What is an EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report)? An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is an inspection to test the safety of the electrical circuits in a building. Any electrical installation should always be covered by an up-to-date EICR, or periodic inspection report. An Electrical Installation Condition Report is not always a strict legal requirement, […]
Posted on October 11, 2019 in Electrical, Electrical Testing, Safety & Compliance, Mechanical & Electrical (M&E), Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), Regulations & Practise | Read more?
Gas Safe Registered engineers – Don’t cut corners with gas The Gas Safe Register is the UK’s official list of gas and plumbing businesses. By law, a gas engineer must be on the Gas Safe Register to work safely and legally on gas appliances. The same goes for businesses, whether they are carrying out domestic […]
Posted on October 2, 2019 in Boilers, HVAC, Mechanical & Electrical (M&E), Plumbing, Regulations & Practise | Read more?
Smart heating & home automation: 2000-2019 10 years ago, smart heating & home automation might have sounded like concepts from Back to the Future. But with more internet-connected devices than ever before, they are now realities which look set to stay. Now, this might lead you to ask “where’s my jetpack?”. But IoT-connected smart devices […]
Posted on May 23, 2019 in Boilers, Combined Heat & Power, HVAC, Maintenance, Mechanical & Electrical (M&E), Property Maintenance, Regulations & Practise | Read more?
How much should boiler installation really cost? The cost of purchasing and installing a new boiler can vary enormously, even between boilers of the same type. Here, we take a look at what you should really expect to pay for your new boiler to be installed, and why. Boiler installation is a complex task and […]
Posted on May 22, 2019 in Boilers, Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), Plumbing, Property Maintenance | Read more?
CRM & Kiasu celebrate successful PPM contract Kiasu is proud to be a preferred maintenance and works partner of CRM Students. Continuing an already successful partnership, Kiasu is responsible for planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and emergency maintenance for five of CRM’s properties in Greater London. Planned Preventative Maintenance Kiasu’s duties will include fire, plumbing and […]
Posted on April 11, 2019 in Electrical Testing, Safety & Compliance, Fire Testing, Safety & Compliance, Maintenance, Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), Property Maintenance | Read more?
M&E Contracting If you own a building, you might have heard the term ‘M&E contractor’. A specialist contractor such as this will handle the mechanical and electrical systems within a building. Ultimately, they will make sure that key areas of your business are working effectively. So, what types of systems can M&E contractors keep in […]
Posted on April 8, 2019 in Maintenance, Mechanical & Electrical (M&E), Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), Property Maintenance | Read more?
Property maintenance problems As a landlord or a building owner it is your responsibility to keep your property safe and secure. If you fail to do this, then you’ll be putting employees and occupants at risk. You’ll be legally liable for anything that occurs as a result of you not completing the necessary repairs. Some […]
Posted on March 30, 2019 in Boilers, Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), Plumbing, Property Maintenance | Read more?
Commercial building maintenance No matter what kind of commercial building you own or run, it’s vital to maintain it carefully and correctly. If you don’t pay attention to the regular maintenance requirements, you’ll end up paying for it later. Ignoring problems or not even checking for them in the first place won’t make them go […]
Posted on February 7, 2019 in Boilers, HVAC, Maintenance, Mechanical & Electrical (M&E), Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), Plumbing, Property Maintenance | Read more?
Building refurbishment tips If you have commercial premises that have seen better days, or you’re planning to renovate or refurbish a new store, salon or office building, you’re probably thinking about the cost of the project. In business, it’s crucial to balance the books, and any savings you can make on building refurbishment could help […]
Posted on December 11, 2018 in Maintenance, Property Maintenance | Read more?
List of Boiler Problems The average homeowner may not have much cause to notice the boiler. So long as it’s working fine, there’s no reason to. However, when there’s a boiler problem, it becomes a huge concern, resulting in a lack of heating for the home, as well as hot water. Here, we’re going to […]
Posted on August 29, 2018 in Boilers, Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), Plumbing, Property Maintenance | Read more?
