Contents News and opinion
6 NEWS
News from the electrical industry, including the ECA’s latest Quarterly Business Trends Survey; reaction to the government’s Budget and apprenticeship announcements; Select Committee recommendations on Part P; plus smart meter forecasts
14 ECA NEWS Notes, information, news and updates, including details of ECA initiatives, regulation changes and the latest on its parliamentary lobbying
19 EXECUTIVE OPINION
STATEMENT OF INTENT ECA group chief executive offi cer Steve Bratt considers the impact of the latest Budget on the electrical industry and opportunities resulting from the green agenda
21 PRESIDENTIAL VIEW
END OF TERM ECA president Alun Pearson ends his term by looking back at a memorable year promoting the interests of members and the electrical industry
23 INDUSTRY OPINION
SMART HOME OPPORTUNITIES Wendy Griffi ths, executive director of CEDIA, highlights the growing opportunities for electrical contractors from smart home custom installation projects
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26 SHOP WINDOW Spotlight on products and services from the ECA’s online store, with guidance on checking that circuits are dead and how to choose the best voltage tester
44 REGIONAL VIEW
News and information updates from members across the ECA regions
46 CONNECT WITH THE ECA Wherever you are in the country, you can look up your local ECA regional contacts
68 ECA TRAINING
The latest ECA training courses, offering high-quality training tailored to the needs of members
69 PRODUCTS AND SERVICES A round-up of the latest products and services for electrical contractors
70 COMPETITION: WIN A NEW IPAD! Courtesy of Prysmian, we have a fabulous new iPad to give away to one lucky reader
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