In 1914, the National Council of Women was created, with the aim of getting women into work as men joined the armed forces to aid in the war effort. These women changed the face of engineering forever, being highly praised for their skills and expertise. Unfortunately, by 1919 the Restoration of Pre-War Practices Act forced…
DetailsThe term ‘SMART factory’ describes an industrial facility that leverages internet-connected technology to improve manufacturing processes. Central to the success of a SMART factory is the technology that makes data collection possible, the sensors embedded in industrial equipment and, importantly, the industrial software to collect and analyse the data to ensure that the correct decisions…
DetailsWith a little over a year to go, Bureau Veritas has pledged its full support to the not-too-distant arrival of the 18th edition of the IET Wiring Regulations – asserting it will place increased emphasis on the safety of people. Due to be published in July 2018, BS 7671 – IET Wiring Regulations 18th edition…
DetailsResearch carried out by MoneySuperMarket has revealed that the nation has deep concerns about the impending smart home revolution, despite the likely cost savings. 76% of Brits have admitted to being ‘fearful’ of the smart homes concept, with unapproved data collection cited as the greatest worry. Other concerns include the technology being hacked by criminals (51%), being made unusable…
DetailsJust one in 16 electrotechnical businesses (6 per cent) from across the entire industry ‘absolutely support’ the proposed 18th Edition update to the Wiring Regulations, according to major new survey findings from the ECA. Nearly three in 10 respondents (28 per cent) said that the planned changes were ‘unfavourable’ or were ‘strongly opposed’ to them.…
DetailsWith just one year to go until the introduction of the 18th Edition NICEC and ELECSA will be giving contractors a preview of what to expect in the latest edition of its live webinar – The Wire! Industry experts Darren Staniforth and Alan Wells will be discussing the proposals and urging contractors to have their…
DetailsPlans are underway to incorporate the forthcoming 18th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations into the Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, to allow ECS cardholders to demonstrate their continuing professional development. The JIB National Board, which comprises representatives of the Electrical Contractors’ Association and Unite the Union, supported the move…
DetailsMCP, a provider of industrial training offers an overview on the more significant amendments to the regulations due to be published on 1st July 2018. These major additions and amendments are likely to be included. 1. Protection against overvoltage and transient overvoltage. This means protection of installations of overvoltage from within as well as from external…
DetailsPower engineering specialist Smith Brothers has contributed its high voltage expertise to powering up the UK’s largest standalone battery storage site Acting as the Independent Connections Provider (ICP) for the 15MW Lockleaze Fast Frequency Response (FFR) facility in Bristol, the Elland-based firm was enlisted by contractor Metka-EGN to carry out the high voltage electrical connections…
DetailsThe STA will launch new guidelines for the domestic storage industry capturing current best practice at Solar & Storage Live today. The STA’s Storage Commitments aim to encourage high standards early in the development of the UK’s currently nascent domestic battery storage industry, putting the interests of domestic consumers uppermost. Battery storage is expected to…
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