| Government |
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| Best Value |
The Government's Best Value Site |
| Small Business Service |
For people who run or are starting up small businesses in the UK |
| BERR |
Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform. This was formerly the Department of Trade and Industry. |
| ePolitix - Electrical Contractors' Association |
This is a link to the ECA parliamentary microsite which is hosted by ePolitix. |
| Working Well Together Campaign |
The site that claims to 'Answer to all your health and safety questions'!. Covers construction health and safety good practice, and basic management requirements. |
| Congestion Charge for London |
This link provides details of the congestion charge commencing on 17 February 2003. |
| Business Link |
Advice and information for new and small businesses. Business Link is an easy to use business support, advice and information service managed by the Department of Trade and Industry. Its local presence across England, managed by business people for business people, means it is uniquely placed to identify business support services from across the government, voluntary and private sectors.
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| Industrial |
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| Construction Business Net |
The online portal for the Construction and Building Services Industries |
| EDA |
Electrical Distributors Association |
| LIF |
Lighting Industry Federation |
| SELECT |
SELECT |
| NHIC |
National Home Improvement Council, Carlyle House, 235 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London SW1V 1EJ. Tel: 020 7828 8230. Fax: 020 7828 0667 |
| Energy Saving Trust |
Information on sustainable use of energy and carbon dioxide emissions. |
| Institution of Incorporated Engineers |
Representing the interests of engineering Technicians and Incorporated Engineers |
| The International Fire Buyers Guide |
The International Fire Buyers Guide |
| BSRIA |
Building Services, Research and Information Association |
| HVCA |
Heating and Ventilating Contractors Association |
| Electrical & Mechanical Contractor |
The Electrical and Mechanical Contractor is the Journal of the ECA |
| AIE |
Association Internationale Enterprises E'Equipement Electrique |
| CBI |
Confederation of British Industry |
| Institute of Measurement & Control (IMC) |
The IMC promotes the general advancement of the science and practice of measurement and control technology and its applications. |
| Specialist Engineering Contractor (SEC) Group |
The SEC group exists to be able to meet the business needs of its clients through delivering high-quality engineering systems, services, products and structures as part of integrated supply teams. |
| National Security Inspectorate (NSI) |
The NSI is the national body inspecting firms providing security systems across the UK. |
| Association of Consultant Approved Inspectors (ACAI) |
The Association of Consultant Approved Inspectors was formed in 1996, with the aim of furthering the development and understanding of private sector building control with the industry and the general public.
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| Optical Technology Training Ltd Website |
Quality training, consultancy or technical support in the design, specification, planning, installation or maintenance of fibre optics and communications cabling.
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| Intelligent Building Systems |
In the Intelligent Building Systems sector, the Novar's activities include the manufacture of a wide range of electrical, electronic and control products for industrial, commercial and residential requirements, mainly in the UK and continental Europe. |
| Part P Information and Application Website |
This site is designed primarily for firms that carry out fixed electrical installation work in dwellings and want to be able to self-certify that their work complies with the Building Regulations once Part P (electrical safety). |
| EEIBA |
EEIBA is the only charity that exists to help those in hardship and distress who work, or have worked, in the electrical and electronics industries and any connected or allied industries and sciences (including mechanical engineering).
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| Electrical Contractors' Insurance Company |
The Electrical Contractors' Insurance Company is a specialist insurance company, who provide insurance solutions to professional building service contractors. |
| Opus Building Services |
From industry codes and standards, through to technical product information, suppliers and product names, OPUS provides all the information that specifiers will need in their daily professional life. |
| Amicus |
Amicus the union is dedicated to serving the needs and best interests of its members who are currently experiencing life in the modern workplace. Also the recognised Trade Union for the JIB National Agreement. |
| Electrical Safety Council |
The Electrical Safety Council is an independent non-proft-making organisation, registered as a charity, set up to protect the safety of consumers. Supported by all sectors of the electrical industry as well as local and central government. |
| Training |
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| British Red Cross - Preferred Provider |
The recognised market leader in health and safety, and the world’s largest first aid training provider |
| COMP'Ex' |
COMP’Ex’ training for electrotechnical crafts personnel working in potentially explosive atmospheres, such as on- and off-shore petrochemical plants, distilleries, petrol forecourt environments and flour mills |
| ESTA - Energy Systems Trade Association |
The UK’s leading energy management trade association providing training in building services and control techniques |
| ETT - Electrical Training Trust |
Manages the JIB Electrical Modern Apprenticeship and provides specialist electrical and health and safety training for the construction industry in Northern Ireland |
| JTL - Joint Training Ltd |
The principal training provider to the building services engineering sector, JTL offers nationally recognised advanced apprenticeships in electrical installation, plumbing and heating and ventilation |
| Knowles - Preferred Provider |
International training company providing commercial and contract law training specifically designed to help construction firms successfully conduct their day-to-day business. Discounts available to ECA members |
| Nationwide Access - Preferred Provider |
Specialist Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWPS) operator training courses to provide efficient and safe access solutions for people working at height. Discounts available to ECA members |
| Optical Technology Training Ltd |
Provides training, consultancy and technical support in the design, specification, planning, installation, testing and maintenance of fibre optic and copper (Cat5e, Cat6) communications cabling for telecoms, datacomms and specialist applications |
| SECTT - Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust |
A non-profit making organisation concerned with the training of apprentices within the SJIB Apprenticeship Scheme. Offers the only industry approved training scheme for electrical contracting apprenticeships in Scotland |
| Tavcom Training - Preferred Provider |
The UK's leading security systems training company, providing award winning BTEC courses for the installation of CCTV, access control, intruder alarms and computers. Discounts available for ECA members |
| CIBSE - Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers |
International body representing and providing professional services to the building services engineering industry |
| CPD UK - Continuing Personal/Professional Development |
The CPD Certification Service encourages the provision and assists in the dissemination of, high quality, independently certified Continuing Personal/Professional Development (CPD) throughout a wide range of industry sectors |
| IET - Institution of Engineering and Technology |
Formed by the Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE) and the Institution of Incorporated Engineers (IIE) to represent the profession of electrical, electronic, manufacturing and systems engineering and related sciences |
| JIB - Joint Industry Board |
Formed by the ECA and Amicus to ensure the electrical contracting industry develops the most effective industrial relations and safety standards and practices in the electrotechnical industry |
| SummitSkills |
The Sector Skills Council for building services engineering, SummitSkills provides employers with a direct route to influence strategic planning relating to skills and training |
| City and Guilds |
The UK's leading provider of industry recognised vocational qualifications |
| DfES - Department for Education and Skills |
Government department for education and skills strategy and policy |
| Edexcel |
The largest awarding body in the UK, Edexcel develops, assesses and examines a diverse range of academic and vocational qualifications |
| EAL - EMTA Awards Ltd |
A leading UK awarding body for National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) and their Scottish equivalents (SVQs). Established with the sole purpose of helping the industry invest in its future through vocational qualifications |
| LSC - Learning and Skills Council |
Responsible for planning and funding high quality vocational education and training for young people and adults in England |
| QCA - Qualifications and Curriculum Authority |
Responsible for regulating, developing and modernising the national curriculum, assessments, examinations and qualifications |
| Health and Safety |
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| IOSH |
The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health is the UK’s leading body for the health and safety profession. The site has details of IOSH courses, free technical information on selected topics and contact details for its topic groups. |
| RoSPA |
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) is a leading camapaigning body, and provider of guidance and training. It focuses mainly on safety (and is particularly strong in the area of road safety). |
| European Agency for Safety and Health at Work |
The European Agency site has helpful factsheets and other information on key health and safety risks. The Agency is the official occupational health and safety information source of the EU. Click on the logo below for a direct link to its accident prevent |
| TUC |
The Trades Union Congress offers extensive health and safety support on its site, including information on a range of topics and a (union view) update of the latest developments in its ‘Risks’ newsletter. |
| HSE-RIDDOR site |
It is a legal requirement to report certain types of accident, incident, and dangerous occurrence to the HSE. These pages tell you what needs to be reported, and there is a free HSE reporting form. |
| Health & Safety Executive |
The Health and Safety Executive website contains a wealth of free information, plus the latest news on legislation and guidance from its Press Office. There are also details of its free and priced publications. |
