmarnock, the £45.3 million, 18,360m² campus will accommodate approximately 1,465 secondary, 383 primary and 160 early years pupils between the…
DetailsFour in five young driver deaths occur on rural roads But very few drivers break the 60mph speed limit on these road Telematics firm Quartix calls for extra education for young drivers on the dangers of rural roads. Cambridge 17th July 2017 – Experienced motorists are setting their own speed limit, well under the official…
DetailsCities could make energy savings and CO2 emission reductions of almost two-thirds through the introduction of smart LED street lighting, representatives of Philips Lighting, a global leader in lighting, will tell the United Nations today. Appearing during the “Local 2030: Hub for Sustainability Solutions” Special Event at the UN Headquarters in New York today, Philips…
DetailsA series of leading bodies from across the fire, emergency and security sector are now supporting this year’s FSA Awards, which are currently open to nominations from the entire industry. In addition to leading electrotechnical trade associations ECA and SELECT, who are partnering on the FSA Awards, the industry bodies now supporting the awards are…
DetailsFollowing a detailed tender process, ERSG & Powell Engineering are pleased to announce they have signed an exclusivity agreement to supply contract staff for their projects across the UK. Powell Engineering was established in 1985 to provide the electrical generation, transmission & distribution industry, with specialist design, installation and commissioning services. Headquarters based in Doncaster,…
DetailsControl and integration product producer North Building Technologies is to sponsor the new Building Services Forum. The Forum is a one-day ticketed event encompassing a CPD accredited seminar programme covering topics such as the Internet of Things, cyber security, intelligent buildings, healthy buildings, energy management and more. North Building Technologies is an independent company based…
DetailsBDP has been awarded a full interdisciplinary contract for client advisory services to the Palace of Westminster. Since its construction in the mid-1800s, many features and systems in the Palace have never undergone a major renovation, and the heating, ventilation, water, drainage and electrical systems are extremely antiquated. In awarding these contracts, Parliament can take…
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