In addition to expert technical advice and guidance, we also offer a comprehensive range of services to support your business and help it grow, including:
Commercial, contracts and legal services:
- Online and over-the-phone advice on loan labour agreements, tender pre-qualification, conditions of contract, payment issues and CDM Regulations.
- Discounted adjudication service, with substantially lower fees than a commercial service.
- Consultant referral service, giving you access to professionals who can advise, compile and negotiate claims and help you prepare for adjudication or submit a contractual claim.
- Online access to Down to Earth, a ‘survival guide’ for contractors trading in difficult times, covering topics such as tendering, running contracts, surveying and contract management.
- ECA Debt Recovery Service offering discounted advice on issuing proceedings, the court process, judgement and enforcement, as well as a free ‘Letter before Action’.
- ECA Credit Rating Facility giving discounted access to Experian Business Information reports to help you establish your customers’ ability to pay.
- Access to a standard contract - the Articles of Loan Labour Agreement - for Registered Members who sometimes lend or borrow labour from other members.
- Mediation service for resolving disputes between other members, with substantially lower fees than a commercial service.
- Competitive rates for Contractual Dispute Legal Costs Cover with specialist provider LIF Ltd.
- Free management systems advice from Ottaway & Associates Ltd, management consultants specialising in the construction and building services industry.
Employee relations services:
- Advice and guidance on negotiating new and existing collective agreements.
- Online and over-the-phone employment advice on recruitment, disciplinary matters, employment law and industrial relations issues.
- Specialist advice and representation in employment tribunal matters via an agreement between the ECA and the Employment Law department of the Engineering Employers’ Federation (EEF).
- Specialist advice on the National Agreement and free representation for Registered Members involved in JIB disciplinary and grievance procedures.
- Online access to the Employment Guide, an industry-leading reference manual covering all aspects of employment law.
Environment and health & safety services:
- Online and over-the-phone advice on environmental issues, including waste disposal regulations and updates on energy efficiency and renewable technologies best practice.
- Free HASCOM helpline offering specialist health and safety advice on legislation, reducing risks and meeting industry requirements.
Discounted publications:
- Full range of ECA, IET and BSI discounted publications.
Events
- Wide range of events and seminars, including regional events, the ECA Annual Dinner and the overseas Electrical Industry Conference.
Find out more about joining the ECA here.
If you are ready to apply for Registered Membership or would like more information, fill in our online enquiry form or contact your local Regional Manager.
