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SparkSafe LTP

Give your views on SparkSafe LTP

by Derek Thompson on 14 May 2013

Find out more about the SparkSafe LTP by attending one of four information sessions at this years Electrical, Energy and Lighting Trade Show.

Smart Meter Project

Smart meter project is delayed

by David Richmond on 13 May 2013

The introduction of energy smart meters in 30 million UK homes will be delayed for more than a year, the government has announced.

Electrical concerns at South West Acute Hospital

Electrical concerns at South West Acute Hospital

by Derek Thompson on 10 May 2013

Pressure is growing for an emergency risk assessment to be carried out at a new state of the art hospital - less than a year after it opened.

Ian Humphreys, Managing Director BI Electrical Services

Have you ever wondered what the industry's influential figures have on their desks? From a plane ticket to China to EEIBA's Annual Report, find out more about Ian Humphreys, B.I. Electrical's Managing Director.

SparkSafe LTP

Electrical industry calls for licensing scheme

by Derek Thompson on 11 April 2013

The Northern Ireland electrical contracting industry today launched a campaign to highlight the need for a licensing scheme for all electrical workers.  

AM2 Tips

NET Publishes AM2 Tips

by Maurice Torrington on 03 April 2013

Electrical industry training charity NET has published information on AM2 hints and tips and common candidate errors.

Project Bank Accounts

Government Launches Project Bank Accounts

by Derek Thompson on 20 March 2013

Finance Minister, Sammy Wilson, has outlined the details of the new payment method which the Government is hoping will help safeguard sub-contractor payments in many Government construction contracts.

Electrical Product Recall Tool

Danger As Electrical Product Recalls Ignored

by Chris Walker on 14 March 2013

The Electrical Safety Council (ESC) says one person is killed every seven days by an electrical accident and 350,000 people are injured annually, partly because of a "shockingly low" response to product alerts.

BI Electrical

New jobs as electrical firm joins trade mission

by Derek Thompson on 04 March 2013

Almost 30 new jobs are to be created at a Belfast electrical engineering company as part of an expansion drive to the Asia Pacific, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Electrical Apprenticeship

Thinking of an apprenticeship - where will it take you?

by Aaron McDonald on 25 February 2013

Stuart Walker has become quite the international traveller. Stuart a 4th year apprentice has seen his work taking him to England and Scotland, but also further afield including France and South Africa.