November 2011 Features
20 GETTING INVOLVED Why you should join in with the ECA’s Renewables and Microgeneration Interest Group online forum
22 SHOW ON THE ROAD How the latest Renewables Roadshow has been taking the green message around the country
26 WIRING DEVICES GET SMART Why smart homes and intelligent buildings are bringing fresh opportunities for mainstream electrical contractors
30 FIRST CLASS We look at The Quadrant:MK, Network Rail’s prestigious new HQ project in Milton Keynes, and how electrical contractors are delivering high-tech, sustainable solutions
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36 WOMEN’S WORK We shine the spotlight on the ground-breaking Wired for Success: ECA Women into Electrical Contracting initiative – and outline how it can benefit businesses
44 PASSING THE TEST: SOLAR PV Understanding and meeting the testing requirements for a successful solar PV installation
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49 TAKE NOTICE! Following amendments to the Construction Act, contractors need to be aware of the changes – and their implications
50 KNX: MAKING INTELLIGENT CHOICES
How and why an integrated KNX system can bring greater functionality, better energy efficiency – and more wow factor
52 DATA DAY BUSINESS
There’s never been a better time for electrical contractors to make the move into data communications installation
57 ASBESTOS: FRESHEN UP Key questions answered about asbestos awareness refresher training
60 WHY BOTHER WITH MARKETING? The first in a new series looks at why smart marketing is so relevant for electrical contractors
64 WIRED IN: AMENDMENT 1
QUESTIONS ANSWERED ln-depth answers to frequently asked questions about Amendment 1 of the Wiring Regulations 17th Edition
67 ONLINE COVER The latest online insurance deals for electrical contractors
It is clear that the government is looking for the industry to work together to help provide further solutions Page 16
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