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Modern commercial buildings depend on a complex network of electrical systems, powering everything from lighting to telecoms systems, computers, and machinery. Without regular professional maintenance and safety checks, electrical infrastructure and connected systems can quickly deteriorate, leading to unscheduled downtime, business disruption, and potentially hazardous conditions. Electrical maintenance is, therefore, a key aspect of commercial facilities management. In this article, we’ll examine five core reasons why maintaining your electrical infrastructure is so important.

Legislation introduced last year (1^st September 2023) began the phasing out of fluorescent lamps in the UK. Although there are some exemptions, most companies will have to phase out their existing lighting to comply with the UK and EU-wide effort to phase out hazardous materials in fluorescent lighting, such as mercury.

After sitting unused for six or more months, many commercial radiators and central heating systems are in need of a good service as the colder season approaches. In this article, we look at seven tell-tale signs that your office radiators need servicing, and why you should address them promptly before using your central heating on a regular basis.

September and October are traditional times of year for offices to service their air conditioning units after a summer of long and heavy use, and this is especially the case in 2023, as aircon systems across the country struggle under the pressure of an unprecedented late summer heatwave!

Fixed wire testing is a critical aspect of maintaining a safe and functioning environment for businesses, and it is the responsibility of business owners or their designated responsible person to ensure that any electrical systems are up-to-date and in compliance with safety regulations.

Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) is a complex and often misunderstood condition. It is characterised by a collection of non-specific symptoms that occupants of a particular building experience, often linked to the time they spend within the premises.

Among the many hazards associated with commercial heating systems, one of the most covertly menacing is the potential for carbon monoxide poisoning. This colourless, odourless gas is notoriously difficult to detect, yet it can pose fatal risks if inhaled in high quantities.

In the digital workplace of the 2020s, the significance of data cabling in businesses cannot be overstated. Mirroring the role of the nervous system in a human body, data cabling forms the fundamental framework for all communication and data transfer within an organisation.

During high summer, when the temperatures are verging on scorching, it's easy to forget about your business's heating system.

The advent of summer invariably brings with it an increasing reliance on air conditioning systems to mitigate the discomfort of the sweltering heat.