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  1. Dan

    Andy Basham appointed President of the Electrical Contractors' Association

    Andy Basham appointed President of the Electrical Contractors' Association Read the full news article
  2. S

    Looking for solar install team contractors

    If you're looking for some extra installation work, we are looking for some contractors. We are currently looking for a solar PV installation team to complete residential (4KW max.) solar installations in the west midlands area. The installers must be MCS registered and have installed solar...
  3. Dan

    Can pay, won’t pay: ECA survey find main contractors fail to pass on prompt payment t

    A study by the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) confirms that late payment for subcontractors is endemic across the sector, as main contractors fail to pass on prompt payment terms from clients. Read the full news article
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    Electrical contractors website for sale

    Hi guys I am looking to get out of sparking and want to sell my website, and ongoing work. Based in Hertford, site has good ranking for typical search terms, for Hertford, Herts and North London. Generates fresh leads every day, both domestic and commercial. Site is fasttrackltd dot co dot uk...
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    London Pay rates for Sub-Contractors

    Hey Everyone I run a company with around 4 sub-contractors (all self employed individually) that do alot of work for us. We provide a van, fuel, parking, the majority of the plant and all materials. So basically they provide the labour. Most of our work is in London and the surrounding areas...
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    NICEIC Certification Scheme Niceic email

    Anyone else had email from niceic about not going on napits register? Apparently napit just want your details for marketing reasons.....lol, it's getting like a school playground with these scams.
  7. W

    *Warning* to Solar PV Sparks & installers

    Don't get involved with Apex Solar Systems/Green Deal (GB) Ltd, Chesterfield (same company) Cowboy roofing outfit with no experience or qualifications in the renewable energy industry, have gained MCS via third party approved contractors with NAPIT (should'nt be allowed). Sub work out to...
  8. A

    Are sub contractors liable for come backs?

    Hey all, got a bit of a situation on my hands here, and would really appreciate any help. First I'll explain the situation. I left the company I was working for to do my own work about a month and a half ago. I was working with them on a self employed basis, they deducted 20% through CIS and...
  9. Dan

    The Electrical Safety Council and Electrical Contractors Association launch Electrica

    The Electrical Safety Council (ESC) and Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) have announced the launch of the Electrical Safety Register – a joint venture between the two organisations that will serve as a one-stop-shop for anyone looking for the services of a competent electrical...
  10. S

    IR35 Tax Rules- Info for Sub Contractors

    Here's some info about the IR35 tax legislation rules which can affect self employed subbies and whether they are deemed to be inside or outside of the ruling: In recent years the electrical industry has seen an increase in freelance workers or 'subbies'. It's an easier way for the companies to...
  11. M

    Main contractors tender lists

    Hi, does anybody know of any main contractors that i could introduce my company to in order to get on their tender lists? We are a NIC EIC approved contractor from Southampton speciallising in shopfitting installs, geograpics is not an issue as i have sub-contractors that i use all over the uk...
  12. L

    Changing contractors mid rewire

    Hi guys, First post and wondering if you experts can help a tricky problem? Been having my 3 bed semi fully rewired as part of a renovation and my sparky (recommended by a friend who had him do their house - as he was neat fast and tidy and relatively inexpensive) has let me down before he...
  13. Dan

    ECA urges contractors to work with businesses for a risk-based approach to PAT

    The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) warns that poor interpretation of HSE guidance on Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) could result in a drop in electrical safety standards in the workplace. Misinterpretation of the new guidelines could lead some businesses to underestimate the risk of...
  14. S

    How many electrical contractors uk

    Hi dose anyone know how many electrical contractors there are in the uk, Is there somewhere that this information can be found.
  15. S

    NICEIC Certification Scheme **you are not niceic**

    Here is a list of company's/contractors that are falsely claiming to be registered with the NICEIC.
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    Can some one explain how it works

    Hi all, Ive been given an oppurtunity to meet a company that does all sorts of building works, from schools to local authority and businesses... Ive never had to deal with anyone like this in the past so i feel like a little fish swimming upto a big fish The thing i would like to know is...
  17. RWJ

    NICEIC Certification Scheme NICEIC Part P Survey

    NICEIC is asking government to listen to its registered contractors over proposed changes to Part P of the Building Regulations. A comprehensive survey was sent out to NICEIC registered contractors and 1,500 surveys were completed and returned. Find out how the contractors surveyed view...
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    NICEIC Certification Scheme Inspecting & Testing Approved NICEIC contractors work???

    Hello All, I work for a small group who have a few properties scattered around the country, and need some info about testing, checking etc ---- If we carry out some electrical work on the houses and the work is completed by an NICEIC approved contractor do we have to get the work tested by a...
  19. S

    NIC Or Napit

    Hi, My company is currently registered with Elecsa to cover our Part P work, however we really prefer carrying out commercial work/testing etc Obviously most company's choose NIC registered contractors to carry out the said works, be it because there insurance requires this or because they...
  20. S

    domestic work sub contractors rates?

    Hi I have just recently passed part p assesment and so am placing adverts to get some domestic work. What I want to know is What are the rules for hireing subbies and what is the going rates up here (Derbyshire, Notts and Sth Yorkshire). Also if they are subbing for me and I oversee their work I...

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