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David Cowburn, Chief Operating Officer at NAPIT, provides an overview on the role installers are set to play in realising the Government’s Emissions Targets whilst considering what needs to be done to support them. In recent months I have met with senior politicians and department officials in a range of…

David Cowburn, Chief Operating Officer at NAPIT, reflects on the progress made by the electrical industry to enhance electrical safety standards over the past decade, including the Electrotechnical Assessment Specification (EAS), and considers the issues which remain unresolved. It doesn’t seem all that long ago, that I was sat in front of…

Chris Bielby, Chair of the Electrical Safety Roundtable shares his excitement about the upcoming Virtual Conference which will be Shining a Spotlight on Initiatives Impacting Electrical Safety in Homes and Workplaces. I have been the Chairman of the Electrical Safety Roundtable since its inception in 2012 and I can’t help…

Frank Bertie, Chairman of The National Association of Professional Inspectors and Testers, showcases the work of the Association in raising awareness of and explaining the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations to Landlords, Local Authorities and Letting Agents. Having been a part of the electrical industry…

Mike Andrews, Chief Executive of NAPIT Group, reflects on 2020 and looks ahead to what 2021 may have in store for the Construction, Repair, Maintenance and Improvement sectors. There is no doubt that 2020 will be remembered for decades. The impact of the global Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent restrictions imposed…

Mike Andrews, Chief Executive of NAPIT, examines the two consultations focussed on Electrical Safety recently published in Scotland looking at why there are two, what are they trying to achieve and outlines NAPIT’s position on the debate. In the past few months, two consultations have been published in Scotland considering…

Michael Andrews, Chief Executive Officer at NAPIT, considers the many initiatives looking at Building Safety Reform following the Grenfell Tragedy and how they could impact the certification of installers. No one can forget the tragedy which took place at Grenfell Tower in West London back in 2017. It took many…

David Cowburn, Chief Operating Officer at NAPIT, shares his views on the Green Home Grant Scheme and the challenge around installer standards. The Green Homes Grant Scheme (GHGS) is a much welcomed policy initiative which provides support to a sector which is in need of a boost, not only due…

Chairman of The National Association of Professional Inspectors and Testers and NAPIT Group’s Chief Technical Officer Frank Bertie discusses his involvement with The Electrical Safety Roundtable and their launch of the 6th Point of PPE Lock-Off Kit, Safe Isolation infographic. I have been attending The Electrical Safety Roundtable (ESR) in…

Chairman of the NAPIT Trade Association and our Chief Technical Officer Frank Bertie discusses the results from our recent COVID-19 member impact survey and addresses our member’s concerns about returning to ‘normal’ working life. NAPIT carried out two surveys in May to understand the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has…