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Servicing external lighting as clocks go back
With the clocks going back yesterday, it’s time to start preparing your business premises for winter. External lighting is a crucial part of both your workplace security and employee safety during the darker mornings and afternoons. As detailed in our previous article, external lighting is one of the ways to keep your work premises secure […]
Investing in CPDs for our electricians
CPD (Continuing Professional Development) is important to us here at DRF in helping our team continue to carry out all work safely and to the highest standards. CPDs help us keep up to date with the latest standards, regulations and industry developments, brush up on our skills and expand our knowledge and expertise. Electrical work […]
New location and other changes
As a business of nearly three decades, we’ve seen a few changes over the years. But in recent months, there have been some major developments within DRF Electrical. The company’s founder Dave Foster took retirement last year, and the business is now run by Dave’s long-standing business partner Neil Leak. We’ve also relocated to the […]
Electrical safety for commercial landlords
As a commercial landlord, you have legal responsibilities towards your tenants and others visiting your premises. One of these is regarding electrical safety. Landlords are legally obliged to ensure that there are no risks to their tenants’ health and safety from electrical systems or installations within their premises. This includes carrying out checks, maintenance and […]
The ban on fluorescent lighting in commercial premises
A phased ban on fluorescent lighting in the UK was completed in February this year, so what does it mean for offices, commercial premises and other workplaces across the country? The move is part of a wider aim to cut the UK’s carbon emissions and has seen the UK follow the lead of the EU. […]
Electrical energy saving ideas for businesses
Following volatility in the energy market and huge price prices over the last few years, many businesses have introduced energy saving measures. Improving the energy efficiency of your business could help to save money, protect against further energy fluctuations and make it more sustainable for the future. As well as reviewing your energy to ensure […]
Interior fit-out specialists
Over the 30 years that DRF has been trading, we’ve developed our expertise in a number of areas. One of our key specialisms is in the retail and hospitality sectors, providing full electrical fit-outs, remodels and roll-outs for shops and restaurants. As interior fit-out specialists, we’ve worked with a variety of high street brands on […]
New year, new electrical project: How DRF can help
How can we help you in 2024? If you have a new project coming up this year, our highly experienced team of electrical contractors can ensure everything runs smoothly. From fully compliant upgrades and repairs to new installations and innovative design, we provide a range of high quality and cost-effective electrical services to organisations in a […]
How to keep your work premises secure in winter
It’s the shortest day of the year this month, when the afternoons and evenings are at their darkest. This is the time to ensure that the security systems at your commercial and industrial premises are up to scratch and provide a safe working environment for everyone. Keeping your premises secure during the winter involves having […]
How important are the IET Wiring Regulations?
The IET Wiring Regulations is an important document for electricians. It also demonstrates to customers that the electrician they are using is up to date with the latest industry rules and standards. The regulations are sometimes called BS7671 and were created by the IET (the Institution of Engineering and Technology) as an industry standard for […]