Sharing expert opinion, ideas and insights

Our third Professionals’ Day once again saw industry decision-makers come together to learn more about topical technical matters – with plenty of discussion and questions asked

Electric heating was among the hot topics as SELECT held Professionals’ Day No3 for senior professionals from across the construction industry last month.

Associate Members Dimplex and Flexel were on hand to deliver insights into the technology as we gathered at the home of Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) on Thursday 19 September.

Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) Chief Executive Ian Rippin was also among the special guests as we hosted our third face-to-face networking event for experts from across the industry.

Architects, surveyors, specifiers and construction project managers were all among those invited to the get-together, which is designed to help professionals network, exchange ideas and receive insights into the latest electrical developments. 

First up on the day were Trevor Redmore, Colleen Grant and Scott Lackie from Dimplex, who updated delegates on the various technology available and how it ties into the Scottish Government’s Heat in Buildings Strategy.

“Architects, surveyors, specifiers and construction project managers were all among those invited to the get-together”

Ian then led a lively discussion on the range of positive changes being introduced to MCS to help installers, with plenty of interesting debate and questions afterwards.

He was followed by Craig Herriott from Flexel, who outlined the pros and cons of electric heating and discussed options for various types of housing stock. Craig was joined on stage by SELECT Vice President Darren Crockett, who discussed his own experience of installing far infrared heating on projects in the Tayside Branch area.

Representatives from East Ayrshire, Fife, North and South Lanarkshire Councils all attended the event, including Fife Council Project Manager Andy Graham, who chairs the Local Authority & Client Forum hosted by SELECT.

The day also featured exhibitions by two other Associate Members, with Aico’s Russell Virtue and Will Hamilton of Aurora Lighting both showing off their latest product innovation.

The event followed a successful get-together at the Falkirk Wheel last September, during which delegates learned about the latest developments in solar PV, battery storage and heat pumps.

Once again, we were pleased with the day and are already planning next year’s event, which we hope will have a few surprises. Watch this space!