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Rapid returns for smart electricians
Darryl Mattocks, Managing Director of Simply Automate urges electricians to take advantage of the rapid growth that is predicted in the smart control sector, over the next three years. "Home automation is an exciting new business opportunity for electricians and the NICEIC predicts that smart home technology is set to become a growth market for electrical contractors. At Simply Automate, we have seen particularly strong growth in the professional sector, where we have been encouraging the use of these systems for the past two or three years. The results are now very encouraging. The market realises that the technology is very easy to use and doesn¹t cost the earth. To put this into some kind of context, we are seeing an increase in turnover of around 60-70% since last year. This is being driven by rising consumer awareness of the equipment available and its affordability, mainly thanks to TV coverage. People are asking for smart controls more and more.... Full Article »
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NG Bailey comments on intelligent building management
The construction industry is looking at some challenging times ahead, but organisations that make business sense of growing fears for the sustainability of the environment will reap the financial rewards. We are now, more than ever, being put under political pressure – through requirements set out by the EU and UK Government legislations, such as Part L and the proposed expansion of the Emissions Trading Scheme - to improve the environmental performance of buildings and reduce carbon footprints. This pressure is putting building services providers and the rest of the construction industry in a unique position to offer innovative solutions, helping ensure clients both meet these environmental requirements, and reap the benefits that can be achieved through better efficiency in buildings. To put this in context, the UK Carbon Trust’s Enhanced Capital Allowance scheme (ECA) enables businesses to claim 100 per cent first year capital allowances on investments in energy ... Full Article »
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