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16 Mar 2022
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First new-style pylons installed in UK
National Grid has installed the first batch of a new design of high-voltage electricity pylon in the UK.
The T-shaped design represents the biggest overhaul in almost a century. The new pylons have a reduced visual impact on the environment and at 115ft stand around a third shorter than their traditional counterparts.
The first pylons, erected by ECA Member Balfour Beatty, will connect Hinkley Point C power station to up to six million homes and businesses.
Matt Steele, Balfour Beatty’s Managing Director for its Rail and Utilities business, said in Construction Enquirer: “Our unique capability and extensive experience in delivering major, complex overhead line schemes, makes us ideally positioned to play a key role in constructing the world’s first T-pylons.”
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BEAMA publishes new guidance on wiring systems and fire
18 Jun 2021
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Seagliders could ‘drastically cut’ channel crossing times
17 Jun 2021
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Right to Work changes end on 20 June
17 Jun 2021
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Actuate UK asks for UKCA Mark transition extension
17 Jun 2021
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ECA calls for a network of electric vehicle charging points
17 Jun 2021
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New Carbon Reduction Code for the Built Environment
16 Jun 2021
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Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day 2021
16 Jun 2021
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Economic upturn masks mental health crisis
16 Jun 2021
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Willmott Dixon to provide EV charging across all sites
15 Jun 2021
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HSE launches mental health toolkit
15 Jun 2021
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Exclusive EAS refresher sessions for ECA Members
15 Jun 2021
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UK-made 'air taxis' set for takeoff
14 Jun 2021
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Lighting Industry Association responds to new Regulations
11 Jun 2021
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New ECS renewal requirements
10 Jun 2021
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Halogen lamps to be banned from September
10 Jun 2021
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One in three businesses to install EVCPs at employee homes
08 Jun 2021
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Trade body leader calls for more EV incentives
07 Jun 2021
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Semiconductor shortage to affect industry for ‘another year’
07 Jun 2021
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Firms must commit to net zero to win major government contracts
07 Jun 2021
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EnergyBillKill’s top 5 Net Zero ideas for businesses
07 Jun 2021
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LGBT Pride Month: Examining diversity in the engineering industry
07 Jun 2021
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New Solar training for London contractors
03 Jun 2021
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IEA maps ‘narrow’ path to net zero
02 Jun 2021
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‘Smart contracts’ could mitigate onsite weather risk
02 Jun 2021
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Construction industry says net zero training ‘inadequate’
02 Jun 2021
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Rail electrification gets a boost
01 Jun 2021
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ECA joins industry experts on upskilling for net zero
01 Jun 2021
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Gov’t to launch battery technology competition
01 Jun 2021
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Watch now: How is the materials shortage impacting the electrical sector?
01 Jun 2021
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Green Our Homes – CLC Retrofit Strategy
28 May 2021
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RIA launches HS2 ‘Meet the Bidder’ Sessions
27 May 2021
CBI - Seize the Moment
26 May 2021
Solar Nissan to go EV only by 2030
25 May 2021
Heat pumps set to replace gas boilers
24 May 2021
Cost forecast predicts 5% inflation
21 May 2021
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Researchers develop ‘concrete batteries’
21 May 2021
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Survey: quarter of UK households want to buy an EV
21 May 2021
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UK Power Networks to reach Net Zero by 2028
21 May 2021
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Employment in Construction report published
20 May 2021
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O2 to cut data centre emissions
20 May 2021
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Gov’t needs 7.6m tonnes of steel for infrastructure
20 May 2021
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Higher costs, lower employment expected for fraught engineering services sector
19 May 2021
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Report outlines 400 steps to Net Zero
19 May 2021
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London renewables pipeline shrinks
19 May 2021
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London office projects on the rise
17 May 2021
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Filtration company cuts carbon with solar
17 May 2021
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BT to provide 5m homes with faster broadband
17 May 2021
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Webinar: How is the materials shortage impacting the electrical sector?
17 May 2021
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Webinar: Planning for a Green Pivot - Friday 14 May at 1pm
14 May 2021
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Watch: ECA Learning Zone with Legrand
14 May 2021
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BCIA releases new technical guidance
14 May 2021
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ECA responds to Queen’s Speech “skills guarantee”
12 May 2021
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First Monaco Formula E race
12 May 2021
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Prestigious ECA awards now open for nominations
12 May 2021
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Materials shortage - ECA and SELECT warn Members to plan ahead
10 May 2021
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Webinar this Friday: Planning for a Green Pivot
10 May 2021
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Contractor fined for work at height without protection
10 May 2021
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Schneider launches Green tech competition
10 May 2021
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Hydrogen fuels ‘marginal’ vs electrification
07 May 2021
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26 May: BSI webinar on new Quality Management System
07 May 2021
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LIA appoints new CEO
07 May 2021
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Steel price increase continues
06 May 2021
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New ultra-fast EV chargers added to network
06 May 2021
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Next London Mayor urged to relax congestion charge for construction
06 May 2021
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Herts substation gets £6mn upgrade
05 May 2021
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BSI publishes new competence criteria
05 May 2021
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Construction to grow 13% in 2021
05 May 2021
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Watch: ECA Learning Zone on emergency lighting
04 May 2021
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ABB to power largest EV charging site in North
04 May 2021
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Minister warns of post-COVID pay gap
04 May 2021
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Watch: EuropeOn webinar on residential battery storage
04 May 2021
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Tougher laws on building fire safety
29 Apr 2021
Trade Credit Insurance Guidance updated
23 Apr 2021
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32MW battery project begins construction
23 Apr 2021
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Apprentice electrician falls through school roof
23 Apr 2021
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Railway industry urges electrification
22 Apr 2021
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Influential business survey now open
21 Apr 2021
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Contractor fined £200,000 after MEWP accident
21 Apr 2021
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ECA welcomes new climate targets
21 Apr 2021
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29 April 5pm: What you need to know about emergency lighting
20 Apr 2021
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CLC People Survey extended
20 Apr 2021
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UK climate targets toughened
20 Apr 2021
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New VAT deferral payment scheme
15 Apr 2021
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Wales housing scheme meets highest energy efficiency standards
15 Apr 2021
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Record membership for waste scheme
14 Apr 2021
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London EVCP network doubles in size
14 Apr 2021
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Formula 1 tech powers Kier crane
14 Apr 2021
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JTL encourages electricians to upskill
13 Apr 2021
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UK's first gigafactory to begin construction
13 Apr 2021
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Construction firm moves to four day week
13 Apr 2021
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Skanska to power site equipment with vegetable oil
09 Apr 2021
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100MW battery project to launch in Chester
09 Apr 2021
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HSE noise exposure guidelines updated
09 Apr 2021
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Octopus launches EV leasing scheme
08 Apr 2021
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UK’s first electric crane begins work
08 Apr 2021
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New electrical game launched by NET
08 Apr 2021
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TESP calls for industry mentors
08 Apr 2021
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New network infrastructure ECS structure
07 Apr 2021
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CIBSE welcomes new CEO
07 Apr 2021
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4D safety inductions for HS2 workers
07 Apr 2021
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Business Recovery Loan launched
06 Apr 2021
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COVID-19 recovery boosts electricians’ incomes
06 Apr 2021
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IR35 changes begin
06 Apr 2021
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BP to roll out 'ultra-fast' EV chargepoints
01 Apr 2021
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A circular economy for wind turbine blades
01 Apr 2021
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New PRS electrical safety standards begin today
01 Apr 2021
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Revolution in emergency call handling launches
31 Mar 2021
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Improving safety for social renters
31 Mar 2021
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PI insurance restrictions harming industry, says CLC
31 Mar 2021
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Construction adopts new PQQ standard
30 Mar 2021
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£30 million to boost battery research
30 Mar 2021
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One in three UK firms commit to Net Zero
30 Mar 2021
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Improved Pre-Qualification Standard launches
29 Mar 2021
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Construction summit focuses on future of apprenticeship training
29 Mar 2021
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Free home COVID test kits for contractors
29 Mar 2021
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COVID site working hours extended
26 Mar 2021
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Report highlights green energy disparities in UK
25 Mar 2021
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£60bn and 70k offshore wind jobs by 2026
25 Mar 2021
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Europe to reach 8 GWh of storage capacity
25 Mar 2021
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Actuate UK urges Wales to support supply chain
25 Mar 2021
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Government responds to fire safety consultation
24 Mar 2021
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Clock ticks for electrical checks in the PRS
24 Mar 2021
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Over 100 local authorities to upgrade homes with solar
24 Mar 2021
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ECA's Luke Osborne joins Green Apprenticeships Advisory Panel
24 Mar 2021
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H&S refresher courses update
23 Mar 2021
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BEAMA guide to circuit-breaker selection for LED lighting
23 Mar 2021
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Toughened payment rules from 1 April
23 Mar 2021
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Urgent action needed ‘this decade’ for Net Zero
23 Mar 2021
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Data centre fire knocks out millions of websites
23 Mar 2021
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Learn about smart systems with Scolmore!
22 Mar 2021
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Job Retention Scheme extended
22 Mar 2021
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£20 million green fund launched
22 Mar 2021
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Unlimited fines for fire safety breaches
19 Mar 2021
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Fuel station giant bets on EVs
19 Mar 2021
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REA examines longer-duration battery storage
18 Mar 2021
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Government will invest £1bn to decarbonise buildings
18 Mar 2021
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National Grid to buy Western Power Distribution
18 Mar 2021
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Mace switches to hydrogen power
18 Mar 2021
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IR35 tax rule changes in three weeks
17 Mar 2021
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SNIPEF welcomes CICV Forum report
17 Mar 2021
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New Small Business Commissioner appointed
17 Mar 2021
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Government asks CLC to monitor materials shortages
16 Mar 2021
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Digital methods boost business
16 Mar 2021
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First Net-Zero retirement village in the works
16 Mar 2021
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Construction sector shows signs of recovery
15 Mar 2021
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Report: heat pumps will cost half as much as hydrogen boilers
15 Mar 2021
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O2 Arena to install mini-wind turbines
15 Mar 2021
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25 March: New Learning Zone Webinar with Scolmore!
12 Mar 2021
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ESF concern over 'right to repair' laws
12 Mar 2021
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UKGBC shares new guidance for renewable energy procurement
12 Mar 2021
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Actuate UK welcomes CLC Zero Carbon plan
11 Mar 2021
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ECA responds to new skills plan
11 Mar 2021
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TClarke Healthcare wins hospital project
11 Mar 2021
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Wind turbine ports on the horizon
11 Mar 2021
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BEIS launches Net Zero support for SMEs
10 Mar 2021
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Eco-homes go mainstream
10 Mar 2021
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New laws to tackle appliance obsolescence
10 Mar 2021
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Construction businesses can get free COVID tests
09 Mar 2021
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ECA’s Luke Osborne to present EuropeOn webinar
09 Mar 2021
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CLC launches CO2nstruct Zero
09 Mar 2021
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‘Super-deduction’ for plant and machinery
05 Mar 2021
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Cash incentives for employers to hire new apprentices doubled
05 Mar 2021
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Contractors experience plant shortages
05 Mar 2021
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Webinar replay: IR35 with Liz Bridge
05 Mar 2021
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Budget boost for infrastructure
04 Mar 2021
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SELECT celebrates apprentices
04 Mar 2021
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Freeports to enable ‘regeneration drive’
04 Mar 2021
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New BEAMA guidance for circuit breaker selection
04 Mar 2021
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NCSC launches new Cyber Aware campaign
03 Mar 2021
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UK’s latest Tesla Megapack project begins
03 Mar 2021
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UK urged to ‘green’ finance system ahead of G7 and COP26
03 Mar 2021
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ECA backs ‘Cut the VAT’ campaign
02 Mar 2021
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Actuate UK issues Budget asks
02 Mar 2021
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Scottish Power owner promises tripled renewable capacity by 2030
02 Mar 2021
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Reverse VAT starts today
01 Mar 2021
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Construction trials ‘X-ray vision’ technology
26 Feb 2021
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EV production ‘too slow’ for 2050 goals
26 Feb 2021
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CLC Professional Indemnity Insurance Survey
26 Feb 2021
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CICV report to help Green Recovery
25 Feb 2021
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Actuate UK calls for GHG overhaul
25 Feb 2021
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Webinar replay: Decarbonising buildings with ABB
25 Feb 2021
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UKGBC launches framework for defining social value
25 Feb 2021
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British Gas orders all-electric van fleet
23 Feb 2021
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HSE launches Net Zero webinars
23 Feb 2021
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BBA proposes enhanced safety test for HRRBs
23 Feb 2021
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Reverse VAT begins next week
22 Feb 2021
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Changes to ECS Health, Safety and Environmental Assessment
22 Feb 2021
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Webinar series on lighting and the circular economy
22 Feb 2021
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12 month grace period for IR35
19 Feb 2021
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Webinar 24 Feb 5pm: Decarbonisations of buildings, with ABB
19 Feb 2021
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HSE announces new Chief Inspector of Buildings
19 Feb 2021
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Corporate EV fleets doubled in 2020
18 Feb 2021
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Heathrow plans zero carbon domestic flights
18 Feb 2021
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HSE reports COVID cases on sites
18 Feb 2021
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ECA signs Building a Safer Future Charter
17 Feb 2021
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MPs urge energy efficiency VAT breaks
17 Feb 2021
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Signify protects Harlequins with UVC
17 Feb 2021
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Coronavirus: worksite testing
16 Feb 2021
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EV battery Gigafactory planned for Coventry
16 Feb 2021
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Jaguar to go electric by 2025
16 Feb 2021
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Webinar 24 February: The Roadmap out of Lockdown
16 Feb 2021
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Workplace COVID testing expanded
15 Feb 2021
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New UK net zero research centre launched
15 Feb 2021
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New battery capacity for 750,000 homes
15 Feb 2021
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Electrical Industries Charity supported by Amazon
12 Feb 2021
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WIS Awards 2020 winners announced
12 Feb 2021
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4 March: CLC to host Green Book webinar
12 Feb 2021
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Vat Reverse Charging – 3 weeks to go!
11 Feb 2021
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Don’t miss the next ECA Learning Zone Webinar!
11 Feb 2021
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BP bets £900m on UK offshore wind
11 Feb 2021
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ECA joins new engineering services alliance, Actuate UK
10 Feb 2021
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Gov’t widens access to rapid COVID testing
09 Feb 2021
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East Sussex village goes Zero Carbon
09 Feb 2021
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#NAW2021: The power of apprenticeships
09 Feb 2021
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Up to £300m for Green Recovery
08 Feb 2021
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Gov’t examines decarbonisation of heat
08 Feb 2021
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CLC backs push for direct employment
08 Feb 2021
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Quality apprenticeships needed to deliver green recovery
08 Feb 2021
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New Webinar! 4 March 1pm: What you need to know about IR35, with Liz Bridge
05 Feb 2021
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