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ust one in 16 electrotechnical businesses (6%) across the entire industry ‘absolutely support’ the proposed 18th Edition update to the Wiring Regulations, according to a survey conducted by the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA). Nearly three in 10 respondents (28%) said that the planned changes were ‘unfavourable’ or were ‘strongly opposed’ to them. Six in 10 firms (61%) said they ‘somewhat supported’ the proposals. Almost half of firms (46%) said they believed the 18th Edition would ‘increase business burdens’, while over seven in 10 respondents (71%) said it would ‘make the design and install process more complex’. ECA Head of Technical, Steve Martin, commented: “These ECA survey findings should be seen as a wake-up call to those determined to push ahead with all the proposed changes to the Wiring Regulations. It’s vital that the voices of electrotechnical businesses and electricians are heard during this process.
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“The ECA has a place on the Wiring Regulations committee and we will use this
ECA survey reveals opposition to draft 18th Edition of BS 7671
opportunity to ensure any design solutions are practical for installers and contractors. In the meantime, we urge businesses to offer feedback directly to BSI about the proposed changes.”
The proposed changes to the Wiring Regulations went out for public consultation until 23 August via the British Standards Institute (BSI).
The industry ‘JPEL 64’ committee will consider any feedback before the end of 2017. The final 18th Edition will be published in June 2018, before coming into force in January 2019.
Some 533 electrotechnical businesses responded to the ECA industry survey during June and July 2017, including M&E engineers and contractors, consultants, facilities managers and clients.
As part of the ECA’s #Project18 Wiring Regulations campaign, a number of informative bitesize videos have been produced to help the industry get up-to- speed with the proposed changes. For more information visit:
www.eca.co.uk/project18 Collaboration is key to better BIM data
ccurate BIM libraries will only be possible through collaboration according to Saint-Gobain PAM which has just redeveloped its own BIM library for cast iron sanitary, soil and rainwater systems following collaboration with Hoare Lea. Matthew Hassall, BIM Implementation Manager for Saint-Gobain PAM, said: “Ultimately BIM is only as good as the data that the manufacturer or supplier provides. “It is now 12 months since BIM has had to be implemented on public sector projects and as a result industry is learning exactly what it wants from a library of products and systems. And the only way of achieving this is to collaborate with the supply chain and ask it what it needs and equally as important what is not required.”
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Bogdan Pop, Public Health Engineer from Hoare Lea – who has been collaborating on the company’s BIM development – said: “From our point of view we need to work with a manufacturer’s data; generic libraries just do not work. This in turn means that we need to work closely with suppliers like Saint-Gobain PAM to define exactly what we need and to also remove unnecessary information.” He adds that manufacturers mistakenly believe that they should include every detail in their 3D drawings, where often only dimensions are needed.
Continues Hassall: “BIM encourages us to share data, but the better question is defining exactly what data you need. We also recognise that these needs will evolve over time so ongoing dialogue with the supply chain is vital.”
BPMA training receives CPD accreditation
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he BPMA (British Pump Manufacturers’ Association) has embarked on a process of securing CPD accreditation across its training programme.
The CPD Certification Service operates across industry sectors to complement the Continuing Professional Development policies of professional institutes and academic bodies. It provides support, advice and recognised independent CPD accreditation compatible with global CPD principles.
The BPMA provides five ‘Lecture to Student’ based courses. The following recently updated training modules are the first to achieve CPD Accreditation. uPumping Fundamentals uPump Selection uPump Testing uPump Systems, uHydraulic Design of Centrifugal Pumps (shortly to be accredited)
The BPMA also provides two e-learning courses, which are independently accredited by the National Open College Network (NOCN): uIntroduction to Pumping Technology uEssentials of Pumping Technology
These two courses are shortly to be reviewed by CPD and will soon achieve full CPD accreditation. The final BPMA course to get the CPD treatment will be the ‘Certified Pump System Auditor’ scheme. For information about courses, visit:
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SES appointed to major school extension
he transition by Northumberland County Council from a three-tier to a two-tier education system, has led to a £1.3m contract win for the North East office of SES Engineering Services (SES).
Working on behalf of main contractor, Galliford Try, which was appointed by the Education and Schools Funding Agency (ESFA), SES is making a welcome return to The Duchess’s Community High School, Alnwick, as work gets underway on a significant two-storey extension.
In 2016, SES was part of Galliford Try’s original team constructing the new school which formed part of a £150m contract to build six new primary and six new
secondary schools across the region. This was
awarded by ESFA under the Government’s Priority School Building Programme (PSBP). To accommodate circa 400 extra students, the 3,239sq m extension will create 24 additional teaching spaces, along with a second kitchen. On this latest phase of work, SES will install
mechanical, electrical and plumbing services, using its offsite manufacturing facility, Prism, to produce corridor modules.
Award winners share insights at KNX UK network event
NX UK 2017 Award Winners revealed the inside stories of their success to the KNX community at the a KNX UK networking event held at the Star Tavern in London.
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Speakers from IBT Group (formerly EnTech), Sagar Smart Homes, Union Systems, Hughes Electra and Schneider Electric talked about their award-winning projects and products in front of a fellow integrators, professionals, wholesalers and manufacturers. A well-supported Q&A session followed each presentation.
“On the hottest day of the year so far, we were delighted with the turnout and quality of this event,” said Steven Payne from BEG UK. “Our Award winners added real meat to their successful projects, giving everybody an understanding of what made them so special and challenging.”
Baxi Heating unites against dementia A
lzheimer’s Society, the UK’s leading dementia charity, has received a fundraising boost after being
chosen as Baxi Heating’s national charity partner following an employee vote. The partnership will last for two years and Baxi staff will take part in a variety of fundraising initiatives to raise money for ongoing research into dementia care, cause, cure and prevention, along with programmes to improve the lives of those with dementia. Ray Nash, from the Alzheimer’s Society Fundraising Team, said: “It’s wonderful that Baxi Heating has chosen to support Alzheimer’s Society. Until the day we find a
“We hope to raise a significant amount of money this year which we hope will make an enormous difference to Alzheimer’s Society and everyone who benefits from their care.”
Indoor air quality masterclass from Waterloo
anaging indoor air quality is an important factor in building design and now Waterloo Air Products PLC offers ‘An Introduction to Air Distribution’ course covering the principles of air distribution when using mixed flow, displacement and VAV (Variable Air Volume) systems.
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The day course is designed for building service engineers, architects and building professionals. Waterloo offers open sessions for individual delegates or a single company can book all eight places. In future CIBSE members get the added advantage of using the course as part of their CPD accreditation.
For more information contact Waterloo on 01622 711500.
8 BUILDING SERVICES & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER SEPTEMBER 2017 uTrainees in Waterloo Air Products’ test lab. APPOINTMENTS
New Home Counties Sales Manager for Andrews
Andrews Water Heaters has strengthened its Home Counties presence with a new Area Sales Manager. Peter Spurway, who has over 12 years’ experience as a heating engineer and technical specialist, started his career in the HVAC industry as a gas heating engineer for Bracknell Forest Council. He joins Andrews from Strebel where he was a technical support engineer.
Stiebel Eltron UK appoints Merchant Account Manager
Heating products manufacturer Stiebel Eltron UK has expanded its team with the
appointment of Andrew Buttree as UK Key Account Manager for the merchants. He has 17 years’ experience within the merchant sector, specifically within the plumbing and heating industry. He will focus on targeting business growth and awareness amongst small, medium and national UK merchants.
Gibbard joins J S Wright in estimator role
cure, we will be here for anyone affected by dementia, wherever they are, whatever they’re going through. We need more companies like Baxi Heating to join us now and unite against dementia.” David Pinder, CEO of Baxi Heating, commented: “To be fundraising for such a worthy cause means a great deal to everyone in our company and we look forward to getting involved with the exciting fundraising activities.
M&E services specialist J S Wright has appointed Darren Gibbard as new Senior Mechanical Design Estimator. He will support the award-winning company’s estimating department in costing the mechanical element of tender bids and negotiating successful tenders through to handover to delivery teams. Based at the company’s Birmingham head office, he has more than 30 years’ experience in building services.
Group Investment Director announced
Keltbray Group, which offers engineering, construction, demolition, decommissioning, remediation, rail, reinforced concrete structures and
environmental services, has appointed Joseph Goldberg as Group Investment Director. He joins from Santander UK plc where he was a Relationship Director responsible for corporate trading businesses located in London and the South East of England in the construction, house building and property sectors.
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