AN industry body representing people working in Scotland’s electrical sector has said there is “overwhelming industry support” for regulation of the electrical industry. Now the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) is urging more professionals to get their voices heard, which it insisted was vital to protect consumers. In a consultation that closed in November, 90% of respondents welcomed the move. Fiona Harper, SJIB secretary, said it was heartening to see such a high level of responses, with a wide cross-section of the industry taking an interest in its future. She said: “It was equally pleasing to see that the vast majority of the responses have been positive about the need for some form of regulation, and that there is overwhelming support for protection of title for the profession of electrician.
17 December, 2020 SHARE Cooperation and collaboration, greater worker welfare and a top-to-bottom revolution of the construction sector are all top of the Christmas wishlist for members of the Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum.
With a year of massive and unprecedented upheaval drawing to a close, the unique collective asked its 100-plus members to reveal their wishes for 2021.
While the pandemic undoubtedly brought numerous challenges, it also ushered in a new era of cooperation that saw the group of more than 70 organisations pull together to help Scotland’s building sector get safely back to work.
And as the Forum released a round-up of its accomplishments and achievements in 2020, many members said their biggest wish is for this teamwork and togetherness to continue.