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Electrical training alliance launches in South Yorkshire
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Electrical training alliance launches in South Yorkshire

Key educational institutions and electrotechnical businesses came together today for the inaugural meeting...

Emergency lighting the way to an ECA fireside chat video series
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Emergency lighting the way to an ECA fireside chat video...

ECA (Electrical Contractors’ Association) has unpacked and dissected the recent updates to the emergency...

North East alliance seeks to drive positive change in regional electrical skills
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North East alliance seeks to drive positive change in...

An alliance of electrical businesses, training providers and the local authority within the North East of...

ECA employer essentials guidance notes available to prepare for April Employment Rights Act changes
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ECA employer essentials guidance notes available to...

ECA’s (Electrical Contractors' Association) Employee Relations team is producing a series of guidance notes in...

Electrical skills gap deepens as apprenticeship starts fall despite surging demand
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Electrical skills gap deepens as apprenticeship starts...

New analysis from ECA shows the electrical skills gap is growing nationwide, with a 5.5% drop in electrical...

IET & BSI publish Amendment 4 (2026) to BS 7671:2018 (IET Wiring Regulations)
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IET & BSI publish Amendment 4 (2026) to BS 7671:2018 (IET...

ECA (Electrical Contractors’ Association) welcomes the announcement that the IET (Institution of Engineering...

ECA: championing a fairer, safer electrotechnical industry
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ECA: championing a fairer, safer electrotechnical industry

Since 1901, ECA has been at the forefront of progress in the electrotechnical and engineering services...

ECA influences electrical safety guidance launched across the UK
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ECA influences electrical safety guidance launched across...

ECA Members (Electrical Contractors’ Association) have been instrumental in new guidance that has been...

ECA’s regional network: local support that drives success
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ECA’s regional network: local support that drives success

ECA membership connects you to a powerful regional support network designed to help your business thrive.

ECA’s exciting new offering for its Members – The Growth Hub
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ECA’s exciting new offering for its Members – The Growth Hub

Running or growing an electrical contracting business comes with challenges but ECA’s Growth Hub helps Members...

New alternative entry test for EWA
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New alternative entry test for EWA

The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership (TESP) has confirmed the availability of a new knowledge test that...

Save more, achieve more with ECA membership
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Save more, achieve more with ECA membership

Looking to grow your business, stay compliant, and cut costs? ECA membership offers a powerful package of...

ECA Member becomes Government partner’s net zero champion for construction sector
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ECA Member becomes Government partner’s net zero champion...

Chris Jenkins, Design & Innovation Director at ECA (Electrical Contractors’ Association) Member business,...

UK’s clean energy future promises golden opportunities for ECA members
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UK’s clean energy future promises golden opportunities for...

The evolving landscape under the Government’s Clean Power 2030 Plan promises a golden era for ECA...

Boost your business with ECA membership
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Boost your business with ECA membership

Unlock practical support that helps your business thrive with ECA.

ECA welcomes government grant extension for electric vans and trucks
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ECA welcomes government grant extension for electric vans...

ECA (Electrical Contractors’ Association) welcomes the extension of the Government’s plug-in van and truck...

ECA calls for Government to ensure accountability and action on online marketplaces for product safety
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ECA calls for Government to ensure accountability and action...

ECA (Electrical Contractors’ Association) is a signatory in an open letter to Government asking for more...

A Blueprint for Electrification
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A Blueprint for Electrification

Electrification of the UK is the backbone of economic growth, it underpins success in every sector. The recent...

Build business resilience, grow your business and get specified with ECA
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Build business resilience, grow your business and get...

As an ECA Member, you would have access to a range of FREE tools designed to support competence and...

ECA is the UK's leading membership body for electrical contractors, we help businesses prepare for whatever's next
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ECA is the UK's leading membership body for electrical...

Become an ECA Member and unlock the tools you need to win contracts, grow stronger and get your voice heard.

Win a Sonos One Speaker courtesy of ECA
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Win a Sonos One Speaker courtesy of ECA

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Live webinar: Hazardous Areas Awareness for electrical contractors
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Live webinar: Hazardous Areas Awareness for electrical...

Electrical contractors often find themselves working in potentially explosive or hazardous areas, often...

Advent calendar: Day 18 – win with ECA
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Advent calendar: Day 18 – win with ECA

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Low voltage switchgear selection: key considerations
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Low voltage switchgear selection: key considerations

With the second amendment of the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671:2018) around the corner, ECA...