Renting an office isn't just about the rent paid to the landlord. Gas, electricity and water are the most costly expenses associated with running a rental property, so reducing these bills will help increase your bottom line. Here are a few changes you can make...
Research has shown for some time now that by switching the lighting within your workplace to LED alternatives, you can reap some serious benefits. Whether this is from saving energy usage costs by up to 80% or creating a positive environment for workers, there is...
Along with powering onsite technology, lighting and heating systems, electricity is also required for fire and security alarms to operate effectively. Both fire alarm systems and individual smoke detectors can be installed to ensure if a fire breaks out, the correct action can be taken. Detection...
Large numbers of unvented water systems are not routinely serviced, despite the benefits that annual inspections and maintenance bring. The cost of getting such a system serviced is not expensive, yet many mistakenly rely on manufacturer warranties that may already have become invalidated. Many manufacturers offer...
When you see a small testing sticker on an appliance, you might look at it once and then completely forget about it, assuming it's a problem for the next person. However, if employers don't pay close attention to PAT testing, they could find themselves on...
With summers getting hotter by the year and heatwaves becoming more common, air conditioning is now an essential appliance for many residential properties in the UK. For landlords, air conditioning is one of the most important and expensive systems in any property they're responsible for. Rather...
With all restrictions on the hospitality trade to be lifted from July 19th, hospitality businesses need to control costs. Cellar management is one area in which pubs, bars and restaurants can put a freeze on rising costs. Let's take a look at some of the...
Electric vehicles are becoming much more prominent across the UK. As a result of government grants and rising awareness of their environmental benefits, the number of electric vehicles on the road has risen to 455,000 in February 2021. Every electric vehicle needs to charge, and charging...
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) is urging contractors and design professionals to adapt their approach to prevent inadequate fixings causing failures of mechanical and electrical (M&E) systems. New guidance published by the trade association aims to promote best practice in engineering solutions that provide fixings...
What is a micro-market? For many years, organisations have installed vending machines to provide employees with snacking options during the day. Traditionally, the food on offer has been unhealthy and limited - typically, chocolate, sweets and crisps. A micro market is more than merely a large vending...
Now that the ban on tenant evictions has been lifted, landlords are being warned that thousands of Section 21 notices could be invalid because of issues with paperwork. Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988 allows landlords to end an assured shorthold tenancy without the requirement...
While installing a perimeter fence around your commercial property and investing in high-quality locks are both excellent measures to protect premises, a layered approach to security can be more effective. Using different solutions and integrating them as part of a professional installation so that they...
Commercial refrigeration systems can quickly become leaky. However, they don't need to be. Indeed, business owners are often unaware of how much refrigerant leaks are actually costing them. By adopting some best practice techniques, food retailers, distributors, and their contractors can significantly reduce the amount of...
Almost half of the tenants privately renting property have not had a gas and heating safety check in the past year. Despite this being a legal requirement for landlords, essential for the safety of renters, huge numbers have not had a safety test on their...
