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It’s all change at the top as the Electrical Engineering Training Foundation (EETF), the organisation which helps develop the next generation of skills in the electrotechnical sector in Scotland, appoints a new chair and a new board member. The EETF will now be led by Gordon McArthur, managing

Two Scotland-based trade bodies are among the members of a new alliance for the multi-billion-pound UK engineering services sector that was launched today via a virtual industry event. Actuate UK is a collective of eight leading trade, technology, research, and professional bodies in engin

As the long-running campaign for professional recognition of electricians in Scotland nears its final stages, SELECT has warned that the clock is ticking for those who want to help influence the sector’s future.

Construction trade association SELECT is throwing its weight behind the Scottish Government’s vaccination roll-out with the offer of a ready-to-use facility which could accommodate hundreds of people.

Only government legislation can bring about “comfort and security” to customers of electrical companies, according to SELECT as it urged electricians to take part in a second consultation on the regulation of the industry. The construction trade association is asking members and the

The Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) said there is now “overwhelming industry support” for regulation of the electrical industry and is urging more professionals to make their voices heard. The construction body insists protection of title is vital to protect consumers across Scotlan

Sweeping reforms to the UK Government’s Prompt Payment Code have been welcomed by SELECT as a major milestone in its long-running campaign for fairer payment terms for small businesses. Under the new obligations announced this week, nearly 3,000 companies which are signed up to the Code w

A major new industry alliance will be launched next month for the UK's engineering services sector. The eight-strong alliance will be an agent for positive change and support the delivery of a safer, more productive and sustainable UK built environment. 

Scotland’s largest construction trade association SELECT has joined forces with more than 40 contractor and trade association members in writing to the UK Government demanding the withdrawal of proposed Reverse Charge VAT legislation. A letter sent to Chancellor of the Exchequer Rish

The Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum (CICV Forum) has echoed calls for the industry to “play its part” during lockdown ­and has urged workers to keep following vital health and safety guidance. The industry collective reminded contractors to observe new rules after the Scottis

Access to Scottish Government Apprenticeship Employer Grants for companies in the electrical sector is to be discussed at ministerial level following an intervention by the industry’s training specialist. The Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT) is due to meet Jamie Hepburn MS

Electrical trade body SELECT has launched a major safe isolation awareness campaign to help keep electricians and apprentices free from harm at work in 2021.

In a timely boost for its member companies in the electrotechnical sector, SELECT has moved swiftly to secure the services of one of the UK's foremost construction experts to guide and advise its members. Scotland’s largest construction trade association has appointed Professor Rudi Klein

Cooperation and collaboration, greater worker welfare and a top-to-bottom revolution of the construction sector are all top of the Christmas wish-list for members of the Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum (CICV Forum).

SELECT, the campaigning body for the electrotechnical sector in Scotland, has chosen not to increase subscription rates for 2021, in a further move to help Members cope with the financial challenges caused by COVID-19.