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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…

NAPIT Group Chief Executive, Mike Andrews, outlines the Regulations for mandatory electrical safety checks in the Private Rented Sector coming in to force on 1st July 2020, and explains the Guidance for Landlords amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. NAPIT have spent many years campaigning to improve electrical safety standards in the…

NAPIT Group Chief Executive, Mike Andrews, looks back at the efforts this year from Team NAPIT and reflects on the assortment of charity events that the company have been involved in throughout the year 2019 has been a significant year for NAPIT, the acquisition of Stroma has presented staff with…

NAPIT Group Chief Executive Mike Andrews, discusses the recent acquisition of Stroma Installer Certification, and why 2019 has shaped up to be an extremely momentous year for the NAPIT team and all our members.  Over the last couple of months our announcement of the acquisition of Stroma Installer Certification has…

Chairman of the NAPIT Trade Association and our Chief Technical Officer Frank Bertie discusses the benefits of becoming an EV installer and how training in this upcoming field could have a positive impact on the future and your business.  Plug-in electric vehicles (also known as EVs) are practical and effective;…