Welcome to our latest electronic bulletin of news and views from AEI Cables and across the electrical supply industry. We deal with some major issues and hope to give you items of genuine interest. However, we appreciate your own views on what you may want to see in future bulletins and would appreciate any feedback. Please e-mail us at enquiries@aeicables.co.uk.
Care and attention for major hospital project
The project to construct the new Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham – one of the new super hospitals – is the largest of its kind in the UK outside of the Olympics development. Here, the fire detection and alarm systems are state-of-the art intelligent networks which pave the way for the next generation of designs. AEI Cables supplied the cables for these systems. More…
New online service launched
A new online current ratings service for the electrical supply industry is now available from AEI Cables. The data is accessible on the AEI website and also available as a printed new handy pocket-size booklet aimed at providing a quick-reference for contractors and consultants in their daily work. We also provide key product data sheets for cable requirements in diverse sectors including construction, fire protection, industrial, mining, rail and oil and gas. The service is aimed at contractors and consultants to provide instant access to quality technical data. More....
New skills training for fire protection sector
The Fire & Security Association (FSA) and Fire Protection Association (FPA) has introduced two new qualifications for those working in the fire detection, alarms and emergency lighting sector. Since the launch of the jointly developed portfolio of training courses 12 months ago, both associations have been working closely to offer further qualification opportunities for those involved in the design, installation, commissioning and servicing of these systems. More…
Martin takes the helm
Martin Bailey was inaugurated as the president of The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) for 2009-2010 at the opening of the organisation’s annual industry conference in Malta. Mr Bailey replaces outgoing president Allan Littler. During his acceptance speech at the conference, Mr Bailey outlined his aims for the year ahead, particularly the commitment to delivering best practice and innovation which will be key to the electrical contracting industry meeting the challenges and opportunities that it will encounter in the tough economic climate we will face over the next year.
Apprentices get connected at AEI Cables
Young apprentices are receiving the benefit of working at AEI Cables as part of a two-year course of study. The Young Apprenticeship Programme is aimed at capable and motivated pupils, who enjoy engineering and design in school and are considering a career in manufacturing. The programme is also designed to help employers who have in the past experienced difficulty with recruitment of suitable engineering staff, particularly at middle and senior management levels. More…
Fire performance issues ‘even more important’
The emphasis on technical excellence in the cabling industry has never been greater with the increasing demands of legislation and standards. Here, Technical Director of AEI Cables Bill Davis takes a look at the issues. Cable design and performance standards are becoming increasingly demanding and are driven by changes in building standards, health and safety legislation, environmental mandates and liability issues. Additionally, “systems” are becoming much more complex and there is a growing dependence on integrated systems to provide expanded services to satisfy public and industry expectations. More…
Employers’ training boost
Selected employers working with training provider JTL will receive £30 per week for every extra apprentice they employ if they qualify for the Government’s financial initiative to step up training in the construction sector. The Apprenticeship Expansion Scheme will be targeted toward JTL employers who prove themselves in providing high quality apprentices and need support during the downturn to expand their numbers.
Business ‘breaching data protection legislation’
Almost one in five businesses has breached the Data Protection Act (DPA) at least once according to a survey of over 500 small and medium businesses conducted by the British Standards’ Institution. Of these, nearly half said they had breached the Act on several occasions and an additional 18 per cent said they were not sure whether they had breached it or not. A ‘breach’ could refer to the illegal transfer of information to a third party, failure to hold information securely or neglect of other legal obligations.
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