September 2013 www.eca.co.uk Features


22 DEAL OR NO DEAL? Despite a slow take-up of the government’s Green Deal, contractors need to be ready for new opportunities arising from energy assessments.


26 ALARM BELLS RINGING? The Localism Act 2011 has given fi re and rescue authorities the ability to set up commercial companies. Could this be a cause for concern?


28 COMMAND AND CONTROL A look at the opportunities being created by the burgeoning demand for energy control systems in commercial properties.


COVER STORY


32 SHOW TIME A full report on The Electric Event – the ECA’s exciting all-new show, featuring a high-level conference, trade exhibition, workshops and awards ceremony.


40 HEAT IS ON The heating and ventilation market off ers possible new lines of business for switched-on electrical contractors


48 TRAIN TO GAIN Certsure’s training team gives the low-down on the range of educational opportunities available to ECA members.


51 FLYING THE FLAG As the government puts the fi nishing touches to a major overhaul of apprenticeships in England, the ECA previews expected policy changes.


54 CABLE CAUTION Watch out for misleading claims associated with YY and SY cables.


55 NEVER TOO OLD TO LEARN How the Joint Industry Board’s adult craft training scheme is reaping benefi ts for ECA members.


58 RISKY BUSINESS Exploding seven health and safety regulation myths that can impact on the work of contractors.


60 WHERE THE BUCK STOPS In today’s diffi cult economic climate, adequate insurance cover is vital for both contractors and sub-contrators.


The whole event was an absolute must for any electrical contractor


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