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Project bank accounts success in Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Assembly Finance Minister, Sammy Wilson, has announced the introduction of project bank accounts in the public sector in Northern Ireland on contracts in excess of £1 million. This announcement has
followed several years of lobbying by the ECA and other associations within the Confederation of Associations of Specialist Engineering Contractors (CASEC). For too long the specialist sector and supply chain have been left exposed to poor payment practises of the main contractor. The announcement by the minister will help specialist contractors
in receiving payment when due, and this should consequently improve cash fl ow for electrical contractors, as well as safeguarding against main contractors going out of business while still owing the supply chain considerable amounts of money. Sammy Wilson said: ‘Collectively, government is the largest client of the industry, and it is essential that we do everything we can to reimburse suppliers quickly and to minimise the potential collateral impacts that can be caused when a construction fi rm enters administration.’
First-year apprentice winner
Many congratulations to fi rst-year electrical apprentice Edward Roe from M W Cripwell in Burton on Trent, who was recently awarded the Frank Elliott memorial trophy. ECA president Paul McNaughton handed over this well- regarded trophy and plaque at the regional conference on 8 November 2012. This trophy
ECA president, Paul McNaughton with winner Edward Roe
commemorates the late Frank Elliott, who was regional manager from 1981 to 1996. It is awarded to the winning fi rst-year electrical apprentice from a
company that is a member of the East Midlands Employers Training Forum. Nominations were received from colleges across the region, supported with employer references. The winner must have achieved at least a credit level in the units
completed in the City & Guilds 2330 fi rst year. Interpersonal skills, practical skills, eff ort and progress are also recognised in selecting the winner.
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Fond farewell in the South East
Anne Green, formerly deputy regional manager of the South Eastern regional offi ce, has recently retired from the ECA after nearly 20 years of employment. The South East region celebrated her retirement with a number of friends and colleagues joining her in a special luncheon at the Spa Hotel, Tunbridge Wells on the 21 November 2012. The ECA wishes Anne and her family every good wish for the
future and would like to thank her for all of her eff orts over many years.
Apprentice scoops prize
Congratulations to apprentice James Norman of Imtech G&H, who was awarded the coveted Fred Banks Cup on 11 December 2012 in Nottingham. The Fred Banks Cup is an annual award that recognises the top
electrical apprentice employed by an ECA Nottingham branch member who has completed the City & Guilds 2330 course and been awarded a technical certifi cate, achieving good academic levels in all eight modules. The cup was fi rst presented in 1973, in memory of the late Fred Banks, and it is engraved with the names of all the winners over the last 40 years. Initial nominations are by the college, supported by references from the employer and responsible JTL training offi cer, with a panel interview to determine the winner. James was presented with the cup, plaque and a cheque for £100
at the Ramsdale Park Golf Centre in Nottingham. The presentation was followed by a Christmas dinner to celebrate with his employers Imtech G&H and local branch members.
James with his cup and plaque
50 ECA Today March 2013
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