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March 2013 www.eca.co.uk Features COVER STORY


24 GREEN SHOOTS? The Green Deal has fi nally arrived – so what does it really off er the electrical contractor?


28 ENERGY SAVING: DOING THE SUMS The fi nancial benefi ts of investing in energy- effi cient technologies are compelling, but how do you make the calculations clear to clients?


32 HOME ADVANTAGE The smart home has fi nally arrived – and a plethora of products designed to enhance our lifestyles and save energy are readily available for all budgets


37 WELCOME TO THE ELECTRIC EVENT We preview The Electric Event, a fresh experience that brings together the ECA Electrical Industry Conference, new Technology Live workshop sessions, a top-class exhibition, the ECA Gala Dinner and Awards at the ICC Birmingham in June


41 HANDLE WITH CARE Manual handling is the most common form of workplace injury, and regulations are in place to protect people. But do you really need to teach your workforce how to lift a box?


44 MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE The cable management sector may have been hit hard by the economic downturn, but manufacturers are still making big steps in terms of innovation


54 GIVE ME MY MONEY! The problems of late payment have blighted the construction industry, but the ECA’s services are helping members to get paid and maintain a healthy cash fl ow


58 SWITCHING ON TO LED LIGHTING Eff ective, energy-effi cient lighting can have huge benefi ts for both contractors and clients – but understanding its application is essential


The smart home sector is really starting to gain momentum. We are all looking for increased functionality in our homes


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