Article archive for NICEIC
Trade associations cautiously greet Government response to electrical safety report (01 August 2012)
The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) and NICEIC have welcomed the Government’s response to a Communities and Local Government (CLG) Select Committee report, but warn that there is little provision to reward competent contractors.
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NICEIC and EAL form alliance (25 July 2012)
A strategic alliance has been formed between NICEIC and EAL in order to deliver industry recognised qualifications for the electro-technical and renewable industry.
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Surprise for Scottish students (10 July 2012)
Apprentice electricians at Reid Kerr College in Paisley were given a surprise recently when industry legend Tony Cable dropped in to visit them whilst he was in Scotland for the NICEIC Tech Talk.
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Get up to speed with NICEIC training (14 June 2012)
NICEIC has launched its latest training catalogue featuring a host of courses for everyone in the electrical, renewable, gas, water and health & safety industries.
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NICEIC logo on the small screen (08 June 2012)
Eagle eyed electricians will have spotted a familiar sign when Sky 1’s new series, Starlings, was broadcast recently.
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NICEIC Live creates a buzz (24 May 2012)
The evolving role of an electrician was the theme of the day as hundreds of contractors packed out Epsom Downs for the second NICEIC Live, held earlier this month.
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NICEIC chosen to provide Green Deal certification (23 May 2012)
NICEIC has been successful in its application to provide certification services for the Government’s Green Deal initiative.
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This week’s big event – NICEIC Live South 2012 (17 May 2012)
Building on the success of NICEIC Live 2011, the 2012 event provides delegates with the opportunity to explore in-depth technical content and business advice, coupled with a large exhibition showcasing an exciting range of electrical products and services.
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Making invoicing simple (25 April 2012)
NICEIC has teamed-up with software company Gooroo to offer electricians a simple and easy way to keep on top of time-consuming paperwork.
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NICEIC leads the way with solar PV installation (14 March 2012)
NICEIC has joined the renewable revolution with a solar panel installation at its headquarters in Houghton Regis. The firm had 39 solar panels installed at its premises by renewable specialist Puragen. The system will generate an estimated 7,690kW of electricity every year.
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Industry called to building regulations committee (07 March 2012)
NICEIC Chief Executive Officer Emma Clancy (pictured) was among a panel of electrical contracting industry figures called in front of the Department of Communities and Local Government (CLG) Select Committee to discuss the case for retaining electrical safety as part of the building regulations.
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NICEIC contractor nominated for prize (22 February 2012)
A NICEIC registered contractor has been nominated for a prestigious Enterprise Award. Eleanor Bell (pictured) who runs her own sculpture and lighting design consultancy in Falmouth, Cornwall, has been shortlisted in the south west region of the Lloyds TSB National Enterprise Awards; an awards programme set-up to recognise the achievements of graduates who have started their own business.
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Fuse wire recall (15 February 2012)
Electrical contractors are being urged to cease using 5 amp fuse wire purchased in the last six months from either: B&Q, Wilkinson, Homebase, Makro or Robert Dyas.
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Fees frozen for NICEIC registered contractors (01 February 2012)
It’s not just lakes and canals that’s frozen at the moment. In a move that will be welcomed by its 26,000 registered contractors, NICEIC has announced it is freezing all registration fees from April 2012 through to April 2013.
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Traders fined for misuse of NICEIC logo (25 January 2012)
Two traders have been fined and prosecuted for fraudulently claiming to be NICEIC-registered.
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Transfer window opens for domestic electricians (18 January 2012)
NICEIC is encouraging electricians not to score an own goal and transfer for free from their current scheme provider to NICEIC’s Domestic Installer Scheme (DIS).
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New NICEIC EICRs (11 October 2011)
NICEIC has recently released an update that includes the Domestic Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR).
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The Building Services Event opens up a world of opportunities for the building services industry issues (22 September 2011)
As the UK moves towards a more sustainable future, the latest industry research predicts a wealth of new opportunities for the building services industry, making it more important than ever for professionals to embrace the imminent changes and develop new skills.
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NICEIC launches new online course on EICRs (22 September 2011)
Electrical contractors wanting to find out more about the new Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) are being encouraged to take advantage of a new e-learning course from NICEIC.
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NICEIC is number one body for MCS accreditation (22 September 2011)
More than 1,000 companies have now signed up for MCS accreditation with NICEIC, making it the leading award body for MCS accreditation.
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Jobs for the Girls goes to Westminster (20 September 2011)
NICEIC has taken its Jobs for the Girls campaign to Westminster for a parliamentary reception hosted by Chi Onwurah, the Labour MP for Newcastle upon Tyne Central.
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NICEIC and ECA launch 2021 vision (17 August 2011)
Emma McCarthy, CEO of the NICEIC and Steve Bratt, CEO of the ECA made the decision to jointly fund 2021 Vision as they felt it was important to provide long term guidance for the industry at a time when many contractors are recovering from the recession and concentrating on short term survival. 2021 Vision enables the electrical contractor to see past the short term and prepare for the next stage of their development.
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The NICEIC one thousand (16 August 2011)
More than 1,000 companies have now signed up for MCS accreditation with NICEIC, making it the leading award body for MCS accreditation.
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NICEIC and ECA launch 2021 Vision (31 July 2011)
The NICEIC (National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting) and the Electrical Contractors Association (ECA) have worked together to produce 2021 Vision: The Future of the Electrical Contracting Industry. This major piece of research is designed to provide a long term vision of the position the industry is likely to be in 10 years from now. It is also the first tangible results of talks to see how the two organisations can work together to provide unity and leadership.
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New Certification software from NICEIC (28 June 2010)
Since the release of Certification Software two years ago to allow its registered contractors to complete their certificates on a computer, NICEIC has been working with Clik Software to provide a package that offers more.
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NICEIC Safe Isolation DVD (14 January 2009)
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Taxis Driving NICEIC's Message Home (05 June 2008)
Over 700 black taxi cabs will be decked out with logos and advertising messages as NICEIC takes to the streets of London, Edinburgh and Manchester to remind people that getting a registered electrician will assure you of a “NICE” job - rather than dealing with a possible rogue electrician.
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More 17th Edition Seminars Announced (08 April 2008)
NICEIC has announced even more 17th Edition seminars. As an added bonus the seminars will also cover The Electrical Safety Council’s Best Practice Guide on Periodic Inspection Reporting.
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