TechTalks: Five challenges electricians say are shaping the trade in 2026

As CEF turns 75, it explores the biggest challenges facing electricians, according to attendees at its recent TechTalks
Electricians are facing growing pressure from multiple directions. Regulations are moving fast and training obligations are increasing, especially around emerging technologies like EV charging and solar PV. Economic uncertainty is changing the way customers scrutinise costs, impacting everything from project specification to time taken on site. Skills shortages are increasing p