Contents News and opinion
6 NEWS
News from the electrical industry, including a call for subcontractors to be paid on time, the launch of the Wired for Success initiative, standard-setting for Green Deal installers, plus government support for boosting renewables
14 ECA NEWS Notes, information, news and updates, including details of ECA initiatives and the latest on its parliamentary lobbying
17 EXECUTIVE OPINION SORTING IT OUT
ECA group chief executive officer Steve Bratt highlights the success of the Joint Industry Board in resolving disputes in a cost-effective way
19 INDUSTRY OPINION
CLOSING THE NET Peter Smeeth, secretary general of the British Cables Association, outlines the next phase of the Approved Cables Initiative’s campaign to eradicate defective cable
Regulars
24 SHOP WINDOW Spotlight on products and services from the ECA’s online store, featuring a special deal on WorkSmart software from Amtech
42 REGIONAL VIEW
News from members across the ECA regions – plus ECA regional contacts
63 NEED TO KNOW? Frequently asked technical questions answered. This issue, we focus on CFL and LED dimming controls
68 PRODUCTS AND SERVICES Latest products and services
70 COMPETITION Grab the opportunity to win a superb Motorola XOOM Android-powered tablet, courtesy of MK Electric!
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