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phrase the ‘Internet-of-Things’, according to new survey findings from the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA), the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE), and Scottish electrical trade body SELECT. In addition, over half of respondents (55 per cent), who include consultants, engineers, end clients, local authorities and facilities managers, say that a ‘lack of clear advice/knowledge’ is a barrier to installing connected technology in their buildings. While over six in 10 respondents (61 per cent), say they don’t have any plans to ‘evaluate and install connected technology’. The survey findings also show that clients
expect buildings, across sectors including residential, commercial, retail and industrial, to
Clients ’unprepared’ for smart building revolution F
our in 10 building clients (40 per cent) say they are ‘unfamiliar’ with the
soon encounter a smart technology revolution. At present, over half of respondents say ‘a
limited number’ or ‘very little’ of these buildings have connected technology installed, but a
similar number expect this to increase to a ‘significant’ or ‘overwhelming majority’ in the next five years. Steve Martin, Head of Specialist Groups at the ECA commented: “The survey findings show that clients rightly recognise that a smart technology revolution in buildings is on the horizon, but are generally unprepared and lack the knowledge at present to make this a success. “In the coming period, the ECA will work with the wider industry to help building clients develop and implement plans to take advantage of these commercial and technological opportunities.” The ‘Connected Technology Survey for
Clients’ ran for three weeks during November and December last year, with 229 responses received.
Contractors’ Association) as a ‘commercial associate’ and will engage with the organisation and its members to maximise business success and opportunities within the engineering services sector. This includes access to ECA best practice guides and research. The move will provide an opportunity for
Hamilton to increase knowledge of its services and electrical wiring products, spanning consumer units, decorative switch plates and
Hamilton becomes ECA commercial associate M
anufacturer, Hamilton Litestat, is linking up with the ECA (Electrical
sockets, lighting and audio control solutions. “We are delighted to link up with the ECA, particularly given our commitment to raising product and service standards throughout the industry,” says Gavin Williams, Marketing Manager, Hamilton Litestat. “With almost 3,000 members, the ECA
provides an excellent opportunity to engage with other businesses to support the widening of knowledge across products, installation and ensuring best practice. We look forward to working closely with the ECA and its members.”
Since 1901, the ECA
has grown to support almost 3,000 members, ranging from SME electrical firms to nationwide engineering contractors and engineering services firms, with a combined turnover of over £6 billion annually.
Recognition for Lighting Industry Association trainers T
he Lighting Industry Association’s (LIA) QA and
Training Development Manager, Paul Sargent and Andy Guest, the LIA’s Membership Services Manager have been recognised as qualified in Certificate Programme & Training Practices by The Institute of Training and Occupational Learning (ITOL). ITOL is the UK’s elite professional
body for trainers, learning and development professionals and has become recognised as the premier organisation for everyone involved in the world of training and development. This qualification builds on Andy and
Paul’s vast industry and technical knowledge. Safeguarding their continued professional ‘training
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experience’ for the Lighting Industry Academy (Academy), but also respond to the changing world of training and development needs within the lighting community. Andy and Paul present the Academy’s course on BS EN 60598-1 Edition 8. Explaining what the standard requirements are, how to apply them and not forgetting the new LED luminaire requirements. They also take a comprehensive look at the changes from Edition 7 and how these changes will affect luminaire manufacturers. With the withdrawal of Edition 7 in October this year it is imperative that the industry is informed and prepared.
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Left to right: Paul Sargent LIAQA and Training Development Manager, Andy Guest, LIA Membership Services Manager with Julie Humphreys, LIA Commercial Manager.
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