Watkinscole is proud and excited to celebrate our tenth year of trading! We would also like to take this opportunity to thank our colleagues, clients and families who have contributed to the development and growth of Watkinscole over the past decade. We are proud to have reached this milestone and believe we actively contribute in…
A professionally installed fire alarm system is one of the most effective measures you can take to protect your property in the event of a fire. Unfortunately, many properties do not have fire alarms in place, or worse still have out-dated systems which are rarely tested. Let’s examine the benefits of getting a fire alarm…
The private rental sector has doubled in size over the last decade, and now comprises 20% of all households in England. The discussion on how much responsibility Landlords should take toward their rental property is a hotter topic than ever. One particular area of conversation is that electrical installation checks are not carried out. To…
With so many cowboys masquerading as qualified, experienced electricians from a safety perspective, it has never been more important to choose the right electrical contractor for your residential or commercial project. Many people are tempted to opt for the cheapest quote, which more often than not could turn out to be a costly mistake. That…
Gender diversity in the electrical industry is shockingly poor. Anyone who has been on a construction site recently will have noticed that 99% of the workers are male. Despite years of positive recruitment campaigns, women still only represent 12% of construction professionals and 1% of workers in manual trades. Office of National Statistics data and…
Energy is always going to play a vital role in both economic and human development to increase the quality of life for the whole world. The 21st century is seeing the rapid growth of the world’s population leading to an ever-increasing demand for the consumption of energy. Interestingly, environmental trends have identified the green revolution…
Electrical contractors have a legal and moral duty to ensure every site they work on is safe – not only for their staff but also their clients, visitors and other people in and around the area. Companies that design and implement good Health and Safety practice not only reduce accidents but also minimise the risk…
Being a commercial property landlord can be financially rewarding; however, sometimes it can seem like there is a never-ending list of laws and responsibilities to which you must adhere. Your property should always be a safe environment for your tenants. So, familiarising yourself with commercial landlord obligations reduces the risk of Senior Managers, Directors and…
Thousands of accidents as a result of the work of electrical contractors are reported to the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) every year in the UK. Given the potential injuries and even death that can result from both low and high voltage electricity incidents, Health and Safety training and accident prevention is a priority for…
