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SELECT and Aico advise landlords on new damp and mould rules


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lectrotechnical trade body SELECT and market-leading manufacturer Aico have urged Scotland’s housing sector to be fully prepared for the forthcoming rollout of Awaab’s Law from October onwards.


Bob Cairney, director of technical services at SELECT, stressed that the new duties will require skilled electrical contractors to install gateways, sensors and


ventilation systems and ensure compliance with all relevant standards. He said: “Competence will be crucial. Electrical contractors are ideally placed to support landlords, but only when work is carried out by properly qualifi ed electricians with the right knowledge, skills and experience…Technology is moving quickly, and regulations are evolving with it. Our role is to ensure contractors have the competence to meet these challenges safely and eff ectively.” Gregor Morrison, national contractor manager at Aico, also highlighted that Scotland’s social landlords have been early adopters of environmental sensors, with over 115,000 homes connected UK-wide since Aico introduced them in 2021. This represents 150,000+ sensors and more than 500,000 connected devices including alarms and accessories.


CMP appoints new chief operating offi cer


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MP Products, a leading manufacturer of cable glands, cleats and accessories, has appointed a new chief operating offi cer, Demos Hoursoglou, to drive productivity and sustainable growth across the division. Demos brings extensive senior leadership experience across a


range of engineering and manufacturing environments, with a strong track record of delivering operational transformation programmes. Drawing on this experience, he will focus on aligning operational strategy with CMP’s long-term business objectives to drive sustainable improvements in global performance. His priorities will include enhancing operational effi ciency, strengthening safety standards and investing in people development across the organisation. Demos’ appointment follows the announcement that chief operating offi cer, Steve Holt, will retire at the end of May after nearly 38 years with the business. During his tenure, Steve has played a pivotal role in guiding the company through signifi cant growth, transformation and investment, leaving a lasting legacy as he passes the reins to Demos.


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