http://www.eca.co.uk/training-news-and-events/news/ News Articles from ECA http://www.eca.co.uk/training-news-and-events/news/eca-press-releases/trade/2012/eca-group-ceo-welcomes-ed-daveys-appointment-as-energy-secretary/ Steve Bratt, Group CEO of the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA), has welcomed the Government’s announcement today that Ed Davey, Liberal Democrat MP for Kingston and Surbiton, will take up the role of Energy Secretary following Chris Huhne's resignation. http://www.eca.co.uk/training-news-and-events/news/eca-press-releases/trade/2012/eca-group-ceo-welcomes-ed-daveys-appointment-as-energy-secretary/#1969 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:17:23 GMT http://www.eca.co.uk/training-news-and-events/news/eca-press-releases/updates/enter-the-2012-eca-edmundson-awards/ Enter the 2012 ECA Edmundson Awards http://www.eca.co.uk/training-news-and-events/news/eca-press-releases/updates/enter-the-2012-eca-edmundson-awards/#1939 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:09:24 GMT http://www.eca.co.uk/training-news-and-events/news/eca-press-releases/trade/2012/government-fits-appeal-defeat-means-wild-ride-for-the-industry-says-eca/ The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) says the Government’s unsuccessful High Court appeal to the recent ruling on solar PV feed-in tariffs could mean a wild ride for an industry that is already reeling from Government announcements in the last few months. http://www.eca.co.uk/training-news-and-events/news/eca-press-releases/trade/2012/government-fits-appeal-defeat-means-wild-ride-for-the-industry-says-eca/#1938 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:38:16 GMT http://www.eca.co.uk/training-news-and-events/news/eca-press-releases/trade/2012/high-court-judgment-could-kill-off-fits-permanently-warns-eca/ The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) warns that if the Government loses its appeal on reductions to feed-in tariffs, it could be the end for solar PV tariffs. http://www.eca.co.uk/training-news-and-events/news/eca-press-releases/trade/2012/high-court-judgment-could-kill-off-fits-permanently-warns-eca/#1933 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:57:54 GMT http://www.eca.co.uk/training-news-and-events/news/eca-press-releases/trade/2011/eca-says-lfstedt-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). http://www.eca.co.uk/training-news-and-events/news/eca-press-releases/trade/2011/eca-says-lfstedt-review-will-increase-cdm-pressure/#1863 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:15:50 GMT http://www.eca.co.uk/training-news-and-events/news/eca-press-releases/consumer/2011/traditional-womens-job-roles-arent-working-says-eca-1/ Trade association’s blueprint for success could help women find work in new sectors The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) says a report* that female unemployment is set to rise means that decisive action is needed to encourage women to consider non-traditional career paths. http://www.eca.co.uk/training-news-and-events/news/eca-press-releases/consumer/2011/traditional-womens-job-roles-arent-working-says-eca-1/#1849 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:44:36 GMT http://www.eca.co.uk/training-news-and-events/news/ask-the-experts-qanda-for-emma-wells-the-sunday-times-home/ Q) How can I make sure my Christmas lights are safe throughout the festive period? Which lights are the best to buy? http://www.eca.co.uk/training-news-and-events/news/ask-the-experts-qanda-for-emma-wells-the-sunday-times-home/#1894 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:05:40 GMT http://www.eca.co.uk/training-news-and-events/news/eca-press-releases/trade/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. http://www.eca.co.uk/training-news-and-events/news/eca-press-releases/trade/2011/building-services-coalition-calls-for-unity-amid-hvca-plans-to-fragment-industry/#1822 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:17:08 GMT http://www.eca.co.uk/training-news-and-events/news/eca-press-releases/consumer/2011/dont-miss-opportunities-with-autumn-statement-construction-spending-says-eca-1/ The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) has welcomed Chancellor George Osborne’s plans to increase infrastructure and housebuild spending. However, it warns against missing out on opportunities to reform construction contracts by tackling late payment and a looming skills crisis in the craft sector. http://www.eca.co.uk/training-news-and-events/news/eca-press-releases/consumer/2011/dont-miss-opportunities-with-autumn-statement-construction-spending-says-eca-1/#1808 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:23:36 GMT http://www.eca.co.uk/training-news-and-events/news/eca-press-releases/consumer/2011/eca-warns-youth-funding-scheme-wont-give-young-people-a-skilled-future/ The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) says the Government’s £1 billion funding scheme for youth unemployment is short-changing young people and won’t give them a fighting chance of building a career in skilled industry. http://www.eca.co.uk/training-news-and-events/news/eca-press-releases/consumer/2011/eca-warns-youth-funding-scheme-wont-give-young-people-a-skilled-future/#1804 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:49:06 GMT