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18th Edition Amendment 1 and EV regulations
On February 3rd 2020 Amendment 1 of the 18th Edition of BS7671 was released. This amendment purely deals with Electric Vehicle charging points to reflect the changes in technology. The key change is that if the charger meets the requirements in Amendment 1 there is no longer a requirement to install a separate earth electrode […]
Read moreNew Electrical Safety Standards in force for landlords from June 2020
The Government has been in consultation for a number of years putting draft legislation into place regarding electrical safety in privately rented properties. This piece of legislation will be a statutory instrument and will formally be known as The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020. The standard is concerned with […]
Read more4 steps to handling a customer complaint
Mistakes and accidents can happen on site anytime and sometimes, complaints can also occur. Professionalism is key throughout your customers’ journey with you as a tradesperson, from quote to sign off, and it’s especially important you maintain this same level of professionalism if you receive a complaint or bad review. Have you ever had a […]
Read moreCase Study: Antonio
Thinking of a career change? As the new year rolls through, it brings with it a time of year that many people decide to change careers and jobs. A career change can be daunting, but with skills shortages in many industries, the opportunities to succeed are great. One industry that is experiencing a severe shortage […]
Read moreThe most unprofessional traits and trades ranked
Professionalism in the workplace is an important trait to uphold, but it is especially important if your job is customer-centric. One industry where professionalism is key, is within the skilled trades industry. There is a certain stigma surrounding tradespeople that make customers think they are unreliable, and this ultimately fills customers with dread whenever they […]
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