Electrical Contracting News (ECN) October 2016 | Page 5

CONTENTS

VOLUME 36 NO. 10 • OCTOBER 2016

SPECIAL FEATURE:

39 Van review
Russell Drury takes the Mercedes-Benz Vito for a spin.

6 Industry News
All the latest news, views, events and industry
information.

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10 Contract News
Who is putting what in where.

Andy Douglas of Timeguard offers advice on
making sure that the latest LED technology works
for you.

15 Lighting Projects

Andy Gallacher of Eaton examines some of the dos
and don’ts when planning a lighting scheme.

18 Editorial

Extensive product information.

High profile case studies from the lighting sector.

Positive signs.

20 Key Issue
David Cowburn of NAPIT discusses the recent
consultation on the Energy Company Obligation
(ECO).

23 Training
Skills and qualifications news.

26 Project Focus
Russell Drury talks to SCS Group about its work
at Bournville Gardens Retirement Village.

28 Competition

30 Apprenticeships
Michael Crane finds out how the next generation
of US electrical contractors could be helping to
shape the future of the UK industry.

33 ECA awards
ECN hears from some of the companies that took
home awards from the recent ECA Gala Dinner
and Awards night.

35 Distribution boards
Ian Smith at Hager explains why electrical
contractors should take advantage of new
and innovative integrated power and lighting
distribution boards.

42 Fire Alarms
Catherine Nelms of the Fire Industry
Association (FIA) believes that fitting fire
alarms can position electrical contractors
ahead of their competition.

44 Fire safety systems
Jonathan Gilbert of Kentec Electronics explains
how developments in two wire alarm systems
offer a timely solution.

Win a Sonos wireless music system courtesy of
Timeguard.

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