CONTENTS
CONTENTS
VOLUME 37 NO . 02 • FEBRUARY 2017
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Special features :
Test & measurement
Regulars
05 Editorial
Ultimate professionals .
06 Industry News
Latest developments in the electrical contracting industry .
12 Contract News
The pick of the latest projects and agreements .
18 Key Issue
Steve Burley , chair of The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership ( TESP ), looks back at 2016 and what it has meant for apprenticeships .
20 Training
Skills and qualifications news .
Features
26 Printer legislation
Sarah Baines of Able Systems discusses the the implementation of new taxi legislation in Northern Ireland and the long term opportunities it offers to electrical contractors .
28 Interview
Russell Drury talks to Tessa Ogle of the Electrical Industries Charity ahead of her Kilimanjaro challenge .
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Dan Payerle of Ideal Networks discusses the importance of selecting the best LAN cable verifier for the job .
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Commercial vehicles & EV infrastructure
Amy Lyons of Seaward looks at how PAT technology has evolved to meet the needs of different users .
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22 Project Focus
Claire Fletcher reports on Unitrunk ’ s work at a prestigious development in the heart of Bath .
24 Competition
Win an iPad Air 2 courtesy of BG Electrical .
52 Company Showcase
The latest products , developments and announcements from manufacturers and suppliers .
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31 Insurance
Ian Hollingworth of ECIC explains why putting a paper trail in place can cut claims consequences after workplace accidents .
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Russell Drury tests Peugeot ’ s latest mid-size van – the Expert .
Steve Bridge of Mercedes- Benz Vans UK discusses some of the services that can keep vans on the road for as long as possible .
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Justin Meyer of Evolt explains why it ’ s time for businesses to convert their vehicles to electric .
Kieron Alsop of Rolec EV highlights the benefits of making the switch to electric vehicles .
Russell Drury casts his eye over the light commercial vehicle market .
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