CABLEtalk February 2012

In a special themed issue we take a look at the role of women in the electrical industry and ask why it is such a male-dominated sector, and what can be done to encourage more women to become electricians. After all, those who do are universally praised by their employers.

With First Minister Alex Salmond announcing details of the independence referendum, David Wright looks at how the political situation might play out between now and autumn 2014.

Fife Council won the 2011 SELECT Award for Best Use of Training, for its apprentice training programme, and a policy of recruiting displaced apprentices. Kevin Scott paid them a visit to find out the details.

After coming close to the edge, Coughtrie Lighting was pulled back by M2H Ltd and the company has big plans for one of Glasgow’s oldest lighting companies.

With energy costs growing and consumers and businesses alike looking at ways to lower costs, lighting control systems can play an important part, as we discover in this month’s issue.