Contents News and opinion
6 NEWS
News from the industry, including a warning on green energy targets, the latest in construction activity, an update on the Green Deal, plus the launch of Britain’s first bespoke electrical vehicle tariff
11 ECA NEWS
Notes, information and updates, including ECA initiatives and the latest on parliamentary lobbying
13 EXECUTIVE OPINION
DAWNING OF A NEW ERA ECA group chief executive officer Steve Bratt assesses the opportunities and challenges facing the electrical contracting industry
15 PRESIDENTIAL VIEW 17 INDUSTRY OPINION
HERE AND NOW The ECA’s new president, Alun Pearson, sets out his agenda for the coming year
SMART THINKING Iain Gordon, president of KNX UK, explains how intelligent building technology can make a significant contribution to energy saving
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Regulars 48 REGIONAL VIEW
News from the ECA regions, focusing on the South West and West – plus ECA regional contacts
56 Q&As Problems with contracts, issues with clients or other legal questions you want answered? Our legal questions and answers section can sort it out
62 SHOP WINDOW
Showcase of exclusive products and innovative tools available from the ECA’s online store
68 PRODUCTS AND SERVICES Latest products and services
70 COMPETITION Your chance to win a Sphere wireless lighting system and wireless speakers, courtesy of Schneider Electric
18 4 ECA Today July 2011
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