Latest news for Electrical Contractors Association ECA 
Schneider Electric's golf competition raise donations for charity(17/11/2010)
A whopping £3,500 has been raised for Electrical and Electronics Industries Benevolent Association (EEIBA) through an industry golf competition organised by Schneider Electric focusing on the Electrical Contractors Association (ECA) and the Scottish Electrical Contractors (Select). An impressive 820 players took part in the competition, with 11 qualifying rounds completed at a variety of locations across the UK and Ireland. The competition ... [more]
Be aware of the dangers of hiring cowboy electricians(03/08/2010)
The ECA urges consumers to be aware of the dangers of hiring cowboy electricians. The ECA recommends taking the time to choose a qualified and trustworthy professional to carry-out any electrical work. Employing cowboy traders could mean consumers are left in the hands of an unregulated, often uninsured electrician. Cutting corners can result in unsafe electrical work that will be expensive to rectify and potentially dangerous if left undiscovere... [more]
Electricians are the best sources of advice when it comes to energy saving in the home(28/07/2010)
The ECA has published its Energy Saving Guide covering a series of money and energy saving ideas which, when combined, can save households £400 a year. 1. Install energy saving light bulbs – These are cheap and easy to install and can save up to £100 a year. 2. Set your thermostat correctly – Setting the thermostat between 18 and 21 degrees centigrade can save up to £65 per year. 3. Install and use heating and hot water boiler controls – Th... [more]
The ECA's Management Development Training Programme offers the next step for contractors looking to develop their careers(17/06/2010)
As the government announces a new £150m programme to deliver 50,000 new apprenticeship places, the Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA) explains the success of the pilot of a recently launched Management Development Training Programme, offering the next step for contractors looking to develop their careers. Delivered in association with Jaluch, the programme delivers industry-specific management training which will provide the sector with it... [more]
Electrical Contractors Association dispels common energy-saving lightbulb myths(05/11/2009)
As the European Union flicks the switch on traditional lightbulb sales, the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) allays the rise in fears surrounding phasing out the lamps, which starting in September. ECA Head of Technical Services, Giuliano Digilio says: “The introduction of energy-saving lightbulbs is great news for the environment and for consumers who will enjoy cheaper energy bills. It’s not something people should be worrying about... [more]
ELECSA has become the second largest Part P scheme provider(26/08/2009)
ELECSA has been part of the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) since January 2007, and aims to provide contractors with a friendly and simple approach to Part P. ELECSA has now become the second largest Part P scheme provider, with almost 6,000 approved contractors. ELECSA contractors have access to free technical advice and support from trained electricians, straightforward job notification, flexible monthly direct debit payment op... [more]
Electrical industry bodies to encourage the take up of Train to Gain(10/09/2008)
An industry steering group has been set up to encourage the take up of Train to Gain. Led by BEST (Building Engineering Services Training), the group includes the ECA (Electrical Contractors Association), the HVCA (Heating & Ventilating Contractors Association), SummitSkills and EAS (Electrical Assessment Services) and provides a fully joined-up approach to address the training needs of the M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) sector. With funding su... [more]
Electrical companies need to look at costs and keep an eye on cash flow(27/08/2008)
Figures from the latest Electrical Contractor’s Association’s Member Business Trends Survey indicate that the UK construction industry is preparing for a challenging time over the next one to two years. The most significant change, highlighted in the survey, is a lowering in confidence, with just under a quarter (24 per cent) of ECA members expecting to see revenue growth over the next 12 months compared to almost 40 per cent last year. Unc... [more]
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