Contents News and opinion
6 NEWS
News from the electrical industry, including a call to tackle late payment and the skills crisis, good news for apprenticeships and a boost for the Green Deal, plus welcome cuts in red tape
14 ECA NEWS Notes, information, news and updates, including details of ECA initiatives and the latest on its parliamentary lobbying
17 EXECUTIVE OPINION SERIOUS BUSINESS
ECA group chief executive officer Steve Bratt reflects on some of the key issues arising from ECA regional conferences – and emerging opportunities for businesses
19 INDUSTRY OPINION ENERGY EXCELLENCE
Dr Shaun Smith, technical director of the Data Centre Alliance, looks at how the low carbon agenda offers opportunities to implement smarter technologies
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24 SHOP WINDOW Spotlight on products and services from the ECA’s online store, featuring a very special deal on a Durofix inspection camera
40 REGIONAL VIEW
News from members across the ECA regions – plus ECA regional contacts
64 NEED TO KNOW? Frequently asked technical questions answered. This issue, we focus on electrical and electronic work in petrol stations and other hazardous area premises
68 PRODUCTS AND SERVICES Latest products and services
70 ECA TRAINING
The latest ECA training courses, offering high-quality training tailored to the needs of electrical contractors
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