Founded in 1901, the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) is the UK’s leading trade association representing the interests of contractors who design, install, inspect, test and maintain electrical and electronic equipment and services.
The ECA has three clear aims:
1. To provide a comprehensive, first-class range of tools and expert support services to our 3,000+ Registered Members. Our members range from local contractors to national building services organisations and collectively have an annual turnover of more than £5 billion, employ over 30,000 operatives and support 8,000 apprentices in craft training.
- Learn about the benefits of joining the ECA here.
- Find out why you should chose ECA Registered Members here.
- Find an ECA Registered Member for your project here.
2. To work with regulatory bodies, government and opinion formers to build an efficient and sustainable industry, based on high standards of training and practice. Through representation and lobbying, the ECA actively leads on key issues including safety, training, qualification and technological development.
- Find out more about our work with industry partners here.
- Find out more about our lobbying agenda here.
- Read about our work in our Annual Review here.
3. To form strategic relationships with those who specify electrical work to enhance the profile and promote the use of Registered Members of all sizes, improving their profit potential.
In addition, the ECA has a number of subsidiary companies which can be explored using the links below.
Electrical Contractors Insurance Company (ECIC) - Authorised and regulated in the UK by the Financial Services Authority, ECIC provides insurance products which meet the particular needs of contractors and affinity groups across the UK electrical engineering and building services sector.
ELECSA – ELECSA provides inspection, assessment and certification services to contractors working with electrical installations in private dwellings. ELECSA is part of ECA Certification, the ECA’s UKAS-accredited independent, third party certification body.
