CONTENTS OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2019


OPINION 05 Alan Wilson on what needs to be


done about payment problems


NEWS 06 Te latest goings on at SELECT


14 FEATURES


16 Fire chief David Dourley reveals 18 Te Edinburgh Electrical Society


common risks inside homes prepares to mark its centenary COVER STORY 25


All the news and photos from this year’s SELECT Awards


20 42


Why Foundation Apprenticeships are another way to find new talent


TRAINING


Tumbs-up for TESSA and new Glen Dimplex ventilation course


44 FEATURES 22


Central Board visit Dundee’s stunning V&A museum


FOCUS 52


MANAGING EDITOR Iain Mason iain.mason@select.org.uk


EDITOR Sarah Wolstencroft sarah.w@connectcommunications.co.uk


0141 560 3022


DESIGN & PRODUCTION Ryan Swinney ryan@connectcommunications.co.uk


CABLEtalk is produced by Connect Publications on behalf of SELECT connectcommunications.co.uk


Discover the right way to work out holiday pay


47 50


54 56


ADVERTISING David Hughes davidh@connectcommunications.co.uk


0131 561 0022


60 62


Youngsters get a taste of life as an electrician thanks to SECTT


TECHNICAL


What you need to know about the latest green innovations


We explore the benefits of foundation earth electrodes


FOCUS


Rudi Klein gives his verdict on the Prompt Payment Code’s problems


Len Bunton explains how to avoid getting caught in costly disputes


PRODUCT SHOWCASE


Discover the latest innovative gadgets and stylish workwear


DIARY


Upcoming events, meet Teresa McDermott and £50 wordsearch


CABLEtalk OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2019 3 and the wider electrical industry


Discover what SELECT has been up to recently across the country


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