The Holistic Approach to Asset Classification: Simon Hobbs, managing director of Electrical Testing goes “Beneath the Surface“. In the realm of infrastructure management, particularly when dealing with structural assets like lighting columns or utility poles, the term “asset classification” is frequently used. While it may be tempting to focus on a single defect or issue, …
Electrical Testing’s ETL Training division, have been awarded the Training Provider of the Year award by Bouygues Energies & Services at their Annual Apprentice Awards Ceremony in London. The award was received by Sarah Reynolds, Training Centre Manager and Ian Ellis, Apprenticeship Coordinator. Bouygues, who have over 21 thousand employees across 5 continents, selected Electrical …
The street lighting industry plays a crucial role in public safety by providing illumination for pedestrians and vehicles on public roads. However, traditional street lighting systems have several limitations, including high energy consumption, maintenance costs, and limited control options. With the rise of technology, particularly machine learning, the street lighting industry is experiencing a shift …
Capitalising on Big Data to Revolutionise the Highway Electrical Industry Big data is transforming the way cities operate and improve their infrastructure, and street lighting is one of the areas that can greatly benefit from this technology. Big data refers to the large and complex data sets generated from various sources that cannot be processed …
The Highway Electrical Apprenticeship programme is designed by Employers from within the sector and developed in conjunction with the Highway Electrical Association and Lantra Awards – it is a great opportunity for students and companies alike, to have access to programmes providing students with the hands-on training and experience they need, to succeed in the …
With the dark wintery nights now upon us, the residents of Gt Horkesley Parish in Colchester, can see a little better this winter thanks to new LED lighting provided and installed by Electrical Testing. Earlier this year, Gt Horkesley Parish Council approached Electrical Testing, a subcontractor to Essex Highways, regarding their lighting stock which was …
Electrical Testing’s commitment to further the skills and quality of their workforce is yet again highlighted through their latest award. As an approved provider for Energy & Utility Skills. (EUS) Energy and Utility Skills help employers in the energy and utilities sector attract, develop and maintain a sustainable, skilled workforce through specialist services. Since the …
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Henry Ford, of the Ford motor company once said, “The only thing worse than training your employees and having them leave is not training them and having them stay”. These words ring true for our Operations Director Ben Humphrys. “We work in a specialist industry and over recent years it was apparent that the industry …
by Simon Hobbs Amendment 2 of the IET Wiring Regulations, BS7671:2018 was released on 28th March 2022. A replacement for amendment number 1 (issued on 1st February 2020) and is arguably the first major update of this national standard since its release in 2018. The Regulations apply to the design, erection and verification of electrical installations, also …
With the march to net zero gathering pace and the ban on diesel and petrol cars looming large in 2030, the growth of electric vehicles will continue to become a headline in the coming years. September saw the sale of EV vehicles outstrip diesel cars for the first time. While there are currently no EV’s …
