Industry News

Any cash held as retentions by construction clients and major contractors ‘must be held in trust at the nearest opportunity’, the BESA and ECA have advised the government. This proposed ‘Australian-style’ system would mean cash being held cyclically, in a similar manner to deposits in the private housing rental market.

The eight competitors who will compete in the 2017 SkillELECTRIC UK final have been named, following a series of challenging regional heats earlier this year.

The Electrical Industries Charity has launched the Employee and Family Support Programme which aims to help employees and their families with challenging life situations in their time of need.

The Electrical Industries Charity is challenging the 1.3 million people who work in our sector to give up just one cup of coffee every month and use the money to sign up for powerLottery instead.

Today the Government announced a consultation on the WEEE regulations. It covers some key issues for the lighting industry. It invites comments on how “open scope”, which brings household luminaires into scope, is to be implemented. There is also a vital opportunity to address the scale of WEEE non-compliance through online retailers. Recolight will work with its members, and the Lighting Industry Association (LIA), to submit an industry response.

In the electrical and energy sectors, there are thousands of people who are struggling with a wide range of issues such as going through a relationship breakdown, having financial problems, dealing with mental health issues or caring for a loved one but not many of them feel comfortable sharing their problems and therefore are suffering in silence.

Ian Morrish, founder of Together for Cinema, was awarded the Special Recognition accolade by CEDIA at the 2017 CEDIA Awards, announced on Friday 29th September during the Gala Dinner at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter.

The most anticipated dance extravaganza – powerBall 2017 is fast approaching. Don’t miss your chance to dance the night away to the best 70s classics while witnessing the phenomenon of the Saturday Night Fever tribute show. Book your place today to avoid disappointment.

In the UK, there are 1.3 million people who are working or have worked in energy and electrical related sectors, and 130,000 of them are eligible for our support.

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and ITN Productions have launched a news and current affairs-style programme ‘Engineering the Next Generation,’ which explores the challenges, careers and future of modern engineering in the UK.