Hi Guys
Could you give your views on bogus companies falsifying the NICEIC logo
whilst working in London recently I noted many companies displaying the NICEIC Logo but were not registered contractors, IN FACT they used approved contractors and think it ok to display the logo ON THEIR BEHALF...
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I have been contacted by pheonix about becoming an approved contractor? Has anybody heard anything about them because I think it is a scam?
Thxs
Sparklet
Hi folks Im work for my local council and as we don't do a wide variety of work such as conduits, etc they send me down the contractors they use sometimes for some experience to help build up my portfolio for my nvq, its a smallish newish company around employ around 20 people and been around...
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A study by the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) confirms that late payment for subcontractors is endemic across the sector, as main contractors fail to pass on prompt payment terms from clients.
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Hey Everyone
I run a company with around 4 sub-contractors (all self employed individually) that do alot of work for us. We provide a van, fuel, parking, the majority of the plant and all materials. So basically they provide the labour.
Most of our work is in London and the surrounding areas...
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Anyone else had email from niceic about not going on napits register? Apparently napit just want your details for marketing reasons.....lol, it's getting like a school playground with these scams.
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Hey all, got a bit of a situation on my hands here, and would really appreciate any help. First I'll explain the situation.
I left the company I was working for to do my own work about a month and a half ago. I was working with them on a self employed basis, they deducted 20% through CIS and...
The Electrical Safety Council (ESC) and Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) have announced the launch of the Electrical Safety Register – a joint venture between the two organisations that will serve as a one-stop-shop for anyone looking for the services of a competent electrical...
Here's some info about the IR35 tax legislation rules which can affect self employed subbies and whether they are deemed to be inside or outside of the ruling:
In recent years the electrical industry has seen an increase in freelance workers or 'subbies'. It's an easier way for the companies to...
Hi, does anybody know of any main contractors that i could introduce my company to in order to get on their tender lists?
We are a NIC EIC approved contractor from Southampton speciallising in shopfitting installs, geograpics is not an issue as i have sub-contractors that i use all over the uk...
Hi guys,
First post and wondering if you experts can help a tricky problem?
Been having my 3 bed semi fully rewired as part of a renovation and my sparky (recommended by a friend who had him do their house - as he was neat fast and tidy and relatively inexpensive) has let me down before he...
The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) warns that poor interpretation of HSE guidance on Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) could result in a drop in electrical safety standards in the workplace. Misinterpretation of the new guidelines could lead some businesses to underestimate the risk of...
Hi all,
Ive been given an oppurtunity to meet a company that does all sorts of building works, from schools to local authority and businesses...
Ive never had to deal with anyone like this in the past so i feel like a little fish swimming upto a big fish
The thing i would like to know is...
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NICEIC is asking government to listen to its registered contractors over proposed changes to Part P of the Building Regulations.
A comprehensive survey was sent out to NICEIC registered contractors and 1,500 surveys were completed and returned.
Find out how the contractors surveyed view...
Hello All,
I work for a small group who have a few properties scattered around the country, and need some info about testing, checking etc ---- If we carry out some electrical work on the houses and the work is completed by an NICEIC approved contractor do we have to get the work tested by a...
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