In addition to expert technical advice and guidance, the ECA also provides a comprehensive range of services to support and help your business grow, including:
Commercial, contracts and legal services:
- Online and over-the-phone advice on loan labour agreements, tender pre-qualification, conditions of contract, payment issues and CDM Regulations.
- A discounted adjudication service, the fees for which are substantially less than would be payable to a commercial adjudication service.
- A consultant referral service, giving you access to professionals who can advise, compile and negotiate claims and assist you when preparing for adjudication or submitting a contractual claim.
- Online access to Down to Earth, a comprehensive ‘survival guide’ for contractors trading in difficult times and covering topics such as tendering, running contracts, surveying and contract management.
- Access to the ECA Debt Recovery Service providing discounted advice on issuing proceedings, the court process, judgement and enforcement, as well as a free ‘Letter before Action’.
- Access to the ECA Credit Rating Facility providing discounted access to Experian Business Information reports to help you establish your customers’ ability to pay.
- Access to a standard contract, the Articles of Loan Labour Agreement, for Registered Members who sometimes lend or borrow labour from other members to react to commercial situations.
- A mediation service to assist Registered Members resolve disputes with other members, the fees for which are substantially less than would be payable to a commercial mediation service.
- Competitive rates for Contractual Dispute Legal Costs Cover with specialist provider LIF Ltd.
- Access to free management systems advice from Ottaway & Associates Ltd, management consultants specialising in the construction and building services industry.
Employee relations services:
- Advice and guidance on negotiating new and existing collective agreements.
- Online and over-the-phone employment advice on areas including recruitment, disciplinary matters, employment law and industrial relations issues.
- Specialist advice and representation associated with employment tribunal matters via an agreement between the ECA and the Employment Law department of the Engineering Employers’ Federation (EEF).
- Specialist advice on the National Agreement and free representation for Registered Members involved in JIB disciplinary and grievance procedures.
- Online access to the Employment Guide, an industry-leading reference manual covering all aspects of employment law.
Environment and health & safety services:
- Online and over-the-phone access to advice on environmental issues, including waste disposal regulations and updates on energy efficiency and renewable technologies best practice.
- Specialist health and safety advice on legislation, reducing risks and meeting industry requirements via the free-of-charge HASCOM helpline.
Discounted publications:
- Access to the full range of ECA, IET and BSI discounted publications.
Events
- Access to a wide range of events and seminars, including regional events, the ECA Annual Dinner and the overseas Electrical Industry Conference.
Find out more about joining the ECA here.
If you are ready to apply for Registered Membership or would simply like more information, please complete our online enquiry form or contact your local Regional Manager.
