January 2011
Mark Mfikoe is the newly elected president of the ECA (SA).
ECA hopeful for a healthy economy in 2011
Chris Greager, National Director : Operations, ECA (SA) says that 2010 has been described by contractors as "the worst year they can ever remember".
"I am hopeful that this recession will soon be over and that work will once again be abundant and members will be able to quote realistic prices for the work they do," he says, adding, "this, of course, can only happen in a healthy economy."
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Personality of the Month Paul van As, the LV divisional manager for Surge Technology, has been in the surge and lignning protection industry for the past 24 years. He is the present chairman of the SABS and IEC SC 37 A & B committee (Surge Protection Standards, South Africa). Columns In Terry Mackenzie Hoy's column, ‘Working Knowledge' he gives some sound advice to contractors on how to improve their figures in the new year.
In his column, Mark Palmer of the Gauteng Electrical Inspection Authority, discusses the causes for misinterpretations of SANS 10142-1.
Nick du Plessis, the managing director of P and T Technology, is a new columnist for Sparks who is going to write about training and development. In his debut column he discusses helping young apprentices with sound mentorship.
Another new columnist, Hannes Baard, is going to examine ‘the green book’ and help readers demystify SANS 10142. Contractor's Corner This section of Sparks covers new products and industry news such as news from Actom's training centre which is primarily responsible for training electrical and mechanical apprentices for the benefit of companies within the group. Cables and cable accessories This popular feature covers a locally designed device that prevents cable theft, cable locators, clamps, and a specialist utility detection and mapping facility. Earthing, lightning and surge protection This feature includes articles on surge arrestors, portable earthing and short circuiting equipment, amongst others. Buyer's Guide The Buyer's Guide lists manufacturers and distributors of earthing, lightning and surge protection from motor protection to mains protection. Lighting This feature is packed with interesting articles on lighting, lighting trends and news from the lighting industry. LED lighting features prominently. Beka highlights their turnkey project at King Shaka International Airport and Radiant Lighting discuss their lighting solutions for the new Oubaai Hyatt Regency golf resort.
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