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  Outside the British Embassy
  Japan trip inspires new thinking - AEI Cables’ Peter Baynham went to Japan to observe some examples of manufacturing ‘Best Practice’ for himself as part of the company’s continuous improvement initiative.The visit included five lectures, 15 factory visits and two workshop sessions, with briefing sessions at the British Embassy in Tokyo and other office based sessions held at the Japanese Automotive Manufacturers’ Association. More...



• Housebuilders cutting prices - Leading house builders including Taylor Wimpey, Barratt and David Wilson Homes have advised their sub-contractors and suppliers that they intend to reduce prices/contract sums by between three and fiver per cent. The intention is to apply deductions to both existing contracts as well as future tenders. ECA members are advised that these deductions should not be applied to payments on existing contracts. Such deductions would not be contractual and therefore cannot be applied without the subcontractor’s agreement. More...



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  Chris Pike
  Chris strengthens team - AEI Cables has strengthened its team with the appointment of a new regional manager for London, the Home Counties and East Anglia. Chris Pike joins the team as the business grows its UK network to service wholesalers, contractors, design consultants and local authorities. More...



• Make sure safety systems are in place - Employers should ensure that they have good health and safety systems in place, as well as a positive attitude, it has been advised. In light of the impending introduction of the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act in April this year, businesses should take steps to effectively reduce risk in the workplace, according to the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). More...



• Cables industry seeks quality data - The cables industry is seeking detailed high quality product data as standards and compliance become an increasing issue. Visitors to the AEI Cables’ website Products area are rapidly rising as designers and installers verify product details for design and installation. More...



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  Wiring Regs leaps up the charts - The 17th Edition of the Wiring Regulations, published in January of this year, has reached 31st position in Amazon’s 50 best sellers and is the highest placed professional publication to date. Geoff Cronshaw, IET’s Chief Engineer, is frequently in demand to lecture on the regulations and has recently returned from Hong Kong where he was invited by the Government to give just such a presentation to over 400 delegates. More...



• CIBSE energy assessors’ scheme approved - The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) is proud to announce that CIBSE Certification's application to provide an accredited Energy Assessors scheme has been approved by the Department for Communities and Local Government (CLG). CIBSE Certification Ltd is one of the first organisations to be given the go ahead to accredit Energy Assessors. More...



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  Angus Moir
  Angus heads up NICEIC - NICEIC Group, the voluntary regulatory body for the electrical contracting industry, has announced the appointment of Angus Moir as Chief Operating Officer. Formerly the NICEIC Group’s Sales and Marketing Director, Angus will now oversee the day-to-day running of the business. More...

• 17th Edition Wiring Regulations, 5 March 2008 – Seminar, University of Teeside, Middlesborough - The new regulations come into force in July 2008 and all users of the 16th edition will benefit from this introduction to the new rules by an expert from IET HQ. Since this is such an important talk for contractors and engineers, the talk will be given twice, in the afternoon and evening, to help you to work around your business commitments.



• Developments in Power System Protection – conference, 17/19 March 2008, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Glasgow - The conference is aimed at engineers involved in the application, ownership, management, design and development of power system protection and control systems. Submissions are invited from utility, generation, industrial, manufacturing and railway industries, consultants and academia. All papers will be peer reviewed and accepted papers will be delivered by oral and poster presentations. The conference will be preceded by a one day tutorial covering topics of relevance to the subject area.



• Wire Dusseldorf – 5 day conference, 31 March 2008, Dusseldorf - Pioneering development trends, new technologies and high-tech engineering – constantly rising demands are being set for wire and wire products. Whether made of strong fiber glass, stainless steel or copper – cables and wire play a decisive role in almost every sector of industry and of our daily lives. Quality, efficiency as well as consideration of economic and ecological aspects are in greater demand than ever before.



• CIBSE/ASHRAE Conference – Sustainability - 29/30 April 2008 - Hilton Newcastle - Contact CIBSE Events team tel 020 8675 5211. The CIBSE/ASHRAE Conference 2008 will explore sustainability for both new and re-commissioned buildings from a practical perspective. The conference will focus on: how to navigate new legislation and Building Regulations; best practice from around the world; and ‘how to' expertise in costing, constructing, staffing and selling sustainability. Attendance is essential for anyone wishing to equip themselves for the future demands of clients, Government and the environment.



• ECA Electical Industry Conference – 24 May 2008, 1 week conference, Marbella, Spain - The conference brings together senior figures from all sectors of the industry and offers a unique opportunity for contractors, manufacturers, distributors and clients to be part of the industry’s development. Pre-booking registration is available through Rhubarb Events by emailing events@rhubarbevents.com or calling 01329 220699.

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