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Passive fire stopping – What installers need to know
Gary Parker, ECA Technical Manager, looks at the regulations, best practice and key considerations around passive fire stopping: Passive fire stopping is an essential requirement in the Wiring Regulations (BS 7671:2018). It can also be integral to meeting the requirements of key legislation such as the Health and Safety at Work Act, Electricity at Work […]
Read MoreEngine hour monitoring: Why your vehicle tracking system should have it
One of the key benefits of a vehicle tracking system is complete visibility of your fleet, whether you have hundreds of vehicles or just a few. This includes the ability to see how your vehicles are being used, but also to determine how much they are being used. Engine hours, a new addition to the […]
Read MoreWellbeing at risk when converting shops into flats
Building specifiers and contractors must champion a healthy approach to M&E solutions when converting shops into flats according to REHAU. This follows claims from campaigners that this latest trend could lead to ‘low quality homes’. The move towards turning commercial premises into housing is already underway, with thinktanks like the Social Market Foundation suggesting that turning collapsed retail […]
Read MoreWhat does UK law say about vehicle tracking?
There are an estimated 33 million vehicles on the UK roads. Quartix has installed tracking units in over 600,000 vehicles over the past twenty years. And there are many other vehicle tracking companies in operation. Although it’s difficult to give a figure, it’s safe to say that millions of vehicles in the UK are currently […]
Read MoreKNIPEX launches new Cobra® sets in a practical carry bag
KNIPEX has extended its range of Cobra® tool sets in a practical carry bag, with Medium and Large sets now available for tradespeople. The hard-wearing polyester fabric tool roll protects the tools and the hook-and-loop fastener keeps them within easy reach, so you can keep your tools clean, safe and easily accessible when out on […]
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