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“I worked ON the business, not just IN it!” | Ben Curry, Electrical Innovations

|Date: 13 July, 2021

“I worked ON the business, not just IN it!” | Ben Curry, Electrical Innovations

Ben Curry, Owner of Electrical Innovations, tells us more about how his company put its time to good use ...

Ben Curry, Owner of Electrical Innovations, tells us more about how his company put its time to good use over lockdown and why business is booming as a result. I won't lie, the last 12-14 months have ...

13 July, 2021
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EICRs in the PRS: the deadline is approaching | NAPIT

|Date: 17 March, 2021

EICRs in the PRS: the deadline is approaching | NAPIT

Charlotte Lee, Head of External Affairs at NAPIT, provides an overview of The Electrical Safety Standards ...

Charlotte Lee, Head of External Affairs at NAPIT, provides an overview of The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, and how to remain compliant during th ...

17 March, 2021
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“You’re part of the social scene, but who are you?” | Ryan Dempsey, TCW

|Date: 22 January, 2021

“You’re part of the social scene, but who are you?” | Ryan Dempsey, TCW

Ryan Dempsey, CEO of TCW, looks at the pros and cons of social media adoption and challenges readers to i ...

Ryan Dempsey, CEO of TCW, looks at the pros and cons of social media adoption and challenges readers to identify which personality category they fall into. The world as we know it is gradually evolvin ...

22 January, 2021
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“In the future, we can build a better, greener economy” | Timeguard

|Date: 19 January, 2021

“In the future, we can build a better, greener economy” | Timeguard

Andy Douglas, MD at Timeguard, has some words of encouragement for electricians in 2021. In general terms ...

Andy Douglas, MD at Timeguard, has some words of encouragement for electricians in 2021. In general terms, 2020 was a pretty grim year, and one that I’m sure we’ll all be keen to put behind us. I’m we ...

19 January, 2021
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How do we lower the risk in higher risk buildings? | NAPIT

|Date: 4 January, 2021

How do we lower the risk in higher risk buildings? | NAPIT

Mike Andrews, Chief Executive Officer at NAPIT, considers the many initiatives looking at Building Safety ...

Mike Andrews, Chief Executive Officer at NAPIT, considers the many initiatives looking at Building Safety Reform following the Grenfell Tragedy and how they could impact the certification of installer ...

4 January, 2021
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“Admitting you’re under pressure is the first big step” | Schneider Electric

|Date: 26 December, 2020

“Admitting you’re under pressure is the first big step” | Schneider Electric

Stewart Gregory, VP of Power Products at Schneider Electric, looks at why its important for electrical in ...

Stewart Gregory, VP of Power Products at Schneider Electric, looks at why its important for electrical industry professionals to learn how to keep their stress levels under control. While a career as ...

26 December, 2020
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Circuits without a CPC: is it best to have an extra test? | Chris Ruddock

|Date: 12 December, 2020

Circuits without a CPC: is it best to have an extra test? | Chris Ruddock

Guest columnist Chris Ruddock ponders whether electricians should consider carrying out an insulation tes ...

Guest columnist Chris Ruddock ponders whether electricians should consider carrying out an insulation test between live conductors to earth for circuits that don't incorporate a circuit protective con ...

12 December, 2020
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Will we see the evolution of the electrician? | Lesley Rudd, ESF

|Date: 6 November, 2020

Will we see the evolution of the electrician? | Lesley Rudd, ESF

In uncertain times, it pays to know what's coming over the horizon. Here, Lesley Rudd, CEO of leading UK ...

In uncertain times, it pays to know what's coming over the horizon. Here, Lesley Rudd, CEO of leading UK charity, Electrical Safety First, considers the post-pandemic landscape - and its potential to ...

6 November, 2020
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“Stay loyal to your wholesaler” | Timeguard

|Date: 4 September, 2020

“Stay loyal to your wholesaler” | Timeguard

Andy Douglas, MD at Timeguard, explains the crucial role that wholesalers have played in helping the elec ...

Andy Douglas, MD at Timeguard, explains the crucial role that wholesalers have played in helping the electrical industry to navigate the Covid-19 pandemic, and why they now deserve your future loyalty ...

4 September, 2020
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Locked down, but not out! | NLT Electrical

|Date: 24 August, 2020

Locked down, but not out! | NLT Electrical

Zoe Wheeler, MD of Tamworth-based electrical engineering firm, NLT Electrical, tells PE readers why the c ...

Zoe Wheeler, MD of Tamworth-based electrical engineering firm, NLT Electrical, tells PE readers why the company decided to put its time in 'lockdown' to positive use. Since we were founded in 2012 by ...

24 August, 2020
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