NICEIC, the certification and training body for the building services industry, is marking its 70th anniversary in 2026. To celebrate, the organisation will shine a light on the dedicated businesses that have grown with it over the years in a series of features to be released throughout 2026.
Since 1956, NICEIC has stood alongside certified businesses of every size, supporting them to build thriving companies. It has also trained generations of professionals and helped keep homes, workplaces and communities safe.
Paul Collins, Technical Director at NICEIC, comments, “Our 70th year is really about shining a light on the incredible contractors who have been certified with us over the years. They are the trusted experts who keep the country running. We’re proud to have been part of their journeys over the decades.
“Look back over NICEIC’s history and you’ll see an industry transformed. New technologies, smart homes, and renewable energy have reshaped how we live, work, and travel. But when it comes to electrical installations, some things never change: strong technical skills and a commitment to safety remain as vital as ever. With certification remaining the anchor that keeps those to technical skills, alongside a commitment to safety at the heart of the trade.”
Looking ahead
Throughout 2026, NICEIC will host a programme of activities designed to further support our certified businesses and celebrate their dedication.
- Two in-person CPD events across the UK:
- NICEIC TechLive Surrey (11 June)
- NICEIC TechLive Sheffield (30 September)
- Special anniversary content and stories highlighting the businesses and individuals who have shaped the industry.
- Opportunities for contractors to share their journeys, celebrate milestones, and spotlight the people behind their success.
- Training, guidance, and industry insights to help businesses continue to grow in a rapidly evolving sector.
These activities will celebrate the past while purposefully looking ahead to the future; a future that will continue to be defined by the skilled, certified professionals who remain essential to the UK’s safety, sustainability, and technological progress.
Cameron Lister, Director at Edmiston Brown, an electrical contracting business certified by NICEIC since 1957, says, “We’ve seen huge changes in the world and on the job, with new tech, regulations, and ways of working. Through all of that, our core values have stayed the same: doing great work and maintaining high standards. Certification has always been part of that. No matter what the future brings, your name and your reputation is what the business lives or dies by – the fact people associate us with quality work is what’s helped us survive and thrive over so many years.”
Celebrating the industry’s future
As the industry enters 2026, contractors are navigating a period of accelerating change, from the publication of the Warm Homes Plan and rapid expansion of renewable technologies to the introduction of Amendment 4 (2026) to BS 7671:2018 (the 18th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations), and the strengthening of electrical safety requirements in homes across the UK. Through every shift, certification has remained an anchor of continuity, giving businesses the confidence and credibility they need to adapt and grow.
As we witness further innovation, electrification, and the transition to net zero, NICEIC says that it remains committed to supporting contractors attain the highest standards with training, technical guidance, and continued professional development. This commitment to technical integrity and professionalism amid accelerating change will continue to guide NICEIC’s work.
“The next chapter of our industry will be shaped by the same people who have always driven it forward – committed and dedicated NICEIC-certified businesses on the ground,” adds Paul Collins. “Our role is to champion them, support them, and ensure they have the knowledge and confidence they need to succeed.”
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