The Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA) is a UK trade association that represents electrical businesses. It offers membership to companies that achieve high industry certifications. As a member, businesses receive benefits like health and safety support, networking opportunities, and technical advice. The ECA also lobbies the government on behalf of members and offers associate membership to related organizations.

1. Shaping our industry
Enabling business growth
Getting you specified
Your Industry Trade Association
Offering membership to businesses achieving the highest industry standards and certifications
in all aspects of electrical and electrotechnical design, installation, testing, maintenance
and monitoring.

2. Commercial
and Industrial
Installations
Domestic
Installations
Fire, Emergency
& Security
Systems
Structured
Data Cabling
Building
Controls / BMS
High Voltage
Temporary
Installations
Industry areas covered
ECA member businesses achieve the highest
levels of certification in all aspects of
design, installation, testing, maintenance
& monitoring
Founded in 1901, the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) is the
UK’s leading trade association that supports and represents the interests
of businesses involved in all aspects of electrical and electrotechnical
design, installation, inspection, testing and maintenance across England,
Wales and Northern Ireland.
About our members
ECA members span across the entire electrical, building services and construction industry and have achieved
the highest levels of certification in their areas of work through ‘approved’ industry certification bodies or the
ECA’s own Certification Scheme. As a result, clients can be assured that ECA member companies not only
deliver the highest calibre of work possible, but are also supported by an organisation that ensures they are
performing at their peak.
Is your business
involved in any
of these areas
of work?
You may already be eligible
to join the ECA and receive
a 25% discount on first
year membership.
Contact your local representative
or go to www.eca.co.uk for
more details.
25%
discount

3. Health & Safety
Support
Access to in-house advisers and
bespoke ECA services to ensure
compliance and best practice.
Regional Support
Network
Extensive local support and
networking opportunities.
eRAMS
Free access to our own online
risk assessment and method
statement software.
The ECA Guarantee,
Warranty & Bond
Scheme
Your customers will have
confidence that your quality and
reliability are backed by your
industry trade association*
BSI - Preferential
Rates
Discounted access to the latest
standard.
FREE CHAS
Membership
Completely free for the first year
of your ECA membership.
FREE JIB
Membership
No annual subscription
requirement to join the Joint
Industry Board (JIB).
Getting you Paid
Access to industry leading debt
recovery support.
Representation at
Government Level
We lobby on behalf of members
to increase opportunity and
improve industry standards.
Latest Industry
News & Updates
Allowing you to select the types
of updates you want to receive
on a regular basis.
Preferential BUPA
Insurance Rates
Making sure your staff remain
healthy.
Preferential Pension
Scheme Access
Provided by BlueSky pensions.
Numerous
Additional Industry
Discounts
Exclusively negotiated on behalf
of ECA Members.
Access to MyECA
Portal
Giving member businesses
direct access to all the resources
they need on a day to day basis.
*Terms and conditions apply and are subject to change.
Commercial and
Contracts Support
Making sure that your business
is up to date with commercial
obligations and that your
contractual agreements don’t
put you at a disadvantage.
Employee Relations
Support
Making sure you’re supported
in all aspects of staffing and
related issues.
Expert Technical
Support
Access to advice, guidance and
documentation.
ECA
Member
Benefits &
Services*
More than just
a badge.
The ECA makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express
or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or
availability with respect to other websites or external services, or their
information, products or services.
In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including
(without limitation) indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any
loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data, business or
profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website, or
the websites or services of other organisations.

4. Regional
Offices
Connect with the ECA
Want to find out what the ECA can do for you?
Contact your local regional office.

5. More than £6 Billion - The combined annual turnover of ECA Members
2,000 + technical issues - Resolved for our members annually
1,500 + employee relations issues - Resolved annually with our assistance
> 5,000 industry apprenticeships - Supported by ECA Members
£2 Million + - Debt recovered by our members annually with our help
ECA Group Companies and Partner Brands
The ECA has been a driving-force in the electrical engineering and building services industry since its formation
in 1901. Today, many organisations that are involved in improving industry standards and embracing positive
change are the direct result of ECA involvement or alternatively engage with the ECA on an ongoing basis.
Your industry
trade association
carries more weight than
certification alone
Facts & Figures

6. ECA Associate Schemes
The ECA offers a number of Associate schemes that invite organisations
and businesses from the wider electrical, construction and business
services industry.
Find out more www.eca.co.uk
Consultant & Specifier Associate
The ECA Consultant and Specifier Associate programme is open
to all specifying, consultant and hiring organisations. As well as
giving access to core standards and materials, this programme helps
to ensure that organisations are fully supported when important
decisions have to be made in relation to projects and other work
that they are involved with. We also offer a FREE Client Associate
scheme, with limited access to services.
Commercial Associate
The ECA Commercial Associate programme is open to all
organisations that are involved in the electrical and electrotechnical
manufacturing and distribution supply chain. It provides a mutually
beneficial opportunity to both commercial organisations and ECA
Members to engage with each another to maximise business success
and opportunities.
Educational Associate
The ECA Educational Associate programme is open to all accredited
organisations that are involved in the training and education of those
involved in the electrical and electro-technical industry covering
design, installation, engineering, maintenance and monitoring. It
provides a mutually beneficial opportunity for organisations and
institutions to engage with the ECA on all aspects of technical and
legal content, ensuring both teacher and student awareness of the
latest updates and requirements.
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Connect with the ECA
Go to www.eca.co.uk to complete the online enquiry form and your local representative will contact you in due
course. Alternatively, contact your local ECA region directly using the details listed on page 4.