Two of Scotland’s leading electrical bodies have warned that training must remain on a national level as they call for a ‘one nation’ approach to ensure skills, standards and safety remain consistent across the United Kingdom. Localised training has been suggested as a ‘quick fix’ for teaching would-be electricians new skills, but SELECT and the Scottish Joint Industry…
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Alan Wilson, managing director of Scotland’s largest construction trade association SELECT, has told a radio audience that training and apprenticeships are key to electrical safety.Speaking as a guest on the popular, Building Ideas Show with Mark Millar on Fix Radio, Wilson said young people gain a thorough and rigorous grounding in quality and site safety via industry-recognised apprenticeships.…
Paul McLennan, Scottish Government’s Minister for Housing, has referred to climate change as the “defining issue of our time” at the second Green Home Festival which is part of the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) was the keynote speaker at the launch of the five-day renewables jamboree in central Edinburgh organised by the Construction Industry…
Scotland’s second Green Home Festival is set to be launched by Scottish Government Minister Paul McLennan, who has agreed to kick off the week-long series of shows delivering practical assistance and advice to help Scotland become a net zero nation. The Housing Minister will be the keynote speaker at the first session of the five-day renewables jamboree, whichis…
The organisers of this year’s Green Home Festival are urging homeowners and the construction industry to “be brave” when embracing innovation. Scotland’s second renewables jamboree will kick off in less than two weeks, delivering 11 free shows on low-carbon living as part of the official Edinburgh Festival Fringe. And organisers the Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV) say its event on the potential…
Schneider Electric, Robus and CompEx have become Associate Members of SELECT, Scotland’s largest construction trade association. The three organisations join 25 existing Associate Members who work with SELECT to share the latest ideas and in-depth knowledge to the advantage of the wider construction community. Iain Mason, Director of Membership and Communications at SELECT, says: “We…
Television presenter and award-winning designer Anna Campbell-Jones will be the star guest at this year’s Green Home Festival which is part of the official Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The co-host and judge of hit BBC show, Scotland’s Home of the Year, has been announced as be a key speaker at the week-long event which is now in its second year and is…
Scotland’s leading electrical bodies are celebrating after securing additional funding for apprentices and adult trainees. The Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT), Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB), Unite the Union and campaigning trade association SELECT had been lobbying for additional places after initial fears that there would be a shortfall in funding for new learners signing up for 2023-4. However, it…
Campaigning electrical body SELECT has confirmed global electrical brand Luceco Group as headline sponsor of its annual President’s Cup golf day. “This year’s President’s Cup will be bigger than ever, with an extended field. We hope everyone involved has a great day out at the and that lasting relationships are formed which will be not…
Construction trades association SELECT is hailing a new Bill which has been presented to the Scottish Parliament by Conservative Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) Jamie Halcro Johnston to regulate the use of professional titles within the electrical industry. If successful, the Private Member’s bill will protect Scotland from poor and potentially dangerous electrical work…
SELECT, Scotland’s largest construction trade body has been shortlisted as a finalist in three categories of the Association Excellence Awards which salute the vital work trade associations undertake on behalf of their members. The first nomination for Best Membership Support Since Covid-19recognising the organisation’s on-going response to the Covid-19 pandemic, which has included offering members…