CONTENTS
VOLUME 37 NO. 11 • NOVEMBER 2017
CONTENTS…
Special features:
Wiring Accessories
46 The smart home revolution is causing
an increase in the appetite for smart
technology. Marie Parry, marketing
director at Scolmore Group, looks at
whether there are enough qualifi ed
electrical installers for the job and
whether homeowners have really
embraced the smart home.
49 For time-pressed electricians,
products which prevent delays on-site
arising from product damage and
loss are vital. Emma Segelov, head of
marketing at MK Electric, discusses
the some of the new innovations
which reduce these hazards.
Regulars
7 Editorial
Lighting up the smart home revolution.
8 Industry News
The latest news from across the sector.
30 Project Focus
18 Contract News
A round-up of the latest contracts.
25 Training
Fire safety, new education centres
and more.
As London Luton Airport undergoes the
biggest redevelopment in its history,
Gamma Illumination explains its role in
the success of Luton’s brand new multi-
storey car park, part of the airport’s
plans to cater for passenger growth.
Cabling
51 Ellis MD Richard Shaw discusses
how novel cable cleating helped
the company solve installation and
safety issues for the likes of Siemens,
Network Rail and Balfour Beatty.
55 Graham Godfrey, brand manager of
C.K tools, takes a look at the issues
arising from cable routing, as identifi ed
by tradespeople and electricians.
32 Competition
28 Key Issue
In October, the JIB launched the new
ECS Registered Electrician status.
Steve Brawley, JIB chief executive,
explains the reasons behind the
introduction of the scheme, and the
benefi ts it will offer the industry.
Win an Apple Watch Series 2 courtesy
of Unitrunk.
68 Company Showcase
New products, promotions and
services – you’ll fi nd them here.
Features
Energy Management
37 LuxLive 2017 Preview
It’s that time of year again – ExCel London
will see its doors open to host LuxLive
2017 on November 15-16. ECN takes a
look at some of the highlights that will
be taking place at this year’s event.
59 Stewart Langdown, business
development director of CPN Lighting
Control, considers the lighting
control options available when it
comes to making buildings smarter
and saving energy.
62 LED Eco Lights’ co-founder, Saima
Shafi , advises facilities management
organisations on what to look for
when choosing a supplier of LED
lamps and luminaires.
66 Shashwat Khare, smart electrical
distribution business manager at
Schneider Electric, explains why ‘smart’
matters in energy management.
45 Back-lit to the future
With the launc h of its 152 lm/W
panel, UK manufacturer Integral
LED provides some insight into the
development path of LED panels,
and looks ahead to the future.
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