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MSPs from across the Scottish political spectrum have demonstrated strong cross-party support for regulation of the electrical industry in the latest episode of Sparks’ Remarks, the podcast from trade association SELECT.

Five seasoned electricians have provided a unique insight into the current state of the industry in the fifth episode of the popular Sparks’ Remarks podcast from trade association SELECT. Skills, drills and bellyaches – live from Hampden Spark! sees contractors give their honest views on

The new president of Scotland’s largest construction industry trade association, SELECT, has warned that the demands on the electrical network to power artificial intelligence (AI) may become unsustainable as it becomes a growing part of society. Mike Stark, who took over as president of the c

The outgoing president of SELECT, Scotland’s largest construction trade body, has issued a stark warning about the rise of rogue tradespeople masquerading as qualified electricians to take advantage of the boom in domestic renewables technology. Alistair Grant, who ends his two-year tenure at

Scotland’s electrical bodies have rushed to congratulate a talented young electrical apprentice who will take on the best in the world at a prestigious global skills competition in France later this year. Danny McBean, 21, from Dufftown, Morayshire, will face the challenge of a lifetime after

SELECT managing director Alan Wilson has told thousands of podcast listeners that there are “no second chances” with electrical safety – and it is vital that consumers know that the electricians they use for the ongoing electrification of society are qualified and competent. Speaki

Campaigning trade association SELECT is continuing its ongoing mission to educate and inform electricians with another important free resource aimed at apprentices and adult trainees. The trade body is distributing vital information about protective devices which outlines the various technologies th

The Scottish Government needs to set minimum standards of competence for installers as well as installations as it seeks to implement new domestic heating standards, according to electrical trade body SELECT. The campaigning association added that any new plans also have to take into accou

A respected industry professional who has already made a major contribution to training and skills in Scotland is to take over the running of the Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT), the approved training scheme for the country’s electrical apprentices. Construction industry

Scotland’s largest construction trade association SELECT is preparing to mark International Women’s Day (IWD) with a new film that celebrates the work of a member firm which it says is “a shining light of equality and inclusion”.

Scotland’s leading electrical bodies say the industry is leading the way with skills and training to help power the technology of tomorrow – and are urging others to follow in its footsteps to ensure Scotland makes a successful transition to net zero. SELECT, the Scottish Joint Industry

A close-knit family electrical firm is this week celebrating a unique milestone as it chalks up its 50th year as a member of trade association SELECT. Over the last half century, AC Electrics has grown from humble beginnings in Cleland, Lanarkshire, to become a pioneer of green technology that&rsquo

The groundswell of opinion in favour of the campaign for protection of title for electricians has continued into 2024 with a New Year declaration of support from another four prominent members of the Scottish Parliament.

Scotland’s leading electrical bodies say they are looking ahead to 2024 with confidence as new figures show a healthy pipeline of emerging young talent – but also insist that industry-led apprenticeships are the only way to deliver the future of skills development. The Scottish Joint Ind

Scotland’s largest construction trade association SELECT has responded to the rising demand for electric vehicle (EV) charge points by launching its first installation training course. Developed after extensive consultation with its 1,260 member firms, the one-day module can be delivered in pe