ECA - Electrical Contractors' Association

Powering up skills in Greater Manchester 📈 We are proud to share the news of a major new campaign designed to supercharge upskilling, the Existing Workers Campaign, launched by an alliance led by ECA. Read more: eca.co.uk/news/2026/mar/…

FSA is exhibiting at the @FireSafetyEvent next month! Visit us to explore how ECA can support your growth and resilience, help get you specified and get your voice heard. Book your free place: eca.co.uk/events/2026/fi…

When ECA became incorporated in 1904, it gained a legal identity, which boosted its credibility and made it easier to represent its Members. Take a look back in time at ECA's history: eca.co.uk/events/eca-125… #ECA125

Register for Building Safety Regulator #webinar on Managing Competence in the Built Environment, on Monday 23 March, 10.30am-12pm eca.co.uk/news/2026/mar/…. @H_S_E

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax starts on 6 April. Sign up today if you're a sole trader with turnover above £50,000. Read more here: loom.ly/YopcVvI. #MakingTaxDigital #HMRC

#ECA welcomes @TESP_Skills research findings into how businesses calculate charge-out rates for their #apprentices’ work eca.co.uk/news/2026/mar/… #skills #apprenticeships #electrotechnical

As ECA marks 125 years and #InternationalWomensDay approaches, we recognise pioneers like Caroline Haslett, who founded the Electrical Association for Women in 1924, championing skills, leadership and opportunity. #ECA125

⚡ A big thank you to our marketing partners for this year’s Electrical Installation Live event: @BEAMAUK, @CIBSE, @ECALive and @officialNICEIC. 💡Tickets are limited so make sure you secure your spot: electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/seminar We look forward to seeing you in April!

🔒 When it comes to safety, quality, and competence, ECA Members have set the standard in electrification for 125 years. ✅ Looking for proven quality and peace of mind? Choose a trusted ECA Member for your next project: eca.co.uk/find-a-member #ECA125

Do you know what electrical apprenticeship provision looks like in your region? The @ECALive's Electrical Skills Index, using JTL data, shows the gap between apprenticeships and classroom courses. Government should focus resource to training that results in a job #Apprenticeships

Changes to Bereaved Partner's Paternity Leave under the Employment Rights Act 2025 will come into effect on 6 April 2026. ECA has developed new guidance to support employers with how to prepare. Read more and download the guidance here: eca.co.uk/news/2026/feb/…

W.R. Rawlings, ECA's first President, championed unity, cooperation and structured skills development — laying the foundation for today’s apprenticeship pathways. Apprenticeships remain at the heart of our industry. Look back at ECA's history 👉 eca.co.uk/events/eca-125… #ECA125

Yesterday, ECA was in South Yorkshire launching its Electrotechnical Training and Careers Alliance, which brought together key institutions alongside Members to review the challenges facing the sector in the region. 🔗 eca.co.uk/news/2026/feb/…

North East alliance seeks to drive positive change in regional electrical skills. Find out more ➡️ a1lightingmagazine.com/company-news/n… #lighting #lightingnews #electrical #skills #challenges

Electrical skills gap deepens as apprenticeship starts fall despite rising demand Find out more here - bit.ly/3MfLHsq @ECALive #ElectricalSkillsIndex #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #electricalapprenticeship #electricalcareers

Yesterday we kicked off National Apprenticeship Week with the launch of the North East Electrotechnical Training and Careers Alliance. 🔗 eca.co.uk/news/2026/feb/… #NAW26

This week, our Public Affairs Lead for Wales, Will Wright, joined an event at the Senedd, sponsored by @cefincampbell MS, highlighting the skills and people needed to improve Welsh homes. 🏡⚡ Thanks to @ECAlive for supporting us at the event. #WelshHomes #ElectricalIndustry

#ECA featured in @Daily_Express on Sunday today highlighting the risk of UK "electrical deserts" driven by an ageing workforce and skill shortages express.co.uk/news/politics/… #skills #electrical #electrotechnical

⚡ From smart technologies to AI‑driven solutions, the future is electric. For 125 years, ECA Members have been leading the evolution of the UK’s built environment — and today, they’re shaping what comes next. 👉 Learn more eca.co.uk/125 #ECA125

ECA’s Employee Relations team is publishing a series of guidance notes ahead of April, when key changes introduced by the Employment Rights Act come into effect. Find out more and download the latest guides: eca.co.uk/news/2026/feb/…