Electrical Contracting News (ECN) June 2017 | Page 3

CONTENTS VOLUME 37 NO. 06 • JUNE 2017 CONTENTS… Special features: Regulars 05 Editorial 22 Training Farewell, Tony. KNX courses available from Bemco. 07 Industry News 24 Project Focus News, views and developments. 14 ED&I Expo Two of the big exhibitors give ECN a glimpse of what they will be showcasing. Russell Drury takes a look at Easivent’s work at the Camberwell College of Arts. 26 Competition Commercial vehicles & EV infrastructure 39 Doepke UK’s Chaz Andrews discusses the aspects of EV charge point infrastructure and RCD safety. 44 A look at how Northgate Vehicle Hire is helping to drive Fortem on its journey to success. 42 Russell Drury gets behind the wheel of the Nissan e-NV200. 46 Martin Hale at ABB explains how to ensure that electric vehicle chargers will stand the test of time. 54 Mark McManus of Stiebel Eltron explains why instantaneous hot water could provide an electric future for new build apartments. 56 Dr Alex Mardapittas of Powerstar looks at the technologies that offer multiple benefi ts as a way to future proof energy effi ciency investments. MK Electric is offering a choice of two prizes! 16 Contract News The latest projects and contracts. 20 Key Issue Emma Clancy explains what Certsure is doing to try and boost the number of female electricians. 58 Company Showcase The latest products, developments and announcements from manufacturers and suppliers. Features 28 Professional development Steve Saunders of Triton Showers provides some advice on advances in training resources to ensure continual professional development remains high on your agenda. 30 Apprenticeships JTL apprentice Harry Bartle discusses his career so far. Energy management 33 Interview Part one of two: Tony Greig, CEO of Legrand UK & Ireland, talks exclusively to ECN. 48 Steve Martin of the Electrical Contractors’ Association takes a look at the new 18th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations and its effects on energy effi ciency. 50 Kas Mohammed at Schneider Electric discusses what makes BEMS so enticing for businesses and what is driving its adoption? 36 Challenge for a Cause Tess Ogle, managing director of the Electrical Industries Charity, refl ects on her trek to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, which raised money for the Hendrie family. UK & IRELAND’S LEADING ESTIMATING SERVICE We specialise in providing timely, cost-effective estimates for Electrical & Mechanical companies throughout the UK, Ireland & Worldwide. Call 0800 052 6115 to speak with us today. www.hotcost.co.uk [email protected]