<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Electrical Contracting News: Breaking News]]></title><link>http://www.electricalcontractingnews.co.uk</link><description><![CDATA[Breaking News RSS feed from Electrical Contracting News]]></description><language>en-gb</language><lastBuildDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:04:38 GMT</lastBuildDate><ttl>1440</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Alliance Learning gives employers £2,500 for apprentice boost]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.electricalcontractingnews.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=1636]]></link><description><![CDATA[Alliance Learning is pledging its support for the government's recent 'Golden Hello' scheme in order to improve employment rates amongst local youngsters. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.electricalcontractingnews.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=1636]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chloride completes AES acquisition]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.electricalcontractingnews.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=1637]]></link><description><![CDATA[Chloride has completed the acquisition of Alternative Engineering Systems (AES), a provider of generator services and supplier of generators in the Republic of Ireland.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.electricalcontractingnews.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=1637]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Construction industry recovery hampered by bad weather]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.electricalcontractingnews.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=1640]]></link><description><![CDATA[Bad weather in December forced construction project starts to be postponed, with snow forcing further delays and making for a difficult start to 2010. The Glenigan Index recorded a nine per cent year on year decline in December, making it the poorest month for construction project starts in recent years. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.electricalcontractingnews.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=1640]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EAL calls for a more joined up approach to apprenticeships]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.electricalcontractingnews.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=1645]]></link><description><![CDATA[EMTA Awards (EAL) has called on the government to adopt a more joined up approach to apprenticeships. This move follows the proliferation of new ideas and incentives that have been introduced over the last year.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.electricalcontractingnews.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=1645]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Electrical magazines team up to help EEIBA]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.electricalcontractingnews.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=1646]]></link><description><![CDATA[We may be sworn rivals when it comes to the world of publishing, but the editors of some of the leading titles in the electrical trade press have decided to put their differences to one side in 2010 to raise money for electrical industry charity, the EEIBA.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.electricalcontractingnews.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=1646]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GreenBrook achieves ISO9001:2008 accreditation]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.electricalcontractingnews.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=1642]]></link><description><![CDATA[GreenBrook has become one of the first companies in the electrical industry to achieve the new ISO9001:2008 accreditation for quality management systems.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.electricalcontractingnews.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=1642]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intelli Heat calls for electric heating systems scrappage scheme]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.electricalcontractingnews.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=1643]]></link><description><![CDATA[Intelli Heat has welcomed the government's newly launched Boiler Scrappage Scheme – and called for a similar programme to be introduced for inefficient electric heating products.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.electricalcontractingnews.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=1643]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RS becomes ABB strategic partner]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.electricalcontractingnews.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=1638]]></link><description><![CDATA[RS Components has signed a new global agreement with ABB. Under the new agreement, RS will become a strategic partner for ABB, with a central role in the new product introduction process. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.electricalcontractingnews.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=1638]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Students design sustainable solutions for light bulb recycling]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.electricalcontractingnews.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=1644]]></link><description><![CDATA[Five students studying Design at The Open University have been awarded prizes in a competition launched by Recolight aimed at finding a sustainable solution to the challenge of collecting low energy light bulbs from consumers for recycling.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.electricalcontractingnews.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=1644]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Lighting Association and WEEE Lite join forces to provide The LA Compliance Scheme]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.electricalcontractingnews.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=1639]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Lighting Association has joined forces with WEEE Lite to offer a comprehensive solution that will help, not only LA members, but the whole of the lighting industry to meet its environmental responsibilities &#8722; The LA Compliance Scheme. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.electricalcontractingnews.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=1639]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPSL warns of future power outages]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.electricalcontractingnews.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=1641]]></link><description><![CDATA[The cold winter months have seen several conflicting reports about the UK's future electricity generation capacity come to light, with government and related agencies trying to maintain confidence whilst delivering a realistic outlook for the coming years. However, according to Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPSL), things are likely to get much worse before they get better.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.electricalcontractingnews.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=1641]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Balfour Beatty launches 2020 sustainability vision and roadmap]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.electricalcontractingnews.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=1570]]></link><description><![CDATA[Balfour Beatty has launched its 2020 sustainability vision and roadmap.
Central to the 2020 vision is Balfour Beatty's role in helping align the interests of profitable markets, with the needs of healthy communities and living within environmental limits. This is about leadership, embedding sustainability into everything we do and helping our customers exceed their sustainability goals.  ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.electricalcontractingnews.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=1570]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BEAMA welcomes government's smart challenge]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.electricalcontractingnews.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=1563]]></link><description><![CDATA[BEAMA has welcomed the two documents  – Towards a Smarter Future and Smarter Grids: The Opportunity – outlining the government's plans on the details for the phased approach to installing smart metering in all UK homes, and the future developments for smart grids and smart housing.  ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.electricalcontractingnews.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=1563]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cold comfort for construction as sector recession continues]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.electricalcontractingnews.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=1569]]></link><description><![CDATA[It has never been more critical for the government to recognise the value of the British construction industry and how it can be deployed to re-energise the UK economy – says the Get Britain Building (GBB) campaign – as the latest research published by the Construction Trade Survey (CTS) reveals the recession in the sector showing no signs of abating. The CTS survey is reinforced by December figures from the Construction Purchasing Managers' Index (CPMI).]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.electricalcontractingnews.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=1569]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cost of running a contracting business set to rise sharply ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.electricalcontractingnews.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=1568]]></link><description><![CDATA[Small business contractors have been warned to keep a tight rein on cash flow in the New Year as the cost of running a small business is set to rise sharply on the back of rising commodity prices, according to the latest findings from the Business Inflation Guide (BIG) from More TH>N Business.  ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.electricalcontractingnews.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=1568]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EAL hosts debate on solutions for skills sector issues]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.electricalcontractingnews.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=1564]]></link><description><![CDATA[EAL recently hosted the Skills for Economic Success round table in London. Attended by Conservative MP, John Hayes, as well as employers from large industry players such as Airbus UK and CMB, employer bodies and sector skills council representatives, the debate focused on how interested parties can work together to ensure the UK has a skills system which is fit for purpose.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.electricalcontractingnews.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=1564]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EIC goes from strength to strength]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.electricalcontractingnews.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=1567]]></link><description><![CDATA[EIC is set to boost its facilities management (FM) offering with the opening of a new Eastern regional headquarters. The new office will specialise in the provision of engineered facilities management services to a range of new and existing clients for the delivery of both hard and soft services, to compliment EIC's existing mechanical and electrical design and installation expertise.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.electricalcontractingnews.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=1567]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Electrical faults high on list of landlord transgressions]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.electricalcontractingnews.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=1574]]></link><description><![CDATA[With an increase in the media headlines reporting on electrical safety transgressions, landlords are being warned to take the necessary precautions to ensure the safety of their tenants.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.electricalcontractingnews.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=1574]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get Britain Building rues missed opportunity on VAT]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.electricalcontractingnews.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=1572]]></link><description><![CDATA[The chancellor has missed a golden opportunity to offer the UK construction industry a much needed end of year boost with his refusal not to change VAT on residential refurbishment – says the Get Britain Building (GBB) campaign – following the Pre Budget Report.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.electricalcontractingnews.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=1572]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green credentials signal change for Hirst & Danson as it becomes Ameon]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.electricalcontractingnews.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=1566]]></link><description><![CDATA[After 14 years in business, one of the north west's leading construction services companies has adopted a new brand and corporate identity as it seeks to underline its growing expertise in the field of renewable technology.  ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.electricalcontractingnews.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=1566]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NAPIT freezes prices again for 2010]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.electricalcontractingnews.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=1565]]></link><description><![CDATA[NAPIT has announced that it is holding its membership joining fees at the same rates for another year.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.electricalcontractingnews.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=1565]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philips Controls UK welcomes Dynalite to the team]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.electricalcontractingnews.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=1573]]></link><description><![CDATA[Following acquisition by Royal Philips Electronics in March 2009, the UK division of Philips Dynalite will join forces with the Philips UK lighting controls team in January 2010. To be headed up by Rob Mitchell, general manager Philips UK Lighting Controls, the new combined team will deliver a powerful portfolio of lighting control and automation solutions to the UK market, leveraging the respective strengths of both well known brands.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.electricalcontractingnews.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=1573]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Siemens urges energy distributors to take more active role in smart meter roll out]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.electricalcontractingnews.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=1571]]></link><description><![CDATA[Siemens Energy has welcomed the government's plans for the national roll out of smart meters but insists that energy distribution companies need to play an active role if the Department of Energy and Climate Change is to meet its ambitious targets.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.electricalcontractingnews.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=1571]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SummitSkills welcomes government's investment in skills for economic growth]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.electricalcontractingnews.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=1562]]></link><description><![CDATA[SummitSkills, the Sector Skills Council for Building Services Engineering (BSE), has welcomed the government's announcement which set out the pathway for three-quarters of young people to go to university or earn an advanced technical qualification, such as a high level apprenticeship.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.electricalcontractingnews.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=1562]]></guid></item></channel></rss>