The agenda for growth: campaigning construction group states its case on procurement
The agenda for growth: campaigning construction group states its case on procurement
As the Scottish government prepares to unveil its proposals for reforming procurement, the dynamic new organisation which represents specialist trades in the Scottish construction industry has laid down a strong marker about what it would like to see in the new Bill.
NAPIT to speak at party political fringe events
NAPIT to speak at party political fringe events
NAPIT will be speaking at two Electrical Safety: Why Regulations Matter fringe events during this year’s Labour and Conservative party conferences, held in Brighton on Tuesday 24th September and Manchester on Monday 30th September respectively.
ECA simplifies SSIP search for buyers
ECA simplifies SSIP search for buyers
The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) has enhanced its searchable database of members to enable public and private sector procurers to identify ECA members that meet the standards set by Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP). More than 650 ECA member firms are already included in the list.
Amendment now available for IET Wiring Regulations 17th Edition
Amendment now available for IET Wiring Regulations 17th Edition
The IET has now made available Amendment No 2 to BS7671:2008, the IET Wiring Regulations 17th Edition.
NAPIT says EST report highlights importance of hiring MCS certified installers
NAPIT says EST report highlights importance of hiring MCS certified installers
NAPIT has welcomed the findings of a new Energy Saving Trust (EST) report which suggests homeowners could be making savings and earnings of up to £1,350 a year by installing air source heat pumps and £3,000 per year by installing ground source heat pumps in their homes.
BMW i seals partnership deal for installation service in the UK

BMW i seals partnership deal for installation service in the UK
BMW i has formed a partnership with Schneider Electric. The partnership sees Schneider Electric become, not only the manufacturer of the BMW i Wallbox, but also the recommended installer.
Stanley’s fantasy football tournament returns for 2013/14 season
Stanley’s fantasy football tournament returns for 2013/14 season
With the start of the new English Premier League (EPL) season edging ever closer, Stanley has announced that it will again play host to a fantasy football tournament for the 2013-2014 season.
LEDs to reduce crime in Gloucester neighbourhoods
LEDs to reduce crime in Gloucester neighbourhoods
Residents in Gloucester are rallying together in order to combat crime in their neighbourhoods by having LED lights installed.
Luton installs innovative lighting system to ‘Save’

Luton installs innovative lighting system to ‘Save’
Luton Borough Council has become the first local authority in the UK to roll out the LeafNut remote monitoring and control system for street lighting from Harvard Engineering using the company’s innovative ‘Install to Save’ finance package.
New module on Schneider Electric menu
New module on Schneider Electric menu
Schneider Electric has added a new module to its ‘ lunch n learn’ CPD course menu.