Rogue spark narrowly avoids jail for misuse of ELECSA logo
Rogue spark narrowly avoids jail for misuse of ELECSA logo
An electrician narrowly avoided jail after falsely claiming to be registered with ELECSA.
E-commerce growth presents opportunities for electrical wholesalers
E-commerce growth presents opportunities for electrical wholesalers
In 2014, the electrical wholesale market was estimated to have grown by four per cent compared with 2013.
Industry continues accident reduction trend
Industry continues accident reduction trend
The electrical contracting industry is continuing to improve workplace safety with a 10th annual reduction in accidents, a new JIB report has shown.
Record results for TechTalks 2014/15
Record results for TechTalks 2014/15
A record number of visitors attended the latest series of NICEIC and ELECSA’s award winning Tech Talk events.
Aico launches new technology for its carbon monoxide alarms
Aico launches new technology for its carbon monoxide alarms
Aico has announced the launch of AudioLink, a revolutionary new data extraction technology integrated into all of its CO alarms.
Teenagers underestimating electrical sector earning potential
Teenagers underestimating electrical sector earning potential
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply has been named as the highest earning sector in the UK. However, teenagers seem to be worryingly unaware of the earning potential of the sector, despite citing earning potential (60 per cent) as the single biggest deciding factor in future career choices.
Positive end to 2014 for electrical contracting businesses
Positive end to 2014 for electrical contracting businesses
The final quarter of 2014 was a positive one for electrical contractors according to new research from the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA).
Annual survey reveals drop in stress and fatigue amongst electricians
Annual survey reveals drop in stress and fatigue amongst electricians
The outlook for electricians from both a business and wellbeing perspective is looking positive according to the results of the annual health check survey by ECIS.
Health partnership to benefit over 12,000 operatives
Health partnership to benefit over 12,000 operatives
Helping JIB members and their employees to address work related health issues is the focus of a new partnership between the Joint Industry Board and the Constructing Better Health (CBH) scheme.
Electricians’ register tops 100,000 users
Electricians’ register tops 100,000 users
More than 100,000 people have now visited Registered Competent Person Electrical (RCPE), the customer facing online search facility and website for competent electricians.