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ECA is the national voice of electrotechnical and engineering services in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The engineering services sector incorporates some 40 per cent of construction output.

ECA’s near 3,000 members range from SME electrical firms to nationwide engineering contractors and building services firms that employ thousands of professionals on major UK projects. They have combined turnover of over £6 billion annually.

Tickets now available for Smart Tech Summit 2018

Tickets now available for Smart Tech Summit 2018

01 Mar 2018

Explore the possibilities of digital engineering at the Smart Tech Summit and discover how disruptive, smart technologies can enhance your business.

New ECA GDPR industry survey

New ECA GDPR industry survey

21 Feb 2018

GDPR set to come into force on 25 May 2018

Trade bodies issue hard-hitting retentions plan to Government

Trade bodies issue hard-hitting retentions plan to Government

13 Feb 2018

ECA and BESA make joint submission to government retentions consultation

Top judges announced for ECA Industry Awards

Top judges announced for ECA Industry Awards

07 Feb 2018

Industry experts to judge entries for leading electrotechnical awards

Survey - Carillion sub-contractors facing huge losses

Survey - Carillion sub-contractors facing huge losses

23 Jan 2018

New ECA and BESA snap poll indicates many firms financially affected

Engineering specialists press PwC and Government on Carillion collapse

Engineering specialists press PwC and Government on Carillion collapse

18 Jan 2018

ECA and the BESA meet with liquidators PwC and Government on Wednesday

Carillion collapse adds urgency to resolving retentions issues

Carillion collapse adds urgency to resolving retentions issues

15 Jan 2018

Five-point action plan proposed as major construction firm goes into liquidation

ECA backs Welsh First Minister's tidal lagoon offer

ECA backs Welsh First Minister's tidal lagoon offer

15 Jan 2018

Welsh Government could offer investment to help start the Swansea Bay tidal lagoon project

Aldous launches retentions bill

Aldous launches retentions bill

08 Jan 2018

Proposed parliamentary legislation designed to dramatically reform the controversial practice of payment retentions in the construction industry was formally unveiled at a House of Commons briefing today.

Over 20 trade bodies sign open letter seeking retentions action

Over 20 trade bodies sign open letter seeking retentions action

18 Dec 2017

ECA among signatories to industry letter

ECA #Project18 Roadshow - The Chase Golf Club, Penkridge

ECA #Project18 Roadshow - The Chase Golf Club, Penkridge

19 Jul 2018 00:00

1.30 PM AFTERNOON SHOW ADDED!

ECA #Project18 Roadshow - Central London, America Square Conference Centre

ECA #Project18 Roadshow - Central London, America Square Conference Centre

20 Jul 2018 00:00

One of 15 industry-leading roadshows across the country

2018 Central South Regional Conference & Networking Event

2018 Central South Regional Conference & Networking Event

13 Sep 2018 00:00

4 days exploring Barcelona, Girona, Calella de Palafrugell and Pals.

Women in Security Awards 2018 - Hosted by FSA

Women in Security Awards 2018 - Hosted by FSA

13 Sep 2018 00:00

Fire & Security Association (FSA) are pleased to be hosting this year's Women in Security Awards (WiS).

ElexShow - Coventry

ElexShow - Coventry

20 Sep 2018 00:00

ECA team will be at the event with a stand to answer any questions about ECA membership, associate opportunities and more!

Building Tech Live - Part of UK Construction Week

Building Tech Live - Part of UK Construction Week

09 Oct 2018 00:00

The ECA are joining with Voltimum to create the ECA Voltimum Theatre in Building Tech Live - part of UK Construction Week.

ElexShow - Surrey

ElexShow - Surrey

01 Nov 2018 00:00

ECA team will be at the event with a stand to answer any questions about ECA membership, associate opportunities and more!

Industry Networking Event 2019

Industry Networking Event 2019

17 May 2019 00:00

We are pleased to announce the second overseas networking event, taking place from 17-20 May 2019 in Vilamoura, Portugal.

ECA Group Companies & Brands:

Providing professional services and certification across the building services sector.Providing professional services and certification across the building services sector.
EC Insurance ServicesEC Insurance Services
Electrotechnical Certification SchemeElectrotechnical Certification Scheme
Inspection, assessment and certification bodyInspection, assessment and certification body
Fire & Security Association - specialist area of ECAFire & Security Association - specialist area of ECA
Setting employment standardsSetting employment standards
Training in the electrotechnical sectorTraining in the electrotechnical sector
National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation ContractingNational Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting
Represents the interests of specialist contractors across the UK.Represents the interests of specialist contractors across the UK.
The Electrotechnical Skills PartnershipThe Electrotechnical Skills Partnership