ECA Report Looks At Electrical Future

A review of key issues affecting the future of electrical contracting has been published by the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA), NICEIC and ELECSA.

‘2021 Vision – the 2016-17 Review’ is an update to the ‘2021 Vision’ report, produced by the ECA and NICEIC back in 2011. The latest review considers 30 key issues and predictions made five years ago.

In addition to reflecting on the current status of the many predictions and issues, the review also highlights some major developments since 2011, notably the UK’s Brexit decision, digitisation of industry processes, including (BIM), and the increasing role of ‘Very big data’.

ECA CEO Steve Bratt commented: “In addition to policy and commercial factors, the industry is highly technology driven, and there is an increasing array of opportunities for electrical and diversified specialist contractors. Whether we are considering policy or technology, the next five years promise to be very interesting indeed, and we look forward to working together to help shape the future of our industry.”