Electrical Contractors

Writing a Health and Safety Policy for your Electrical Contracting Business

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A health and safety policy is an important part of your business, setting out to staff members how they should be conducting themselves and showing your customers that this is a priority for you. If you don’t currently have an official policy and just do things your way, then this needs to change – industry experience isn’t enough here, as it doesn’t filter down to your employees, subcontractors and customers. If you are concerned about writing a health and safety policy, don’t be. The main thing is to convey what you are doing and the steps you take, and much of it is common sense. You can hire an external... Read More »

Commercial Electrical Contractors for your Next Project

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There are many different types of electrical contractor, many of whom will provide great customer service and really know what they are doing on site. However, each electrician or contractor will have their own specialism, so if you need a large commercial job completing, it is best to contact a commercial electrical contractor. They will be used to working on a larger scale and will be more adept at overcoming problems in these types of properties. Safety is, of course, the most important aspect when working with electrics. Contractors must know commercial properties and have a full understanding of the regulations that must be met. If you work in a... Read More »

A Qualified Electrician is so Important

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For any electrical and wiring work, you need to hire someone who is qualified. This person will be an electrician. Don’t just get anyone to do the work – it needs to be someone who is fully qualified and has plenty of experience. Don’t take people’s word for it, either. You should ensure that people are qualified electricians when they are going to carry out any work on your property. Check certificates and that they are a member of the trade. Never be tempted to carry out any electrical work yourself. It is incredibly dangerous and you could get a serious electric shock from tampering with wiring or electrics. Even... Read More »

Rewiring the Electrics in an Office Building

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Electric systems in an office need to be in good working order to meet with health and safety standards. It’s also incredibly important for the general maintenance of your building and the everyday safety of the people who use it. If you are unsure at all about the electrics, get everything rewired and start from scratch. It is going to be a lengthy and potentially expensive process but it is the only way to know that what you are doing is going to be safe. Always employ a trained electrician to be on the safe side. It is not something that an amateur or somebody with a little bit of... Read More »

Working as an Electrical Contractor

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Among the types of electrician jobs, working as an electrical contractor has some specialist roles which others don’t have. For instance, working as a standard electrician means that you will be hired by home and business owners to come in and deal with faulty electrical systems. For an electrical contractor, your role would be to install the electrical systems as a part of a wider construction job. Electrical contractors typically have little to no interaction with the owners of the property, and are instead hired by the construction firm hired to build the property to outfit the building with its electrical utilities. It can be said that electrical contractors have... Read More »

Temporary Electric Supplies in Property Development Work

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When you’re involved in building a new property, it can be important to organise a temporary electric supply for the site you’re working on. These kinds of connections can be formed within the site boundary, but then re-routed to the house when the work is complete. It’s essentially the initial electrical stage for many properties, and it’s an important step in any new development project. A temporary supply usually requires a secure and watertight cabinet within the boundary, while it should always be set up by a qualified electrician. You also need to remember to set up a meter with an energy supplier, who will then make sure the connection... Read More »

Electrical Apprenticeships

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The electrical contracting industry is a crucial part of the construction industry, and while there are many courses for electrical contractor roles, apprenticeships may be more appealing. In an apprenticeship, you get the opportunity to work on residential, commercial and industrial properties, and you’re earning money, getting experience and learning as you go. It’s fair to say that the money is not great, but it’s a route into the electrical contractor working environment, and there’s a good chance you’ll land a job when you complete your apprenticeship. While there are plenty of technical skills you need to learn, you’ll also be able to build good working relationships with people, and... Read More »