May 2012 Features COVER STORY
30 COMMERCIAL SOLAR: STILL LOOKING TO THE FUTURE Despite the recent changes to FITs, there can still be a compelling business case for solar PV microgeneration
34 MANAGEMENT STYLE We look at the latest developments and innovations in cable management solutions
38 OUT AND ABOUT
How ECA members are helping to provide power behind the scenes for outside broadcasting of major events
48 MAKING IT ALL ADD UP We talk to Neil Roberts from 3M about getting the sums right when it comes to electrical installations
52 PLUGGING IN TO POWERLINE NETWORKING
How innovative solutions offer opportunities to use pre-existing mains cabling for data networking
56 SOME LIKE IT HOT The ECA has launched its own BAFE fi re certifi cation scheme – we explain what it’s all about
58 CREATING A CULTURE OF LEARNING
FSA and ECA members can boost their business with the ECA’s Management Development Programme
61 NEED TO KNOW?
A selection of the most frequently asked questions the ECA technical department receives about ICT and datacomms
64 UP ON THE ROOF Solar PV installations may open up new opportunities, but they could also expose contractors to new types of risk
66 MANAGING FOR THE FUTURE Improving management skills in the building services engineering sector, as part of the BSE Higher Skills Project
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