INDUSTRY NEWS
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INDUSTRY NEWS
JIB SUPPORTS PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS
The Joint Industry Board ( JIB ) is supporting an industry-wide campaign to raise awareness of prostate cancer , a disease that kills over 10,000 men in the UK every year .
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men , with around 130 new cases every day , mostly affecting men over the age of 50 . Black African-Caribbean and black African men are at higher risk with a one in four chance of prostate cancer diagnosis , double the overall one in eight risk faced by all men across the UK .
The JIB has partnered with Prostate Cancer UK , Unite the Union and their ‘ It ’ s a Man Thing !’ campaign , to encourage electricians and electrical contractors to arm themselves with all the information on spotting the symptoms of the disease .
‘ Each year the medical cover provided by the JIB Benefits Scheme funds £ 10,000s towards prostate cancer treatment – so we know this is an issue affecting our industry as well as all others ,’ said Steve Brawley , JIB chief executive . ‘ We urge individuals and companies to get the facts and spread the word about the risks and issues .’
Employers wishing to raise awareness amongst their workforce can arrange for a talk from one of Prostate Cancer UK ’ s trained volunteers . The friendly , informal sessions cover prostate issues , risks and what individuals can do for help .
For further information visit : www . jib . org . uk / prostate
GET THE FRIDAY NIGHT FEVER AT POWERBALL 2017
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men .
Save the date – powerBall 2017 is back for another extraordinary night that will recapture the 70s classics and get everyone in the spirit of Friday Night Fever .
This year ’ s powerBall promises to be the most colourful and unforgettable experience which will get your feet moving all night long to its 70s disco theme of Friday Night Fever . In 30 mood shifting , tempo changing minutes , powerBall 2017 will bring New York City to life in a dance explosion of hot stepping , glitterball spinning action .
Guests on the night will be infused by a blistering soundtrack of hits , including Stayin ’ Alive , Night Fever , If I Can ’ t Have You and More Than a Woman , while witnessing some classic moves as 12 talented young dancers recreate the 70 ’ s phenomenon of Saturday Night Fever .
The disco themed event will also recreate the spirit of those boogie days with a fantastic new band Madhen , who will have your hips swinging and your disco shoes spinning to some of this era ’ s greatest tracks and DJ Laura will see you hot stepping until the early hours .
Tessa Ogle , managing director , said , ‘ This year powerBall will recreate the iconic 70s dance extravaganza with its Friday Night Fever theme and will bring everyone together for another memorable evening . We are looking forward to seeing everyone at this year ’ s most electrifying night in the industry ’ s calendar .’ powerBall 2017 is taking place on Friday 10th November at Grosvenor House Hotel , London . To book your place or for further information , please contact Vicky Gray : vicky . gray @ electricalcharity . org
STEPH MCGOVERN TO HOST BCIA AWARDS
Tickets are now on sale for the 2017 Building Controls Industry Association ( BCIA ) Awards which will be hosted by award winning broadcaster Steph McGovern .
Steph McGovern has been involved in financial journalism for over 13 years and is well known for her work on BBC Breakfast . In her work for the BBC , Steph covers economic and business news , making it her priority to share what is going on in the real economy . At the age of 19 Steph won the title of Young Engineer for Britain after saving Black & Decker more than £ 1m on a design she did for their Leaf Hog product .
Malcolm Anson , president of the BCIA , said , ‘ We are delighted to have such a high profile personality , Steph McGovern , joining us at this year ’ s awards . Steph ’ s professionalism and knowledge , as well as links to industry will make her the perfect host for what promises to be an enjoyable evening .’
The prestigious awards ceremony and gala dinner will take place on Thursday 11th May 2017 at the spectacular setting of the Hilton Birmingham Metropole . Tickets include a three course dinner , the awards ceremony , post show entertainment and networking with peers , press , friends and colleagues .
To book your places visit : www . bcia . co . uk
The Renewable Energy Consumer Code ( RECC ) has been approved by TrustMark as a new scheme operator for businesses involved in renewables and related home improvement and energy efficiency sectors . RECC members can now sign up to the government endorsed quality scheme in addition to their RECC membership , and benefit from inclusion on the TrustMark website , which helps homeowners find quality and expert local tradespeople .
Hamilton Litestat has announced that it is linking up with the Electrical Contractors ’ Association ( ECA ). Hamilton will become an ECA ‘ commercial associate ’ and will engage with the organisation and its members to maximise business success and opportunities within the engineering services sector . This includes access to ECA best practice guides and research . The new link-up will provide an opportunity for Hamilton to increase knowledge of its services and electrical wiring products , spanning consumer units , decorative switch plates and sockets , lighting and audio control solutions .
Schneider Electric has announced the opening of its state-of-the-art Customer Experience Centre in Telford . The new facility provides a means of showcasing digitised and connected technology , systems and equipment and is open to everyone . As part of the investment , the new site will become a key European facility for showcasing Schneider Electric ’ s Partner offering , as well as providing a place for prospective customers to engage with some of the top engineering minds in the industry .
Future Designs has been approved by the Carbon Trust , the organisation responsible for promoting the adoption of low carbon technologies across industry and commerce , as an accredited supplier of energy efficient lighting . To become a Carbon Trust Accredited Supplier , Future Designs was independently assessed by the Carbon Trust to ensure that it met or exceeded criteria designed to examine its capability and proven track record of delivering thoughtful , well designed energy efficient and renewable energy systems .
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Scolmore Group has been successful in upgrading its ISO9001 certification to the new International Quality Standard ISO9001:2015 . The company ’ s early transition to the standard , ahead of the September 2018 deadline , provides a number of key benefits for both the business and , in turn , customers . Certification to ISO 9001:2015 provides assurance that Scolmore has evolved its management system to meet the growing needs of its customers and other key stakeholders . Awarded by certification body NQA , ISO9001:2015 is the internationally recognised standard for Quality Management Systems ( QMS ) and the most widely used QMS standard in the world , with over 1.1 million certificates issued to organisations in 178 countries .
Siemon has published a new paper entitled ‘ Zone Cabling and Coverage Area Planning Guide : 60W PoE Lighting Applications ’ to provide guidance to infrastructure designers on the selection , design and deployment of a structured cabling system optimised to support a wide range of Power over Ethernet ( PoE ) lighting applications . The new guide highlights installation recommendations , integration with IoT applications , zone cabling for PoE lighting including coverage areas and location of zone enclosures , and more .
To access the guide and to learn more about PoE lighting applications for intelligent buildings visit : www . siemon . com / poelighting
New figures compiled by the Safety Schemes in Procurement Forum ( SSIP ) highlight over £ 50m of savings to clients , other buyers and suppliers in 2016 . The figures show the total savings , linked to cross-recognition between health and safety supply chain assessments , reported to SSIP by individual assessment schemes . Cross-recognition reduces the need for clients to recheck suppliers ’ details or to specify a particular assessment scheme , and for contractors to fill in numerous health and safety questionnaires . The total savings , based on a standard SSIP calculation , also suggest that SSIP , which was set up in 2009 , has delivered hundreds of millions of pounds of savings to buyers and suppliers who carry out construction , maintenance and other contractor activity .
10 | April 2017