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Our Guide To External Lighting For Historic Buildings
In this ancient country of ours, we have a wealth of incredible historic buildings. Most of them were built before artificial light had been invented. For them, light sources were either natural daylight or fire.
What Are The Benefits Of Retrofit Lighting?
Retrofitting refers to upgrading an existing system. Modern electrical systems tend to be more energy efficient, safer and less costly than legacy systems. Retrofitting spans various aspects of a commercial building including heating and insulation, electrical equipment and/or systems, and lighting.
Fixed Wire Inspection And Testing For A Data Centre
We are pleased to share the successful completion of a comprehensive fixed wire inspection and testing project for a leading data centre in London. The project involved testing a number of distribution boards serving critical equipment, including data halls, associated communications racks, UPS-backed circuits, and an office traders’ floor—all in a single day.
Electrical Installations And Inspections Explained
To keep your premises safe, it’s important to schedule regular inspection and testing of your electrical installations. After all, every electrical installation shows wear and tear with age, and with deterioration can come electrical faults and potential issues.
Car Park And EV Charging Upgrade For CBRE At A London Data Centre
We are delighted to share the success of a recently completed project for CBRE at a prominent data centre in London. The project involved the installation of 27 bollard lights, 8 double electric vehicle (EV) chargers, line painting, ground works, and significant infrastructure upgrades to enhance the aesthetics, safety, and functionality of the car park.
Our Guide To The Workplace Charging Scheme & The Benefits To Your Business
We all know the environmental benefits of using electric vehicles (EV). Demand for EVs is soaring. For businesses with sustainability goals, installing electric vehicle chargepoints could be the next step towards reaching those environmental targets. But did you know that you can reduce the upfront costs of installing electric car charging points for your business?
Our Guide To Emergency Lighting Testing
If all the lights go out in your building, due to a power cut or fire, the people inside are at risk. Leaving them to navigate their way out with their phone’s torch isn’t good enough. Instead, you need an emergency lighting system to illuminate risk zones, escape routes, fire fighting equipment, call points and emergency exit signs.
PAT Testing For Businesses Explained
Wherever you work, whatever your business, you’re likely to have at least one portable appliance. Basically, that’s an electrical appliance that can be unplugged and moved from one power source to another. Look around you and you’ll probably notice a computer, kettle, microwave, TV or fridge for example. In most commercial settings, that list is extensive.
Periodic Electrical Inspections For Commercial Premises Explained
It’s important to make sure your commercial properties’ electrical systems comply with British safety standards. But knowing what needs to be tested when and how often can be confusing. In this guide, we’ll explain what you need to know about periodic electrical inspections.