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02/11/2026

Prominent Scottish MP Elaine Stewart MP has become the latest high-profile politician to publicly endorse SELECT’s campaign for regulation of the electrical industry. Read more on the link in the comments.

30/10/2026

That's a wrap on our Autumn Branch Updates!

Our final Autumn Branch Update took place last night at Glasgow Clyde College, bringing SELECT Members from Glasgow and the West of Scotland Branch together, to discuss the latest industry news and developments.

A huge thank you to Garry Cowan for delivering an informative presentation on ecostrad and sharing his industry knowledge with attendees.

Congratulations to Thomas McEleney from B C T Electrical & Communications Ltd, who was the lucky winner of our Doble-Megger prize draw! 🎉

Finally, a big thank you to all SELECT Members and Associates who attended and contributed to this year's Branch Updates. Your continued support and engagement are greatly appreciated.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back when the Branch Updates return in Spring 2027!

29/10/2026

Last night’s penultimate Autumn Branch Update took place at Inverness College, bringing members together for some great conversations and discussions about what’s happening across the local area.

We were delighted to hear another excellent presentation from Garry Cowan on ecostrad, and to welcome Praj Kanadia from our Associate Member Simpro, who joined us for the evening’s discussions.

👏 Congratulations to Derek Forsyth of Derek Forsyth Electrical, who was the lucky winner of our Doble-Megger prize draw!

Our final Branch Update meeting will take place at Glasgow Clyde College, where we look forward to welcoming members from the Glasgow & West of Scotland Branch.

28/10/2026

SELECT has been honoured with a special award from the ECA - Excellence in Electrotechnical and Engineering Services as part of the organisation’s landmark 125th anniversary celebrations. Read more on the link in the comments.

27/10/2026

SELECT’s partner in the new Powering Potential initiative has warned that the electrotechnical sector needs to attract more young people into apprenticeships if the industry is to achieve its rich growth potential. Read more in the link in the comments.

27/10/2026

We’ve had a great response to our Parliamentary petition calling for regulation of the electrical industry – have you signed YOUR name yet?
🔗 Link to sign is in the comments section below and please share to your network.

26/10/2026

SELECT has received a generous donation of premium screwdrivers and pliers from new Associate Member Milwaukee Tool UK, for use on our training courses and during technical inspections.

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SELECT has received a generous donation from market-leader Milwaukee Tool, who handed over a selection of premium screwdrivers and pliers.

23/10/2026

SELECT HQ was the venue for autumn Branch Update no6 last night as the Edinburgh & South East of Scotland Branch gathered at The Walled Garden for an evening of discussion.

Garry Cowan from ecostrad once again delivered the technical presentation on smart electric heating, before updates from SELECT and SECTT were followed by an open debate among Members.

Former Branch Chair Keith Groom of AKD.NET also scooped the Doble-Megger prize draw goodies, which were handed over by Branch Vice Chair Alasdair Noble.

The final two Updates take place next Wednesday and Thursday in Inverness and Glasgow respectively, where new Associate Member Simpro will be among our special guests.

22/10/2026

SELECT has been saddened to hear of the passing of Past President and association stalwart Ricky Wilson. Friends and former colleagues have paid tribute to the former Chair of our Aberdeen & North East of Scotland Branch, who was President from 1995 to 1997.

> Read the full tribute here: https://bit.ly/ricky-select

21/10/2026

Great to see a full house at Dundee & Angus College last night as Members of our Tayside Branch gathered for their autumn update.

Once again, Garry Cowan from ecostrad delivered an engaging presentation on smart electric heating, before an apprentice insight from SECTT and plenty of discussion about industry issues.

It was also beginner's luck for new Member Jordan Harrison of Harrison Electrical (Angus) Ltd, who scooped the Doble-Megger prize draw goodies at his very first Branch Update!

Tomorrow we're at The Walled Garden for the Edinburgh & South East of Scotland Branch meeting, with the final get-togethers in Inverness and Glasgow next week, where we'll also be joined by Simpro.