INDUSTRY NEWS
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VENT-AXIA IS A FINALIST AT LONDON CONSTRUCTION AWARDS
Vent-Axia has announced that it is a finalist in the London Construction Awards 2017 . Its Sentinel Kinetic Advance Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery ( MVHR ) has been selected for the final line-up in the ‘ Product Innovation of the Year ’ category of these prestigious awards .
The awards recognise achievements , developments and innovation within London ’ s booming construction industry and winners will be announced at a glittering awards ceremony on 25 October 2017 at The Royal Garden Hotel , London . The evening will be attended by more than 500 construction industry experts from across London and promises a gala dinner with live entertainment and music including a set from this year ’ s hostess , Canadian comedian Katherine Ryan .
The revolutionary Sentinel Kinetic Advance is a new breed of MVHR ventilation system that ’ s perfect for new build residential homes , care homes and student accommodation . Advance is currently leading the way in a raft of London construction projects due to its innovation , with key drivers for these markets including : speed of installation , good Indoor Air Quality ( IAQ ), energy efficiency and connectivity .
For further information visit : www . vent-axia . com
ECA TO SPONSOR SMART SOLUTIONS AWARDS 2017
Voltimum will hold the first ever Smart Solutions Awards on the 11th October at UK Construction Week . The awards will be held within the Smart Buildings area of Construction Week , which is being held on 10 – 12 October at the NEC in Birmingham . Sponsored by the ECA ( Electrical Contractors ’ Association ), the awards will champion installers who have demonstrated creativity and excellence on smart home and building automation projects over the past 12 months .
The event will also celebrate the manufacturers and wholesalers that are helping facilitate the growth of this exciting market and have gone the extra mile to equip installers today , for the industry tomorrow .
Awards categories are to include : Best Installer , Best Newcomer Installer , Best Project , Best Product , Best Manufacturer and Best Wholesaler . Installer and project awards will be sponsored by Legrand , Schneider Electric and Vent-Axia .
For further information visit : www . voltimum . co . uk
SURVEY : JUST ONE IN 16 FIRMS SUPPORT WIRING R EGULATION CHANGES
Just one in 16 electrotechnical businesses ( 6 %) from across the entire industry ‘ absolutely support ’ the proposed 18th Edition update to the Wiring Regulations , according to major new survey findings from the Electrical Contractors ’ Association ( ECA ).
Nearly three in 10 respondents ( 28 %) said that the planned changes were ‘ unfavourable ’ or were ‘ strongly opposed ’ to them . Six in 10 firms ( 61 %) said they ‘ somewhat supported ’ the proposals .
Almost half of firms ( 46 %) said they believed the 18th Edition would ‘ increase business burdens ’, while over seven in 10 respondents ( 71 %) said it would ‘ make the design and install process more complex ’.
ECA head of technical Steve Martin commented , ‘ These ECA survey findings should be seen as a wakeup call to those determined to push ahead with all the proposed changes to the Wiring Regulations . It ’ s vital that the voices of electrotechnical businesses and electricians are heard during this process .
‘ The ECA has a place on the Wiring Regulations committee and we will use this opportunity to ensure any design solutions are practical for installers and contractors . In the meantime , we urge businesses to offer feedback directly to BSI about the proposed changes .’
For further information visit : www . eca . co . uk
POWER PLAYERS FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
Four young professionals from across the engineering and electrotechnical industry have been announced as the finalists for this year ’ s Power Players initiative . George Antino ( T Clarke ), Harry Bartle ( Chris Bowker Ltd ), Charlie Harwood ( City Electrical Factors ) and Joseph Wu ( T Clarke ) are all in the running to win the initiative , and will now face the public vote .
Power Players is an initiative aimed at recognising leading figures in the younger generation of the industry . The programme was introduced by the Electrical Contractors ’ Association ( ECA ). in collaboration with a range of industry partners and supporters .
Entrants were able to submit short videos describing something innovative or inspirational that they had achieved . The four finalists were shortlisted earlier this year after an independent judging process .
‘ Many congratulations to the four remaining contenders , who have deservedly been shortlisted for the final by the Power Players judges ,’ commented head judge and ECA head of technical , Steve Martin .
‘ I urge the entire industry to vote for their preferred entry by visiting the Power Players website to watch the four videos and make your selection .’
The public vote is open until Tuesday September 5 – to watch the videos and vote , visit www . eca . co . uk / microsites / powerplayers / view-entry-videos . The two winners will be announced at this year ’ s ED & I Expo on Wednesday 6 September .
ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL FIRM SCOOPS AWARD
Swansea-based RDM Electrical and Mechanical Services has been announced as winner of the Best Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Company ( Wales ) award . The award is part of Corporate Vision Magazine ’ s 2017 Business Innovator Awards .
RDM is a UK building services company that works on multi-million pound contracts across the country . The firm has been involved in significant commercial and educational-based projects , such as Swansea University ’ s Bay Campus , as well as projects for key governmental organisations . The company works with major contractors and developers including Vinci Construction UK and St Modwen .
The 2017 Business Innovator Awards have been designed to celebrate the trailblazers of the corporate sphere , striving ahead of their competitors to achieve remarkable results . These awards pay homage to the commitment , determination , and skill that has been displayed by the game-changers of a variety of industries .
Edward Kemplen , awards co-ordinator , said , ‘ Businesses around the world have shown innovation and determination in order to overcome a myriad of challenges over the past 12 months . As such , I would like to congratulate my winners and wish them the best of luck going forward .’
For further information visit : www . rdmelectrical . com
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