New white paper from Eaton helps electricians meet requirements of EN 61439

New white paper from Eaton helps electricians meet requirements of EN 61439

Power management company Eaton has published a new white paper which provides practical guidance on how to introduce low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies legally and safely in accordance with EN 61439 regulations.

Building Standards on the agenda when SELECT met Scottish Government Minister Marco Biagi

Building Standards on the agenda when SELECT met Scottish Government Minister Marco Biagi

The Approved Certifier of Construction scheme, which aims both to raise construction standards and simplifies the approval of many construction projects, is in danger of failing if more effort is not put into its use and promotion. This was the message a SELECT delegation gave Scottish Government Minister for Local Government and Community Empowerment, Marco Biagi, at a recent meeting at SELECT’s Midlothian Headquarters.

Internet of Things will create millions of job opportunities

Industry leaders claim Internet of Things will create millions of job opportunities

The Internet of Things (IoT) will create millions of job opportunities worldwide, according to leaders from the electrical industry, who poured cold water on speculation that automation could cause massive job redundancies.

Are you ready for Amendment 3?

Are you ready for Amendment 3?

NICEIC and ELECSA are reminding contractors that all electrical installations designed after June 30 are to comply with BS 7671:2008 incorporating Amendment 3:2015, The IET Wiring Regulations. The new standard was issued on 1st January this year, with contractors given a six month transition period to get up to speed with the changes.

NAPIT support landlords on electrical safety.

NAPIT support landlords on electrical safety. 

NAPIT has joined forces with the Residential Landlords Association (RLA) to create an electrical safety course to help keep properties safe and provide peace of mind to landlords and tenants alike.

A `marriage` made online

A `marriage` made online

Construction professionals have a brand new way to connect with contractors while cutting out the costs and constraints of a middleman.

Quartzelec named Large Contractor of the Year at the ECA Annual Awards

Quartzelec named Large Contractor of the Year at the ECA Annual Awards

 Quartzelec’s Manchester based building services and electrical contracting business has been recognised for its outstanding year winning significant electrical installation and contracting projects such as those with Manchester Metropolitan University, and then delivering them on time and budget.

Greenworks helps installers to understand ErP with seminar

Greenworks helps installers to understand ErP with seminar

Greenworks Training Academy is helping installers get to grips with the latest phase of the Energy Related Products Directive (ErP). The Green Deal & Eco Awards training organisation of the year, will be holding a free seminar, between 10am and 12pm on July 22nd, for people to find out more about the ErP Directive.

TE Connectivity and Andretti Technologies team up

TE Connectivity and Andretti Technologies team up

A global leader in connectivity, announced today that it has been named a lead partner to Andretti Technologies, the technology incubation and advanced engineering business of Andretti Autosport.

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