September 2011 Features
18 GREEN ACTION We outline what the ECA’s new Renewables and Microgeneration Interest Group offers members
24 HEAT OF THE MOMENT
How improved energy efficiency is impacting on heating and ventilation products – and opportunities from the RHI
29 PROTECT YOUR POWER Why Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) are becoming increasingly important for businesses and organisations
COVER STORY
32 TEAM WORK We look at the American Express Community Stadium, Brighton & Hove Albion FC’s new home, combining energy efficiency and stunning state-of-the-art M&E design
38 MEDIA MANAGEMENT Interview with Margaret Fitzsimons, managing director of Voltimum UK
44 JOINT VENTURE We talk to the Joint Industry Board (JIB) and find out what it could offer your business
50 46 September 2011 ECA Today 5 46 THE KNX FACTOR
Getting the lowdown on the KNX standard for intelligent building control and how electrical contractors can benefit from installing this technology
50 ILLUMINATING LEDS
The latest developments in energy efficient LED technology and where it’s coming from
52 ON COURSE, ONLINE Learning online can save time and money – and the ECA’s 17th Edition course could be just what you’re after
54 WORLD CLASS How a WorldSkills Team UK training manager is bringing the ECA’s experience and expertise to the ‘Skills Olympics’
58 PAYBACK TIME The ECA’s Debt Recovery Service can offer vital help for your business in the fight to get paid
62 BS 7671:2008 AMENDMENT 1 The highlights and changes explained in detail
64 RENEWABLES INSTALLATIONS: ARE YOU COVERED?
Make sure you’ve got your insurance covered when it comes to renewables installations – or it could prove costly
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