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 …
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 …
Paddle for Fitz When lockdown lifts, Jon and a team of friends and family will be taking part in an impressive 347km paddle challenge in memory of his brother, Lee Fitzgerald, or “Fitz”. They hope to raise crucial funds in Lee’s name, which will help support families who have suffered a similar loss of …
We are delighted to receive from the HEA, permission to use the prestigious Gold Logo for competence on the HERS system. Electrical Testing were one of 11 companies out of 397 to receive permission to use the logo, which is a feat indeed given the number of HERS operatives that we have. Simon Hobbs, managing …
As requested by a number of clients, our next webinar covers BSEN40 designs. James Hill, Sales Director is joined by David Lodge our design consultant to explain the purpose and requirements around EN40 designs. This webinar will be especially useful for those persons responsible for festive lighting, summer baskets or column attachments such as signs, …
2020 – The silver lining…. The end of 2019 was to herald an exciting future for Electrical Testing in 2020. There were many things to look forward to and the year started as it had ended, with the company looking forward. A bigger and brighter future was promised. I won’t dwell on Covid-19, but suffice …
