Electrical Contracting News (ECN) October 2017 | Page 3

CONTENTS VOLUME 37 NO. 10 • OCTOBER 2017 CONTENTS… Special features: Security 44 As October brings us National Home Security Month, Jake Magowan, general manager at ElectricalDirect, takes a look at the smart security options available to keep homes safe and secure. 46 As the long, dark nights of winter approach, home and business owners will be focusing on keeping their properties protected. Neil Baldwin, sales director at ESP, looks at some of the options that installers should be considering for maintaining or upgrading security systems. Regulars 5 Editorial 24 Training Recognising the diversity of the industry. 6 Industry News What’s going on out there? 16 Contract News A round-up of new products and contracts. Apprenticeships, training dates and more. 26 Project Focus Uponor describes how its Thermally Active Building System has been specifi ed to create the perfect climate for learning at Dudley College’s new teaching centre. 28 Competition 22 Key Issue Mark McCall, category manager at Rexel UK, discusses the key proposed changes from the 18th edition update to the Wiring Regulations. 48 Intelligent circuit breaker sensors can provide a more effective approach to circuit protection, says Gary Buckingham, product and segment marketing manager at Schneider Electric. 50 Alessandro Palin, managing director at ABB Medium Voltage Products business unit, discusses how technology can be used to bridge the digital gap and deliver a more sustainable world for electrical contractors and utility providers. Win an Apple iPhone SE 128GB in space grey, courtesy of Crompton Lamps/Phoebe LED. 62 Company Showcase The latest from leading companies. Features Circuit Protection & Switchgear HVAC 32 ED&I Show Round-Up The inaugural ED&I Expo took place on 6-7 September 2017. ECN rounds- up a selection of the new products, innovations and services on display over the course of the two day show. 42 Devil In The Details Jim Hutchison, national sales manager at Crabtree, explains why it’s time wiring accessories got more attention during the specification process. 53 As more people embrace home automation, Honeywell expects voice-controlled smart hubs to play a big part in the future of the connected home. Andy Mansfi eld, marketing and communications manager, discusses the implications for electrical contractors. 56 With budgets tightening for the UK healthcare sector, Neil Baldwin of CP Electronics examines what electrical contractors can do to overcome energy waste from air conditioning systems in hospitals. 58 Mikael Eliaeson, product manager at Drayton, discusses the growing market for smart heating systems, and how customers are driving demand for enhanced systems that offer personalised room temperature control. UK & IRELAND’S LEADING ESTIMATING SERVICE We specialise in providing timely, cost-effective estimates for Electrical & Mechanical companies throughout the UK, Ireland & Worldwide. Call 0800 052 6115 to speak with us today. www.hotcost.co.uk [email protected]