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Welsh Gov receives ECA backing for green skills plan

The Welsh Government has published recommendations from its green skills review, with the plan receiving the backing of the ECA. 

Alliance launched in Cheshire to tackle local electrical skills gaps

A new regional alliance has been launched in Cheshire and Warrington to coordinate action on electrical skills, training and careers.

Ruth Devine MBE takes the helm as ECA’s 112th President

Ruth Devine MBE has been appointed the 112th President of the ECA, becoming only the second woman to hold the post in its 124-year history.

A shortage of electricians could derail the UK’s net zero ambitions

Without urgent action to train and retain skilled electricians, Britain’s decarbonisation goals may slip beyond reach.

Electrical firms anticipate project delays and cash flow pressure in 2025

A majority of electrotechnical and engineering services businesses in the UK are preparing for potential project delays next year.

Skills shortage continues to plague building engineering sector

There is a continuing skills gap within the building engineering sector, according to the latest quarterly Building Engineering Business Survey.

Engineering services firms continue to struggle with labour shortage

The latest quarterly survey of the UK engineering services sector indicates that businesses are still hindered by a shortage of skilled workers. 

Stuart Smith appointed as new President of the ECA

Stuart Smith has been appointed as the new President of the Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA). 

ECA urges members to provide input on Wiring Regulations Amendment 3

The ECA is urging its members to comment on Amendment 3 to the current edition of the Wiring Regulations (BS 7671:2018+A2:2022).

UK Government’s levelling up agenda risks ‘postcode lottery’, warns ECA

The ECA has warned that the UK Government’s decision to make changes to the levelling up fund could potentially risk a ‘postcode lottery’. 

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