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The recent incentive for Green home improvements, announced in Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement, has slashed VAT to 0% on energy efficiency measures for the next 5 years! It’s fantastic news for homeowners and for installation companies. The VAT cut has been welcomed by campaigners and experts in the sector who have long argued that the additional cost of VAT on energy efficiency measur [...]

Is there a safer way to keep us, and our food and medicines cool? Amidst the climate emergency, what can be done to minimise the risks posed by harmful refrigerants as the need to cool buildings increases?  To celebrate the wonderful world of cooling and mark World Refrigeration Day 2022, this blog considers the importance of refrigeration and HVAC in daily life and discusses som [...]

Electrical certificates are written and given out to businesses and landlords who have completed an electrical safety inspection. While simple enough, at first glance, your electricians creating and distributing these certificates can be labour-intensive – especially if done manually. Luckily, electrical certificate software can help automate and streamline the entire process. If your [...]

The Government is shifting gear to get closer to the 2025 Future Buildings Standard. It means Building Regs are being updated to ensure future homes, shops and offices are more energy efficient.  If you’re in a construction-related business, or you’re a domestic installer, you’ll need to know what the changes are and how they will affect your organisation. As changes come into pl [...]

How we use office buildings and facilities is changing since the pandemic. What does hybrid working mean for facilities management? What happens to workspaces when people no longer need a permanent desk? How can buildings be maintained and run efficiently when occupancy fluctuates? This blog explores some of the logistical challenges and explains how CAFM is vital tool for helping fac [...]

Unfortunately, cost overrun in construction projects is typical, where expenses quickly exceed the original budget. This leads to delays, frustration, and even legal disputes between the involved parties. But by identifying the root causes of cost overruns before they happen, construction managers can take steps to avoid them. What are the Factors Behind Cost Overrun? Cost overrun in [...]

Field service and maintenance businesses these days have to be efficient to remain competitive in the fast-paced global economy. Without a dedicated inventory management software, you risk wasting a lot of time and resources on tracking and managing your inventory. Many businesses we’ve worked with used to rely on outdated processes for managing inventory, such as spreadsheets and phy [...]

Reactive maintenance is defined as the type of unplanned maintenance that occurs when your client’s machinery or electrical equipment fails unexpectedly. Ideally after this, an engineer is immediately dispatched to repair the issue and minimise downtime. However, due to the unplanned and reactive nature of this maintenance, jobs are often carried out on short notice and with little pl [...]

One of the best types of equipment that you can give your field service engineers is a tablet. Because of the big screen size of tablets, using complex software and managing projects becomes very convenient. They also provide connectivity to the internet and most of them run all popular applications without any fuss.  But with so many options out there in the market, it can get a [...]

Heat Pumps in Field Services: Pros, Cons & Funding The debate on how we heat buildings in the future is intensifying. With energy prices skyrocketing, and the threat of global warming becoming more obvious every year, the pressure to adopt low carbon heating alternatives is mounting.  Heat pumps are being pushed as one of the most viable alternatives. This blog considers the [...]

When growing your business, it’s natural to look for ways to save expenses, wherever possible. One of the first things business owners do is look for free field service software. Why should you pay for a program that you can also get for free? But is it really a good idea?  The main issue with free software is that they are not designed for your business. They can be too simple a [...]

What is CP17 Certificate Software? What Are The Benefits? CP17 Gas Certificate Software from Joblogic CP17 certificates are an every day requirement for many gas engineering businesses, and are required by law for all UK commercial properties, proving that all accessible pipework and gas appliances are safe to use. For engineers and their management teams, creating and delivering CP1 [...]