Applications for the Workplace Charging Scheme are open now. This scheme offers a fantastic opportunity for schools and education establishments to support the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) by providing financial assistance towards the purchase, installation, and infrastructure of electric vehicle charge points.
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Funding through the UK Government’s Workplace Charging Scheme is available now
This project comprised the fitting out of a new cleanroom environment and associated storage areas for EV battery testing and manufacture. This was located internally within a new segregated area to the rear of the existing large warehouse facility (20m height), at Unit 10 Banbury, for EPS.
Topics: Case Studies
The Importance Of Electrical Maintenance For Commercial Buildings: 5 Key Factors
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.
Topics: Building Maintenance, LED Lighting, Electrical Contractor
Legislation introduced last year (1st 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.
Topics: Building Maintenance, LED Lighting, Electrical Contractor
Fluorescent Lamps Are Being Phased Out In The UK: What This Means For Your Business
On 1st September 2023, the UK passed an important milestone in the phasing out of fluorescent lamps. The long T5 and T8 ‘light tubes’ that formed the mainstay of commercial lighting infrastructure across the country for decades are now unavailable for sale from this date, as are the halogen capsules used in small-scale fluorescent lighting, and the ring form T5 and T9 variants.
Topics: News, LED Lighting
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.
Topics: Building Maintenance
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!
Topics: Building Maintenance, Air Conditioning For Businesses
What Are The Risks Of Not Getting Your Fixed Wire Testing Checked?
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.
Protecting Yourself at Work: How to Spot Signs of Sick Building Syndrome
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.
Topics: Building Maintenance, Electrical Contractor, Air Conditioning For Businesses
The Importance of Annual Heating Maintenance for Employee Safety And Well-being
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.
Topics: Building Maintenance