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19
Dec
2011
ECA says Löfstedt Review will increase CDM pressure
Short deadline for CDM review comes as surprise The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) has welcomed the overall findings of the Löfstedt Review of health and safety legislation, but urges caution about the rapid timescale for, as well as the possible intent behind, the imminent review of the CDM 2007 Regulations and its Approved Code of Practice (ACoP).
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06
Dec
2011
Building Services coalition calls for unity amid HVCA plans to fragment industry
A coalition of the Building Services industry comprising ECA, SELECT, APHC and SNIPEF warns of dire consequences for the industry if HVCA insists on going ahead with the Building & Engineering Services Association (BESA) and the proposed BESNA Agreement.
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02
Nov
2011
ECA launches renewables and microgeneration e-forum for M&E contractors
The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) has launched an e-forum for mechanical and electrical contractors who want to keep up to date and share their questions and expertise in the area of microgeneration and renewables.
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02
Nov
2011
ECA Roundtable supports professional standards for green deal installers
The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) has brought together industry and consumer experts from across the country to help establish standards for the forthcoming Green Deal.
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01
Nov
2011
ECA calls for calm amid FITs Review
Yesterday’s Government announcement of consultation on a ‘21p’ Feed-In tariff for the most popular domestic PV installations (under 4kWp) has undoubtedly rocked the solar PV sector.
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28
Oct
2011
Hits to FITS will kill off jobs, warns ECA
The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) has issued a strong warning to Government that any plans for a drastic cut in Feed-in Tariffs (FITs) are set to wreak havoc with green jobs and growth, and could easily send out the signal that small scale renewables are too risky for installers or customers to invest in.
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24
Oct
2011
ECA switches on new campaign to get women ‘Wired for Success’ - New campaign establishes blueprint for success for craft industries
The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) today launched its campaign, Wired for Success: ECA Women into Electrical Contracting. The revolutionary two-year initiative challenges perceptions and aims to break down the barriers that prevent women – who are currently under-represented in the electrical contracting industry – from entering the sector.
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21
Sep
2011
Electricians need to gear up to deliver the ‘top 10’ energy solutions, says ECA
The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) has urged electricians across the country to obtain the additional 'know how' they need to install and maintain ‘low to no carbon’ energy solutions.
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13
Sep
2011
Public sector construction contractors must pay on time, says industry leader
The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) Group CEO Steve Bratt has called on the Government to ensure subcontractors are paid on time when working on any public sector project.
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07
Sep
2011
Business expert to share sales secrets in ECA Workshop
Small business trades specialist, Chartered Marketer and Amazon number one bestselling business author Dee Blick will share her knowhow with the electrical contracting industry in ECA’s 1-day ‘Ultimate Marketing on a Shoestring’ Workshop.
