<b>Tim Palmer looks at the electrical and securities market, both of which are packed with potential in terms of marketing to buyers</b><br><b>According to a recent survey* more than half British households have computers, making them twice as likely to have a PC than a dishwasher. Statistics such as this have created huge competition between companies eager to give housebuilders the technology to offer their customers IT and media-ready houses.</b><br> The extent to which homes have become &amp;“techno-zones&amp;” can be seen in the decision of one company, Cablenet, to enter the housing market, as marketing director Norman Coxhall explains: &amp;“Our expertise lies in setting up specialist business networks but with today&amp;’s homes requiring simple and easy location of multiple PCs as well as digital and satellite TV, digital radio, CCTV and multiple telephone points, it seemed a natural progression.&amp;” Cablenet&amp;’s HomeMaster system offers a &amp;“future-proof infrastructure&amp;” according to Coxhall. &amp;“These products can give housebuilders a competitive edge while adding value to each property built.&amp;”<p></p><p><b></b></p><p><b><b> electric range</b></b><br> Square D&amp;’s range encompasses everything from electrical consumer units to complete Smart Home systems. Its Intelligent Home Control system can offer safety (gas, water and carbon dioxide detectors); security (PIR detectors, magnetic contacts and sounders) …