INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
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Scolmore promotes ‘ concept over complexity ’.
CP Electronics helps spark new light at the heart of Wakefield .
Habitech ’ s Kyle Basley introduces a system designed with the smart electrician in mind .
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Mark Warburton of Ivory Egg explains why KNX is the ultimate smart building solution .
Custom security solutions from Lee Security .
Stuart Tickle of AWE discusses the opportunities that the smart home market offers electricians and explains the ways in which training can help .
THE AUTOMATED ABODE
The demand for home automation systems in the UK is currently on the rise , as the market continues to snowball at an astonishingly fast pace , with the global market expected to reach $ 78.27bn by 2022 ( according to marketsandmarkets . com ). In previous years smart homes might have been reserved for the rich and famous , a feature found only among the luxury homes of the elite . Now , this technology is becoming accessible to us all and a plethora of new products , specifically designed to enhance our lifestyles and save energy , are now available . Wholesalers and contractors are in a prime position to benefit from this growth by understanding the products , systems and training on offer .
What ’ s more , with both energy companies and the government gunning for us to reduce our carbon footprint , it won ’ t be long before the energy saving properties of home automation become a standard requirement within the building industry , with homeowners and developers looking to install smart features some time in the ( not so ) distant future .
In this special supplement , we look at some of the top case studies and latest products , as well as the training available to contractors that can be used as a stepping stone into this rapidly growing industry .
Claire Fletcher News Editor
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Chaz Andrews of Doepke UK explains why inadequate electrical specification and a lack of clear guidance increases the risk of electrical fires .
A new ceiling occupancy sensor from BEG .
Matt Nimmons of CEDIA highlights the importance of installing an efficient , secure and future proof residential cabling system .
The Lyric T6 – Honeywell ’ s programmable thermostat .
Custom modular trunking from WAGO .
Paul Kasler , director at LEARS , explains why it ’ s time to take advantage of the smart home market .
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Richard Hayward of Legrand discusses what new technology will mean for our future homes .
A detailed look at the KNX system inside one of London ’ s most desirable properties .
ABB and DigiValet provide guest room management through IoT cooperation .
Get smart and reap the benefits at EI Live !
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