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New-Build Plumbing, Heating & Gas Guides
New-build plumbing tender and handover guides for housebuilders and developers, alongside practical guidance on commercial plumbing, heating and gas.
New-build plumbing tenders: what to include
A practical brief for housebuilders and main contractors requesting a plumbing, heating and gas package quotation.
Read articleFirst and second fix plumbing: what to sign off on each plot
What to test, record and sign off at first and second fix plumbing on new-build plots, from pressure and gas tightness tests to commissioning notices.
Read articleCommercial electrical maintenance: a practical plan
Plan commercial electrical maintenance around critical equipment, safe shutdowns and clear records to reduce avoidable disruption.
Read articleCommercial EICR: preparing your premises
Prepare for a commercial EICR with the right records, access arrangements and shutdown planning, then turn findings into a remedial plan.
Read articleWarehouse lighting upgrades: what to specify
Specify warehouse lighting around tasks, racking, controls and maintenance access, with a clear brief for installation and commissioning.
Read articleSchool plumbing maintenance: plan around term time
Plan school plumbing maintenance around term dates, water-system records and access so that repairs cause less disruption to learning.
Read articleCommercial boiler maintenance: plan before winter
Prepare commercial boilers for the heating season with a clear maintenance scope, service records and a plan for operational continuity.
Read articleCommercial boiler repair or replacement?
Compare commercial boiler repair and replacement using condition, parts availability, disruption and whole-system performance.
Read articleCommercial gas work: choosing the right contractor
Scope commercial gas work clearly and check relevant competence, appliance categories, access and handover documentation.
Read articleUneven office heating: what to investigate
Help diagnose uneven office heating by recording patterns, occupancy and control behaviour before specifying repairs or replacement.
Read articleCommercial plumbing: planning an occupied-site refurb
Plan commercial plumbing refurbishment around isolations, temporary facilities and handover in buildings that must stay occupied.
Read articleM&E commissioning: a better project handover
Plan mechanical and electrical commissioning early, with clear responsibilities, test evidence and useful handover information.
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