These conversations will allow me to raise awareness of the IRS/IP TV issues while also educating stakeholders about the high standards our members uphold. The goal is to ensure that CAI membership continues to be a requirement for TV-related work when tenders are published. This is no small project, and it will take all of us working together to achieve meaningful results. I’d like to thank the members I’m already working with, your support in connecting me with industry contacts has been invaluable in helping me arrange initial meetings. If you feel you can assist in any way, please do let me know. Lastly, I would like to thank the CAI team for their help, support, and for making me feel so welcome. Starting a new role in an unfamiliar industry can be a daunting prospect, but Pete, Bev, and the team have made the transition as smooth as I could have hoped for. It has been a privilege working with them over the past 18 months.
designing new courses to reflect the evolving needs of our industry, so keep an eye out for upcoming announcements. And if you have ideas or suggestions for how the CAI Academy can continue to deliver relevant and practical training, please do get in touch. The CAI Diploma, which provides a pathway to obtaining an ECS ‘Signal Distribution Specialist’ card, continues to be a popular topic in my meetings. We’ve already supported many members in gaining this qualification and transitioning from the CSCS scheme. It’s proving to be a well-recognised and effective route to achieving a skilled worker’s card, and I’d be happy to help you navigate the process so please feel free to get in touch if you’d like to discuss it further. A changing industry and the continued importance of IRS One of the main topics of conversation has been members’ concerns that some developers are considering specifying IP-only systems in new-build developments. I know several of you have raised this with me directly and are looking to the CAI for guidance and support. Pete and I have recently created an information leaflet for you to share with developers and specifiers. It highlights the value of choosing a CAI member for installation work and outlines some of the disadvantages of not specifying a DTT or IRS solution. We hope this resource supports your conversations with developers, and we’re very open to further ideas on how we can assist you in addressing this issue. Over the coming months, my role will evolve to focus more on setting up meetings with builders, developers, consultants, local authorities, and housing associations.
Looking forward to seeing you all on the road.
42 CAI Feedback Winter 2025
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