NET Introduces New Checklist For AM2 Preparation

All those undertaking the AM2 or AM2S assessment must now complete a ‘Readiness for Assessment’ checklist in advance before the assessment can be booked, to help improve the candidate’s chance of passing the assessment first time.  NET, the industry charity responsible for the assessments, has introduced the checklist as a mandatory ‘gateway check’, this is […]

IET And BSI Announce Official 18th Edition Wiring Regulations Changes

The official list of changes set to be included in the 18th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671:2018) has been released by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the British Standards Institution (BSI). BS 7671:2018, the national standard to which all new and amended electrical installations in the UK need to […]

Luceco Lights Kendal Rugby Union Football Club

Luceco has recently supplied LED luminaires for an £11m sports facility, the new home for Kendal Rugby Union Football Club (KRUFC). The brand new facility benefits from two large hospitality areas and a viewing balcony overseeing two pitches, one grass and one all-weather surface, a restaurant, physio practice and a community gymnasium, Esteem. P Wright […]

Smart City Lighting Strategy Launched For The Square Mile  

The City of London Corporation has announced it will bring innovative lighting proposals to the Square Mile, including remotely operated lighting that will complement the look of historic buildings, improve energy usage and help tackle light pollution. The strategy will use state of the art technology and see urban spaces coated in various lighting types, […]

J S Wright Launches New Apprentice Training Initiative

J S Wright has launched a training programme to help its apprentices fast-track their way up the career ladder. The J S Wright Experience will complement existing academic and work-based college courses to provide the company’s technical trainees with the all-round knowledge and skills to become high-flying corporate engineers. Dedicated mentors from within the company, […]

NICEIC Launches New Membership Scheme For Students

NICEIC has launched a new student membership scheme to offer greater support to the electricians of the future. The scheme is free to join for all students and apprentices currently undertaking full or part time courses within the electrotechnical industry. All those who join will be able to access the latest advice and support which […]

SELECT Demands Lower Threshold On Project Bank Accounts

The uncertainty which rocked the construction industry in the wake of the collapse of industry giant Carillion has led to renewed calls for increased regulation regarding payment security from SELECT, the campaigning body for the electrotechnical trade in Scotland. SELECT, which is Scotland’s largest trade association, has added its voice to many others – including […]

Increase In Electricians Certifying Skills, Says JIB

Applications for ECS gold cards from the Electrotechnical Certification Scheme increased by 36% in 2017, signalling a boost in the number of electricians looking to formally certify their skills.  In total the scheme in England, Wales and Northern Ireland now has around 128,000 cardholders, ranging from apprentices to electricians and managers. In addition to core […]

ECA and BESA Issue Retentions Plan To Government

A hard-hitting action plan to finally put the issue of cash retentions in construction to bed has been issued to the government by leading engineering services bodies the BESA and ECA. The submission follows the collapse of Carillion last month, which has severely affected many subcontractors. In the submission, the two trade bodies called on […]

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