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Surviving Without An Energy Cap: 5 Ways Businesses Can Manage In 2023

Posted by Paul Tuson on August 10th , 2023

Surviving in a world without an energy cap can be a daunting prospect for businesses. With the cost of energy constantly rising, it's crucial to find innovative and practical energy solutions to keep costs manageable. Here are five strategic ways your business can reduce energy expenditure and stay competitive.

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Topics: Mechanical Contractor, Renewable Energy

A Guide to Cutting Your Energy Bill and Reducing Your Carbon Footprint with Photovoltaic Panels

Posted by Paul Tuson on July 24th , 2023

Solar energy is an attractive, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly power source. One of the most popular and efficient ways for businesses, schools, and public organisations to harness this renewable resource is through photovoltaic (PV) panels.

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Topics: Electrical Contractor, Mechanical Contractor, Renewable Energy

The Nervous System of Modern Business: Why Data Cabling Is So Important!

Posted by Paul Tuson on July 3rd , 2023

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.

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Topics: Building Maintenance, Electrical Contractor, Mechanical Contractor

Preparing Your Air Conditioning BEFORE Summer Arrives

Posted by Paul Tuson on June 16th , 2023

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

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Topics: Building Maintenance, Mechanical Contractor, Air Conditioning For Businesses

The Importance Of Pre-Planned Maintenance For Your Business

Posted by Paul Tuson on April 27th , 2023

Without a pre-planned or preventative building maintenance strategy, you are essentially operating your building according to luck and chance. You don’t know when something is going to go wrong that could cost you unnecessary money on repairs, impair productivity, or even cause unscheduled downtime by rendering your premises unusable.

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Topics: Building Maintenance, Mechanical Contractor

5 Reasons Your Commercial Boiler Needs Annual Maintenance

Posted by Andrew Lambert on November 24th , 2022

A commercial boiler is a vital piece of equipment for any business that uses one. Not only does it provide heat and hot water for your employees and customers, but in some cases it also helps to power essential plant and machinery. That's why it's so important to keep your boiler in good working order with regular maintenance.

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Topics: Building Maintenance, Mechanical Contractor

4 Tips To Consider When Looking For Your Universities Hot Water System Installer

Posted by Andrew Lambert on July 20th , 2021

Image: Lowe and Oliver undertook the complete Mechanical & Electrical installation of a new six storey Bournemouth University Student Building.

As a facilities manager, it’s important to know when your maintenance staff can undertake a job, and when you need to call in the big guns. While your onsite engineers can happily cope with the day-to-day breakdowns and maintenance routines of your university’s hot water system, it is often more cost-effective to call in specialist mechanical contractors for breakdowns, extensive upgrades and large-scale installations. How though, do you pick the right company?

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Topics: Electrical Contractor, Mechanical Contractor

5 Advantages Of Hiring a Commercial Mechanical Contractor

Posted by Paul Tuson on July 16th , 2021

If you own or manage a commercial property, you’ll know that the air con and plumbing concerns are a bit different from those of residential homes. That's why you need a commercial mechanical contractor to understand and handle specific issues.

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Topics: Mechanical Contractor

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