Practical Electrician magazine reports and raises awareness on the latest news and most important subjects that are affecting the electrical contracting industry as a whole.
Today marks an important moment in Certsure’s history as the company announces the retirement of the ELECSA brand. The step, which will see ELECSA customers transferring to the NICEIC brand over a period of 18 […]
Regular electrical safety checks by competent businesses should be mandated at least every five years across the social housing sector, according to leading engineering services body ECA. In addition, ECA is calling for both mandatory […]
The Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) has issued a reminder that from 1 January 2021 the new requirements for Fire, Emergency and Security Systems (FESS) ECS occupations will become compulsory for all new (initial) card applications, meaning that […]
NICEIC and ELECSA continue to underline their commitment to technical excellence as they deliver an all-new series of their successful, CPD approved, webinar programme the WIRE. NICEIC and ELECSA, have once again underlined their commitment […]
NICEIC, the UK’s leading certification body for the electrical industry, has invited all Approved Contractors to enrol on a new Government endorsed register ahead of key legislation introduction. A move which will ensure contractors are […]
A new labour market report on the electrotechnical industry has estimated that between 12,500 and 15,000 additional skilled electricians will be needed over the next five years to accommodate forecasted growth. Within this figure, the […]
More than 500 contractors tune in for session on Surge Protection Devices More than 500 conscientious contractors tuned in to the latest episode of NICEIC & ELECSA’s webinar series The Wire. The latest one, which […]
Having a smart meter installed at home very seldom means lower energy bills, according to new survey findings published by leading electrotechnical trade body ECA. In the ECA’s recent YouGov survey of adults who are […]
A specially-designed computer programme that allows qualifications to be verified during an ECS card application has been developed by the Electrotechnical Certification Scheme and City & Guilds. The new online system not only combats those […]
More parents in the UK want to see their child undertake an apprenticeship than a university degree, according to new research by the Federation of Master Builders. To mark National Apprenticeship Week in England and […]