Electrical contractor body sets out blueprint for clean energy transition

A specialist contractor body has called for the creation of a national electrification taskforce to boost the UK’s transition to renewable energy. The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) said a cross-government panel could coordinate efforts across different areas including transport, housing and skills. This was one… The post Electrical contractor body sets out blueprint for clean energy transition appeared first on Construction News.

Classroom electrician courses ‘waste of money’, says ECA

Courses advertised as fast-track routes to becoming an electrician could be preventing budding professionals from progressing into the sector. Experts from the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) said that college-run, classroom-based courses for potential electricians were a “waste of money” and were being “mis-sold”. Talking to… The post Classroom electrician courses ‘waste of money’, says ECA appeared first on Construction News.

ECA calls on government to invest in skills training for electricians

Skilled workers in sector crucial for built environment and net zero, body says

How to speed up public-sector procurement

Paul Reeve is director of CSR at ECA and chairs the Build UK CAS review group In March, the Cabinet Office issued its long-awaited procurement policy note (PPN) 03/23. Significantly, this revised note now enables public-sector buyers to specify the Common Assessment Standard (CAS) when… The post How to speed up public-sector procurement appeared first on Construction News.

ECA Canada Continues Expansion with Key Team Additions

Pittsburgh, PA – ECA Canada Company recently announced the addition of two key team members in its ongoing effort to serve its customers in eastern Canada and expand into western Canada. ECA Canada welcomed Account Manager Kevin Sharp, based out of its new Vancouver branch, and BAUER Trainer and After Sales Support Manager Jason Church, […] The post <strong>ECA Canada Continues Expansion with Key Team Additions</strong> appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.