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A ground breaking animation showing the journey in becoming a fully qualified electrician has been developed in partnership between SELECT and the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB). The animation shows the journey from someone starting their career as an apprentice electrician right through to th

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the construction sector are falling victim to payment abuse and deserve better protection, a trade association has warned. In its submission to the Scottish Government’s economy, energy and fair work committee, which is undertaking an inquiry into t

The convener of Holyrood’s Cross Party Group on Accident Prevention and Safety has become the latest member of the Scottish Parliament to back a campaign to regulate electricians. Clare Adamson MSP has lent her support to electrotechnical trade association SELECT for raising awareness by campa

The introduction of a Member’s Bill aimed at regulating the profession of electricians has been welcomed by Scotland’ electrotechnical trade association. Last week, Scottish Conservative MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston began the process by introducing a Member’s Bill to the Scottish Parl

Electrotechnical trade association SELECT has been highlighting the achievements of electricians in Scotland for 119 years but now the organisation is in the unusual position of championing a triple champion. Joe Buchanan, 57, from Ayrshire, who became a SELECT member 10 years ago, is now recognised

The Scottish Government has issued a ‘call for evidence’ into the extent of substandard electrical installations in Scotland and the risks posed to the general public. Minister for business, fair work and skills, Jamie Hepburn, who last week hosted a Working Group on the issue, is asking

Support for the long-running campaign by electrotechnical trade association SELECT for recognition of electricians as a profession is literally building brick by brick across the construction industry and beyond. SELECT, whose campaign is also backed by the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) and U

Scottish electrotechnical industry trade body SELECT is emphasising its message with a hard-hitting week of nationwide advertising. On January 24, minister for business, fair work and skills Jamie Hepburn will be hosting a Working Group to further discuss the issue of introducing Protection of Title

The ongoing threat of poor and potentially dangerous electrical work has been highlighted once again by the industry body for Scotland's electrical sector professionals after counterfeit copies of vital wiring regulations became available for sale. SELECT said the bogus PDF copies of BS7671:2018, th

Moves by the Scottish Government to take action on one of the industry’s main problem areas have been welcomed by SELECT. A public consultation on the use of cash retentions in construction contracts will take place in spring next year. This will be, in advance of any announcement on the matte

As the electric vehicle revolution gathers pace, SELECT, the trade body for the electrotechnical industry in Scotland, is leading by example by ramping up the installation of EV charging points at its headquarters. The campaigning organisation has added another four fast charge spaces at the Walled

Electricians’ trade body SELECT has added to the portfolio of services it offers to its members with a new tool to assist with producing vital risk assessment information and guidance. The organisation has entered into an arrangement with the Building Safety Group (BSG) to provide Member compa

A plan which secures full post-Brexit membership of the British Standards Institution (BSI) within European Standards Organisations (ESOs) has been welcomed by Scotland’s electrotechnical industry. The decision, taken separately last week by ESOs CEN and CENELEC, means the BSI, UK industry and

SELECT president Kevin Griffin was this year’s recipient of an award which recognises individuals who demonstrate enthusiasm and selfless concern for the fire and emergency systems industry. The Ian Marsh Award was presented on behalf of the Fire and Security Association at IFSEC’s &lsqu

The Scottish Building Contract Committee (SBCC) has elected Alan Wilson, acting managing director of electro-technical trade body SELECT, as its new vice-chair. Founded in the 1960s the SBCC provides definitive guidance on building contracts and construction law in Scotland.