Electrical Contracting News (ECN) June 2016 | Page 3
CONTENTS
VOLUME 36 NO. 06 • JUNE 2016
SPECIAL FEATURE:
22 Project Focus
Russell Drury talks to CF
Roberts about its work at
Cheltenham Racecourse.
RENEWABLES &
SUSTAINABILITY
5 Industry News
38 Chris Stammers at Dimplex believes the need for
9 Contract News
All the latest news, views, events and industry
information.
investment in the private rented sector could signal
an opportunity for electrical contractors.
Who is putting what in where.
42 Dr Alex Mardapittas of Powerstar discusses voltage
12 Lighting Projects
optimisation and its benefits for businesses.
26 Wiring accessories
Marie Parry of Scolmore takes a look at the
current state of the wiring accessories sector.
29 Cable ties Vs cleats
Richard Shaw of Ellis explains why stainless steel
cable ties shouldn’t be confused with cable cleats
manufactured from the same material.
High profile case studies from the lighting sector.
47 Extensive product information.
14 Editorial
Smart thinking.
16 Key Issue
David Cowburn of NAPIT Certification explains
the role of the new Electrical Installation Condition
Report (EICR) Scheme.
19 Training
Skills and qualifications news.
24 Competition
32 Cut-out fuses
Jim O’Neil of the Electrical Contractors’
Association (ECA) looks at how to solve the cutout fuse debacle.
34 Industry trends
Kevin Norman at Newey & Eyre outlines some of
the latest solutions that adhere to Amendment 3.
36 LED lighting
Imran Hussain at Multibrands International
explains why LEDs are one of the best options for
sustainable living.
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