HVCA Council is in favour of further talks; ECA Council meets on 23 April

The ECA and the Heating and Ventilating Contractors’ Association (HVCA) have carried out a comprehensive survey of their memberships to determine support for convergence, to bring about a single organisation to represent mechanical and electrical contractors.

The HVCA Council met on 13 March, and has given its full support to further development of a converged model for the future.

A healthy and positive response has been received from ECA members, although concerns were raised over the preservation of the electrical interests and identity of the ECA. Comments showed an appetite for clarity and definition.

Overall, 57% of respondents to the ECA survey were in favour of developing a model for a single organisation. Another 8% required further information. The overall response will be considered at the ECA Council meeting on 23 April.

ECA chief executive officer David Pollock said: “This has been a very important survey. We had a good response, and a majority of respondents supported going to the next stage in developing a model for a single organisation.

“It is now for the ECA Council to determine the way forward. We will continue to ensure that our members are involved in each stage of the consultative process.”

The outcome of the survey of HVCA members, which was undertaken by independent research consultancy Metra Martech, has revealed that 81% of HVCA respondents (representing 20% of the membership) believe that convergence would be broadly beneficial.

Some 84% support the formation of a joint ECA/ HVCA convergence group.

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Electrical and Mechanical Contractor