Integrated Emergency Test – The benefits

2019-10-07T16:56:37+00:00October 13th, 2017|

flex7 lighting controls are available with the added benefit of integrated emergency test. This feature can save time during both installation, and when carrying out periodic testing. Our lighting controls can easily be networked together meaning that rather than testing each circuit or phase separately, you can simply use one master key switch to test emergency luminaires across multiple circuits or even phases.

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New July 2017 Cable Regulations – How will they affect the industry?

2017-10-17T14:32:47+00:00September 1st, 2017|

On July 1st 2017 a new and mandatory ruling with respect to making a cable’s fire related properties publically available came into force, but rather than diving straight into the specifics it may be more useful to start with something of an overview of how and why it came to be. The burning question (no pun intended) has to be whether there will be an immediate impact on the UK’s construction industry?

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Changes to Scottish Energy-Efficiency Regulations

2017-10-17T14:35:30+00:00March 13th, 2017|

In September last year new regulations were brought into effect in Scotland. These regulations relate to the energy performance of large non-domestic buildings, and what can be done to improve them.

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Selecting lighting controls

2017-10-17T14:37:41+00:00August 25th, 2016|

Whatever the type of installation, be it a school, hospital, office or retail outlet, areas where luminaires are controlled by a simple switch on the wall are greatly outnumbered by those incorporating something a bit more.. involved. What should you consider before selecting lighting controls?

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What you need to know about BIM

2017-10-17T14:39:09+00:00March 15th, 2016|

If you’re involved in the ‘bricks & mortar’ side of the building industry, be it design, specification, procurement, construction, facilities management etc. it’s fair to say that you’ll find yourself at the sharp end of BIM. Some practices have already picked up the baton and are actively introducing it as their preferred option.

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LSF vs LSHF – Do you know the difference?

2021-08-17T14:42:45+00:00August 26th, 2015|

Do you know the difference between LSF and LSHF cable? There is a worryingly common misconception that LSF cable (Low Smoke and Fume) and LSHF cable (Low smoke Halogen Free) are simply different names for the same thing.

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ESOS Deadline Looming

2017-10-17T14:41:55+00:00July 24th, 2015|

ESOS is the UK Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme. The mandatory energy assessment scheme applies to any UK company that has 250 or more employees, or has an annual turnover of more than €50 million.

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