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  1. S

    Getting in with new builds

    Hi guys After a little advice. Recently gone self employed and want to get some new builds. In your experience what's the best way/s to get in with the developers or construction companies? Should i just go to site and talk to the foreman, or who do i phone, email ect....? sorry if its a bit...
  2. S

    Frequebcy of Testing new builds in school

    Hi Fellas. Not been on here for a while as been hectic and a lot of working away. HNY to u all. anyway, just need to quickly clear this up . We are periodic testing a very large school lacally , something like 50 fuseboards etc, Small and large.I know the frequency for existing installations is...
  3. W

    Need apprentice or improver electricians for new builds in wood green

    We need apprentice or improver for new build project in wood green, basic skills required, must have CSCS or ecs card
  4. M

    new builds regarding MCS paperwork & any payments

    Hi all just been asked today to price for 2 blocks of flats with landlords supplies having solar pv. (not the flats) also 60 new build houses with solar pv & solar thermal. colleague doing solar thermal & is MCS for that. he mentioned that would need MCS paperwork for build control for each...
  5. Rockingit

    Domestic Ventilation Installer

    Having been asked now twice in as many months for certs on mechanical extraction in new builds, I've done some reading up and everyday is a school day. Hands up all those (like me) who never knew that since the 2010 version of Part F, installation of ordinary ventilation fans on new builds...
  6. R

    New builds.

    Has anyone heard that on a new build now you have to use tray in a loft space to keep it away for insulation etc? I've never heard of this.
  7. B

    VAT and new builds

    I know that there is a VAT free scheme when it comes to new build homes but what falls under this scheme material wise? I.e. are cable and all fixtures to be charged VAT Free or is it just certain items?
  8. Dan

    If Britain builds, Britain grows, says ECA

    Investment in construction could prevent triple-dip recession, says industry body Read the full news article
  9. michaelw6

    new builds with no rcd protection?!?

    i have recently been into a couple of property's which are apartments with no rcd protection. there are about 40 of these apartments in this block all of which i assume are the same. i have checked the main incomer which just goes through an isolator and 80a mcb to the apartment with two...
  10. G

    sooo EPC's for part completed new builds with provisional SAP assessments?

    Appologies if Ofgem have answered this in their guidance and I've missed it, but we've got an installation coming up on a new build very low energy house (not quite passif house standard, but not far off). Anyway, we're going to be doing the solar PV installation significantly before the house...
  11. K

    Testing new builds

    Hi all, I recently took a 1 day P.A.T testing course so I can do the P.A.T testing at my work. One thing I found out is that because I build embalming pumps from scratch and then they get sold to customers, a simple earth contunuity test and insulation test isn’t enough. I found out that on the...
  12. D Skelton

    Height of accessories in new builds...

    I am more than aware of the min/max heights for accessories in new builds, however, what if the new build was going to be your own home as an electrician? Does that change anything? Any thoughts? The reason being, all be it a little weird, I'm 6'4" and every time I've mounted switches at 1200mm...
  13. S

    Smoke Alarms?

    Hi guys, I need to know if it is now compulsory to install a mains fed smoke alarm in a new kitchen and diner extension area and if so what about the existing installation? Thanks
  14. ipd1961

    Consume Unit position in new builds

    Hi all I have a little problem which I would be very grateful for any advice or assistance. I work for a Developers and we are building 21 new dwellings for a client. The architect has sited the CU's in some interesting positions and I have queried these but he is adamant that they are sited...
  15. U

    amount or percentage of energy saving fittings for new builds or extensions!

    has this just recently changed? gotta look at a big extension tomorrow, approx doubling size of the house. anybody know the percentage of energy saving fittings has to be fitted?? just about to trawl through the ADl1A and ADL1B doc but thought i would ask incase anybody knows off the top of...
  16. L

    socket heights in re wires

    had an argument with workmate today about height of sockets while where doing this re wire do they have to be 450mm as its not a new build as they are around 250mm at present and its all like for like so do we have to put them 450mm i say no he says yes
  17. ses

    Pricing new builds

    Hi, I have been asked to price up 15 new builds. 3 storey houses labour only. I have not priced a new build before so no idea how to price one up. I have done a couple when i worked for someone else. Done plenty of rewires etc. Im trying to work out how long it will take to first fix one etc...

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